Victorian homes are renowned for their original features, from elegant cast-iron fireplaces through to intricate stained glass windows. However, one of the most striking are the iconic hallway tiles. ‘Geometric and encaustic tiled floors first appeared in public buildings, churches and grand villas in the Victorian era. Their rise in fashion was assured by their use in prestigious sites like the Victoria and Albert Museum, and by the 1890s they had become an essential feature of ordinary terraced houses,’ explains Andy Triplow from The Vintage Floor Tile Company. With their eye-catching geometric patterns and colourful combinations, this style of hallway flooring continues to be a favourite with homeowners today.