Inspiration

Botanically Inspired Paradise

A few years ago we wrote an article about jungle inspired bathrooms (linked here if you’d like to check it out) and it was really well received. The enduring popularity of the jungle/botanical/nature trend has prompted us to revisit the topic with a fresh perspective and new ideas. Given that some of the original featured tiles are no longer available, we believe it's about time for an updated article to keep you all in the loop.

Botanically Inspired Paradise

Firstly, it’s probably worth looking at why bathrooms featuring botanical inspired, statement tiles are still a popular choice. We believe customers favour this trend because of the ability to blend aesthetics with a sense of the outdoors and tranquillity in a space that they can relax and unwind. Creating a natural ambiance evokes nature's beauty and lushness, and by bringing in elements like tropical plants, vibrant foliage, and earthy textures, it makes a calming and refreshing atmosphere. A perfect solution for offering an escape from the every day, mundane stresses. Botanical and nature themes allow for unique and visually striking designs in your home. Bold patterns, oversized leaves, colourful flowers and exotic elements like bamboo or wooden accents, create an intriguing atmosphere, setting these bathrooms apart from more traditional designs.

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Our new Folia collection fits the bill perfectly with its botanical and jungle decorative motifs and tasteful colour schemes. These 60x120cm tiles are bold and striking with a repeat pattern designed for continuous surfaces. Elements are accentuated with spot finishes, glossy highlights and textured edging around flowers and leaves. These large format showstoppers work wonderfully with some of our simpler, yet exquisite contemporary, stone effects such as Coniston and Windermere. The contrast between the natural, earthy tones against the vibrant botanical and jungle elements in the collection work wonderfully.

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We unfortunately live in a world which is increasingly disconnecting from nature, nature-themed bathrooms offer a way to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. The presence of plants and natural elements adopts a connection with the natural world, even in an indoor setting, and there’s no denying that soothing greenery and organic features, promote a sense of calmness and serenity. We are very lucky to be located very close to the sea and less than an hour away from the Lake District, so we know all too well how breath-taking nature is and how much of a good feeling it evokes, why not bring that into your home if you can? Earthy tones have a soothing and grounding effect on our psyche, making them an excellent choice for creating a calming atmosphere in the home.

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Stone effect tiles authentically replicate the look and texture of natural stone, capturing the organic beauty and earthy allure of quarried materials. Our Elysian collection is one of many stone effect tiles that sits alongside these lush, vibrant statement tiles in harmony. Minimal in look, yet rich in surface and realistic detail, Elysian’s delicate replication of natural stones bring a warmth and tranquillity to a room.

Botanically Inspired Paradise

Ultimately, the popularity of these bathrooms lies in their ability to create a captivating, natural, and relaxing environment that allows people to escape the everyday hustle and bustle, even if just for a moment while taking a refreshing shower or soaking in the bath. What better way to work some natural elements into a bathroom than by using wood effect tiles. The prints used on wood effects now are that realistic they are often mistaken for the real thing, take our Grizedale collection for instance, featured below alongside one of the Folia collection. Using wood effect in a bathroom is another great way of incorporating nature into a space whilst exuding an aura of opulence and sophistication. Each tile bears the intricate details of natural wood grain, meticulously replicated to capture the essence of premium timber, without the expense and upkeep of real wood and the durability and moisture resistance of tiles.

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Leafy, floral, jungle tiles can effectively transform a bathroom, offering visual appeal, relaxation, and practicality all in one. Whether used as a feature wall, shower backsplash, or flooring, these tiles can elevate the ambiance of the bathroom and create a luxurious spa-like experience for users. If that’s not enough to have you craving a botanical, tropical retreat, then we don’t know what is? 

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Robert Mason, Quite Simply French

The team at Rees Tiles were super. They were really helpful when choosing our tiles for 3 rooms in our refurb.

We felt very confident when chatting to Holly and Steve about our ideas. They provided invaluable advice about all of the types of tiles we wanted. They were very friendly and gave us time to think about our ideas, even allowing us to bring in our kitchen cupboards to match the colours perfectly. Thank you!

