Ways to style Principle

Inspired by bold Victorian-esque colours and luxurious bespoke tiles, the Principle tile range marries beautiful classic colours with a modern take on environmental principles.

The tile is made up of 91.3% recycled materials, composed of unfired tableware/ stoneware residue, tile dust from regular tile production, vitrified ceramic stoneware and recycled glass drink bottles.

These unique tiles divert a massive 8KG from landfill for every m2 produced and are locally sourced by the manufacturer in Spain. The altered manufacturing process uses 75% less water, requiring a 23% reduction in gas during production which contributes to an overall reduction of 75% in energy consumption.

With Principle, you can tile with pride by helping to improve the planet without sacrificing on style. And talking of style, in today’s blog we’ll show you are favourite ways to style each of the four colours in the range for both bathroom and kitchen.

Image Credits L-R: Crittal Shower, Principle White

Principle White has a uniquely warm but grey undertone making it a versatile white to style. The subtle dappled glaze adds interest to the neutral hue without making a statement. This makes it a minimalist’s dream to style.

Make the white pop by contrasting it with a matt black, whether that’s a Crittall style shower with a matt black tray and black metal trims or sleek matt black painted kitchen units. Avoid using anything too cool toned or shiny, the gloss of the tile wants to shine through. Matt nickel, black or bronze fixtures work best with this style and colour of tile.

On the floor, continue the black for a monochromatic, minimalist touch. Our favourite is Enis Black.

Image Credits L-R: Principle Amber, Brown Marble Kitchen

For those that like a little more warmth in their interior, Principle Amber is a showstopping tile that should be celebrated. The dappled surface effect stops this colour from being overbearing, even in the smallest of spaces. It embodies warmth and cosiness whilst being timelessly chic. Its subtle gradient in tone, that occurs when the light hits it, means that it needs to be dressed warmly too. Pairing this tile with clean white sanitaryware is going to feel too harsh.

For a deep look go for black fixtures, it will feel modern, especially when laid in a linear pattern. Contrast the look with sleek clear glassware and off-white fluffy towels. Different textures will help blend the look together. On the floor, go for an XL tile to avoid too many grout lines, allowing Principle to remain the focus. Ambrose Onyx is a lovely glossy choice!

If you want to create a more rustic vibe in a kitchen, opt for reclaimed wood or worn oak units and mix in vintage furniture that has a Mediterranean feel. Dramatic brown marble work tops or sinks with aged brass taps will add plenty of texture and depth to the space. Lighten the overall look with a grey toned white to balance the darker hues, and on the floor, a decorative wood effect like Adalene will live up to the drama.

Image Credits L-R: Green Kitchen, Zellica Green

Green shades automatically evoke a sense of the natural world so adding them into our home creates a calming atmosphere which is particularly good for a bathroom.

The darker, forest-like hue of Principle Green can be dark and moody with the use of black fixtures and it can feel luxurious when mixed with gold, alternatively it can feel rustic and down to earth with a warm beige stone basin and antiqued brass tapware. We love the Art Deco look by mixing vintage mid-century furniture with accents of gold geometric metal detailing and a wow factor floor tile like Gatzby.

In the kitchen, you could go for a classic shaker style in a different tone of green to complement the tiles and then balance the look with accents of oak. Keep the look modern with a white marble or granite worktop, frosted or fluted glass and touches of black ceramics and rattan accessories. If you want a bigger contrast, pull out a tone from the worktop and replicate this in the kitchen units, such as a light warm grey. A concrete effect tile on the floor would help to create a seamless flow.

Image Credits L-R: Principle Blue, Anya Blue

We’ve seen a sophisticated version of the nautical look making the rounds on Pinterest and we immediately thought of Principle Blue, it’s the perfect hue for this type of look, whether in the bathroom or kitchen.

Make it lux in the bathroom with the use of marble on the floor, clean white sanitary ware with gently rounded edges and hints of gold tapware. To tap into the nautical aspect, add in tones of warm olive and cream to balance the clean white and opt for brown glass bottles instead of clear. If you have the space, you could also add in elements of wicker furniture, this could be a freestanding sink unit or a chair.

Over in the kitchen, these blue tiles would pop nicely against a hessian neutral unit, stick to a classic heritage style with a full kickboard and a darker marble top for added luxury. If you’re wanting something a little beachier, go for a modern matt unit in a blush pink, adding accents of leather with the handles and opt for a lighter toned wood effect tile on the floor.

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