Get And Keep The Look With Wall Tiles

In today's credit-crunch wracked world, we're spending a lot more time at home and

consequently spending much of the money that we would on going out on making our homes our castles. It makes sense - if we're spending more time than we used to somewhere, we might as well make it look good - but thanks to the economy, we naturally want to make the place look as good as it can and stay that way for as long as possible.

This is especially important in bathrooms and kitchens; rooms where there is potentially a lot of moisture and also low-flying spatter. Be it food or shower gel, these things can cause a great deal of damage to wallpaper and within a matter of mere days, your newly decorated room can be looking the worse for wear. Many interior designers swear by the use of wall tiles in place of paper for rooms such as this, thanks to their easy-clean nature and the fact that they aren't affected by moisture.

Wall tiles are available in a huge range of shapes, sizes, colours and textures and so it's highly unlikely that you won't be able to find the right style for your room. Whether you are aiming for a clean, clinical kitchen or a more rustic, grunge-style bathroom, the right choice of wall tiles will likely be available and they will make the decoration both easier and longer lasting than a similar design with wallpaper would.

There is also the fact that many people find it easier to place tiles than they do hanging wallpaper; there are certainly no bubbles to worry about, just making sure that the grout doesn't encroach on the top of the tile and ensuring that they're straight, which isn't anywhere near as difficult as getting paper hung straight and smooth.

Often available for far less than you may be expecting, wall tiles are the ideal way to get and keep the look you are going for in whichever room you choose; easier, longer lasting and more stylish than wallpaper, it's easy to see why more and more people are choosing to tile their walls rather than the traditional papered-look. With the economy meaning that people are spending an increasing amount of time at home, it makes sense for those customisations that we make to be as stylish, affordable and as long lasting as they can possibly be.

by: Anna Stenning

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