Overlooking Patterned Garden Tiles
We’ve been conditioned to think of
plain stone and tiles when we picture patios. Whether it’s a cool and contemporary slate grey terrace, a cobbled cottage garden or a chic expanse of creamy
limestone, a neutral landscape is what we’re most used to seeing. Don’t get us wrong, we love a classic but sometimes, you know, you can just mix it up a little too.
But remember, with a little help from
porcelain,
patterned outdoor tiles are just as up for grabs. Fancy a raised sunbathing area handsomely decked out in our
Brompton tiles? Or what about a veranda and hammock setup with our suitably named
Vacation Cordoba tiles? I personally opted for our
Parisian Cafe tiles and clad them to the front of my bbq, because when I’m not in Ibiza I certainly want to feel like I’m there.
Not Hiring the Help of a Professional
We may have mentioned reaching for the shovel, but making this a DIY affair is only worth the effort if you’re a well-seasoned tiler. Keeping down costs is generally a priority for projects of all shapes and sizes, but cutting corners by not enlisting the help of a professional is a decision that’ll likely come back to bite you.
Remember too that by investing in the groundwork being laid properly means you’re more likely to have a patio that’ll last the course.