Tiles are a fantastic choice for flooring and wall coverings, hardwearing and resistant to scratching, UV and stains, they will look as good as the day they were installed for decades. But with hundreds of styles available, the choice can get a little overwhelming! 

Emma Foote, Branch Manager of Tile Space Parnell tells us the 3 main things to consider when selecting tiles:

1. The style of your house and your personal style: These days the choice of tile is so vast that we can find something to compliment almost any style. Some people bring in carpet and paint swatches and of course, many people take samples home. If you have a clear idea of the style that you are going for, we can find something that works for it. But don't worry if you don't, we have lots of bathroom, kitchen, pool, outdoor and living room tile inspiration.

2. The light in the room, both natural and artificial: Light colours and polished or gloss tiles will make the room look larger and brighter as they reflect more light. Dark tiles can make the room feel cosy and intimate, when used well they can give a room a wonderful air of moodiness and sophistication. 

3. The size and layout of the room: Large module tiles trick the eye and make the room look larger and fewer grout lines make it look less busy. A rectangular tile will make the direction that it's laid in look longer, for instance, if you have a low ceiling height you could lay the tiles vertically to make it look higher. Finally, if you have a small room or even one with a lot going on, using the same tile on the floor and wall will make the room look more cohesive and spacious.