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Let your Tiles do the Talking

Feature Abbi Henderson Image 6 Jo Henderson
Copper leaf decorative tiles, Original Style

By now, there’s a very real chance you’ve abandoned all hope of sticking to your New Year’s resolutions. Sad, but undeniably true. You promised yourself you’d cut down, cut out, move more, move out, but the reality of replacing chocolate with carrot sticks is just too hard to swallow. While we can’t organise your finances or teach you to speak Spanish (sorry), we can share some inspiration for giving your interiors that little refresh you’ve had on your to do list since this time last year. So let’s cut to the chase – you want a quick and cost-effective way to update your space? Tiles might just be your saving grace. Don’t believe us? Read on...

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