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Inspirational Blogs & Latest Trends by GEMINI Tiles.

GEMINI Tiles has been seen in national magazines, blog posts and newspapers such as Sunday Times, House Beautiful and Grand Design to name but a few. Taking inspiration from these creative market leaders in design and innovation we aim to provide blogs to aspire to inspire. View our latest blogs below.
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The Perfect Look With Slate Effect Tiles

Date: November 26th, 2020 CTD Tiles | Tags: slate tiles, slate effect tiles, natural stone tiles

Looking to create a stunning natural finish in your home? Slate effect tiles are the way to go. Used as a building material for many years now, slate has a rough and rugged aesthetic making it a favourite for homeowners that are looking to create either a modern industrial look or a space that is a little more on the rustic side. Being such a popular tile choice and with so many options available, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know about how to create the perfect look in the home with slate effect tiles.

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Ways to Work the Metro Brick Trend into the Home

Date: November 16th, 2020 CTD Tiles | Tags: metro brick tiles, metro brick wall tiles, kitchen splashback tiles

The trend for brick tiles in the home has become increasingly popular in recent years. So much so that we are now looking for new and exciting ways to introduce them into the home. We’ve seen metro brick tiles placed in chevron patterns, laid in brick formation, stacked with straight grout lines, and in striking colours. Discover ways to work with metro brick in our latest article.

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How To Lay Herringbone Tiles

Date: November 6th, 2020 CTD Tiles | Tags: herringbone tiles, kitchen wall tiles, bathroom wall tiles, kitchen splashback tiles, bathroom splashback tiles

Herringbone tiles can completely transform your home. When you think of this trend you will typically think of flooring, but there has been a huge increase in demand for this pattern filtering through to other surfaces within the home, particularly feature walls. It adds interest and character to spaces and is a great way to create that eye-catching statement you want to see as you walk through the door.

If you are looking to introduce this beautiful on-trend look into your home but are unsure about it, we’re here to help! We have pulled together a step-by-step guide on how to lay herringbone tiles to inspire you. 

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Date: January 9th, 2020 CTD Tiles

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Date: December 18th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: December 6th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: November 20th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: October 28th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: September 16th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: August 30th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: August 19th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: July 19th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: June 25th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: March 27th, 2019 CTD Tiles

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Date: March 29th, 2018 CTD Tiles

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Date: August 10th, 2017 CTD Tiles

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Date: May 16th, 2017 CTD Tiles

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