An interior designer uses different materials and surfaces to change the look and feel of interior spaces. The document discusses several innovative materials being used in interior design today, including Flexstone, a flexible tile that can be applied to curved surfaces; glass mosaics made of precious metals; limestone wall cladding; bamboo and wood for texture; tiles used beyond bathrooms and kitchens in new patterns; mosaic coverings; a weathered style; textured walls; and sparkling mosaic mirrors. These materials allow designers to create unique and customized interior spaces.

1. SPECIALIST SURFACING IN
INTERIOR DESIGN.
How do we use
d i f fe r e n t m a te r i a l s
to c h a n g e t h e l o o k
and feel of our
i n te r i o r s ?

2. INTERIOR DESIGN: SURFACES
 An interior designer works with clients to remodel and
decorate rooms and other indoor spaces to make them
functional and attractive to the eye.
 Unlike a decorator, interior designers place a strong emphasis
on making sure the space is used ef fectively. Factors are
taken into consideration such as: The available working area,
budget and intentions for the use of the space.
 In new modern interior design there are more innovative ways
to use materials, textures, colours and styles to suit specific
needs of a room.
 Here I have discovered a range of dif ferent materials that are
being used within interiors today that give a whole dif ferent
meaning to the word ‘Style’.

3. NEW INNOVATIVE MATERIALS: FLEXSTONE
 Solus Ceramics have some up with a new
and innovative textured sur face to use
within design. They have created a flexible
wall tile that can be applied to both flat
and cur ved sur faces helping to create a
whole new dimension to an interior.
 Known as the material Flexstone, this
innovation can bend easily around walls,
ceilings and floors as a wall covering.
 Used currently for spiral staircases and
rounded ceilings. This material is ideal for
both renovation and restoration projects as
it can be applied directly to walls of tiles,
concrete, plasterboard and wood.

4. GLASS MOSAICS
 An Italian glass mosaic tile maker known
as Trend have developed a catalogue of
silver and silver effect Tesserae ideal for
applying to walls, ceilings, alcoves, wet
areas and floors.
 Made out of precious metals (in this case
24 carat white gold) this mosaic is an
expensive interior décor material to use.
For those interior designers who are
looking to spend money, using this
material will certainly give you an interior
surrounded by a great buzz.

5. NATURAL STONE: SIMYRA LIMESTONE
 In need of an idea for a new wall covering? These natural stone
wall cladding strips of fer a wealth of design ideas for most
interior design spaces.
 This natural stone called ‘ Beltralinea’ can be laid both
horizontally and vertically in randomly stacked joints on walls
to give a wonderful stone ef fect.

6. BAMBOO & NATURAL WOOD
 Using different textures and materials in dif ferent ways is an
area that has been developing and expanding within interior
design consistently for many years now.
 This bamboo has been used on a wall to add texture, depth and
a whole different effect to the workspace. As one of the fastest -
growing plants in the world, bamboo is considered a
sustainable construction and design option for interiors today.
 With its rapid growth and versatility, bamboo products can
introduce a natural tranquillity to living spaces.

7. INTERESTING TILES
 Who said tiles should be used just for
bathrooms and kitchens? The tile is
becoming a new and innovative way to
decorate in luxur y.
 Porcelain tiles have seen a meteoric rise in
the tile industry and also when it comes to
home interiors. The past few years have
witnessed many techniques and methods
devised to create new patterns, textures and
such additional elements for these tiles.
 Tiles are proving to be in popular demand
with the ability to look and resemble
concrete, wood, stone, slate and natural
stones, each one giving a dif ferent feel and
finish to create a different look.

8. MOSAIC COVERINGS
 The mosaic, used for hundreds of thousands of years, and still
not a décor trend to die out.
 Tiles are being used to add colour and texture to the design of
almost any room in the house. This old technique is still a
growing trend in design and one to consider when using tiles in
interiors.

9. A WEATHERED ST YLE
 For rooms suited to
stay old and
ancient, take them
into the past with a
weathered look.

10. TEXTURED WALLS
 Giving walls a bit of texture helps
to create an accent wall within a
room. Different textures give
dif ferent feels.

11. SPARKLING SOLVERS
 With the rise of the mosaic becoming the new stylish wall
covering, mirrors and reflective sur faces make gorgeous wall
mural sur faces and centrepieces for a room.
 Using mosaic mirrors creates more light and gives your room
that little sparkle it needs.

12. INTERIOR DESIGN: SURFACES
 Use specialist sur facing ideas in your
innovative interior design and create a whole
new look for your interior today.