Zoning & Borders

As well as rooms established by the structure of your house, it’s often the case that areas of your home are split naturally into ‘zones’ – children may seem to enjoy playing at one end of the living room, for example, or perhaps you’ve dedicated your dining area to the sunniest part of the kitchen.

As well as rooms established by the structure of your house, it’s often the case that areas of your home are split naturally into ‘zones’ – children may seem to enjoy playing at one end of the living room, for example, or perhaps you’ve dedicated your dining area to the sunniest part of the kitchen.

In larger bathrooms, creating a zone using geometric vinyl flooring with complementary floor tiles is more hygienic and easier to keep clean than a traditional rug, adding an eye-catching feature and bringing the space together for a polished and stylish finish. Stylist Sian Astley from Morgeous combined Lattice Cornflower Blue and Little Bricks Forget-Me-Not in this beautifully bright bathroom.

Add a touch of subtle drama to your patterned floor with a border in a complementary colour or wood effect tile. Neisha Crosland’s Parquet in Charcoal looks stunning when enhanced with a border of Lamp Wood.

Zoning is a clever and stylish way to give a sense of purpose to open plan spaces, creating a more dynamic look. Dee Hardwicke’s Lattice design in Pebble Grey and our Little Bricks tile in Steel make a gorgeous combination – the perfect solution for a joint kitchen and dining space.

Borders and zoning can also be combined, with a plain or wood effect border creating a link between two patterned spaces. This is a seamless way to make the decor of your home really flow, particularly if the design passes over a connecting landing or hallway.

Pairing dainty Rose Sprig by Cath Kidston with a beautiful wood effect tile creates an authentic vintage look, and makes a stunning centerpiece for a charming kitchen! Just add bunting, cupcakes and a vase of fresh flowers for a country-style flourish.

The borders and zoning you choose can be as dramatic or subtle as suits your style. Here, Sawn Oak from our Premium Wood Plank collection has been laid in two different patterns, showcasing a beautifully understated zoning technique.