Mrs Tillotson, Client

We recently undertook a self-build project and had both the bottom floor and all the bathrooms to tile. Steve was really helpful from the outset and just "got" what I was after straight away, picking out a selection of tiles that were all suitable. It meant that rather than taking ages to choose, I'd actually picked most of the options in my first visit - which is great when you have so many other decisions to make! Steve and the rest of the team were great throughout the whole process and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to others.

Melissa Woods, Self Build Customer

We are really happy with the service we get from Rees Tiles. Steve always responds to emails quickly, with a quick turnaround on quotes and great products supplied.

Sohailia Amini, Wrenman Homes

I have had the pleasure of dealing with the team at Rees Tiles over a number of years and have always found them to be knowledgeable and helpful, an all round first class service.

Harvey Bainbridge, Client

We find our relationship with Rees Tiles very professional and reliable. The fact that we can call to order stocked tiles and receive them to site the following morning is fantastic. It means that no job is held up and the turnaround for the end purchaser is smooth and quick.

Jonathan Willan, Site Manager at Halton Mills Ltd.

Looking for tiles for our bathroom, kitchen and extension floor was made easy by the fantastic displays and huge choice of tiles available at the Rees Tiles and Flooring showroom in Lancaster. Steven and Holly were very obliging, offering us their knowledgeable advice on finishes and grout colours, and also allowed us to take various samples home to try. Rees Tiles is the place to go for a wonderful selection of quality tiles with a helpful, friendly service.

Mrs Richardson-Hogg, Client

When we decided we wanted to update all the en-suites at The Sun Hotel we called into Rees Tiles and Flooring by chance and I am so thrilled we did. From start to finish the service was fantastic and we couldn’t have asked for more. Using Rees Tiles and Flooring made what could have been a stressful time so much easier. I’d be happy to recommend them to anybody who requires tiles.

Helen Henderson, The Sun at Troutbeck Bridge

Patient and Helpful with a Beautiful outcome! We were searching for the perfect shades and textures for the floor and bathrooms in our new home, which we finally found thanks to the expert and friendly team at Rees Tiles and Flooring. From start to finish they were wonderful, delivering tiles and underfloor heating when we needed it so the fixer could keep to the planned timescales. Great service and amazing products.

Mrs Wanless, Client

Steve and the team at Rees Tiles have been great in helping us choose what would work with the kitchen. They were really excited when we said we wanted to use large tiles in the kitchen, and this made us feel even more certain we’d made the right decision.

Mr Bower, Client

The team at Rees Tiles assisted me in matching up colours and explaining which would work best in my home. They worked alongside the people working on my house really well and I didn’t have to be involved which made it really stress-free for me – something which is appreciated when moving to a new house! I’m so pleased with my bathroom and kitchen and am planning on getting some tiles for my hallway soon!

Mrs Carney, Client

We have over the last 3 years totally refurbished our 5-star Silver award B&B. Rees Tiles and Flooring have supplied all the tiles for our bathrooms and kitchen and we cannot praise them highly enough. The tiles are top class quality as is the service received from Steve and his staff. We would not buy tiles in the future from anywhere else and would recommend them to anyone.

Mel Smith, Capernwray House B&B

Everyday durability and long-term maintenance are important factors when choosing any product, especially for use in a commercial environment. We’ve used many grouts and sealants over the years but found nothing that goes the distance when it comes to deterioration or discolouration.

Carl Johannessen, Jigsaw PFM

I would certainly recommend Rees Tiles and Flooring Ltd to anyone. From the minute I walked in I was greeted with a smile and received fantastic service. The team helped me in selecting the tiles for my main bathroom, en-suite and kitchen. Rees Tiles are willing to go that extra step further to make sure the customer is completely satisfied – it’s just a shame I have nothing else I need to tile now!

Mr Keit, Client

My mum has used Rees Tiles for years and it was off her recommendation that we got in touch with Steve and Holly. They listened to what we wanted and understood the look we were trying to achieve. We borrowed samples and by having the tiles at the house we were able to decide what worked best in the space and lighting. I especially like the colours in the mosaic, and everyone always compliments on how eye-catching and effective they look. Thanks for all your help Rees Tiles!

Mrs Shires, Client