Daniel Riley Design
We talk to South West designer and decorator Daniel Riley, about why he loves to use our mosaic tiles…
With over 10 years of experience in painting and decorating, interior design and project management, Daniel Riley is the perfect person to answer our questions on everything mosaic.
His decoration service is available throughout South Devon and has been described by his clients as ‘professional’ with ‘excellent workmanship’.
1Thank you for taking the time to talk to us today Daniel. Can you tell us why you love to use mosaic tiles in your interior designs?
Mosaic tiling can have a huge impact on a room’s overall look or mood, whether it’s used as an accent or a statement piece. And, while domestic installations don’t tend to be overly artistic, mosaics allow for some expression of personal style. Take the Arkitect for example, it’s cost effective, easy to install and has the ability to create bespoke designs.
Also there is no end to the possibilities. Mosaic tiles are available in a range of colours and textures, and easily manipulated to create larger panoramas. Their smaller scale makes mosaics a particularly effective design tool; they can be utilized minimally as trim in a bathroom or kitchen space or as a large-scale art piece.
Also there is no end to the possibilities. Mosaic tiles are available in a range of colours and textures, and easily manipulated to create larger panoramas. Their smaller scale makes mosaics a particularly effective design tool; they can be utilized minimally as trim in a bathroom or kitchen space or as a large-scale art piece.
2Can you tell us about a recent project where you’ve used one of our collection?
I recently worked on a project in Plymouth where the client wanted to update and modernise her bathroom. She wanted the colour of the floor tiles to coordinate with the entire room as a whole. The room was small so we chose light and bright colours to make the it feel brighter and larger.
Thanks to Love Mosaics ludicrously large range, we found just the right design. The Kit Kat in white allowed me to create a truly unique and fantastic look. My customer was very happy.
Thanks to Love Mosaics ludicrously large range, we found just the right design. The Kit Kat in white allowed me to create a truly unique and fantastic look. My customer was very happy.
3What advice would you give people thinking of using our mosaic tiles?
At first glance, mosaics might seem a right pain to install, but they’re really not. A common misconception is that you have to painstakingly grout around each mosaic piece but this isn’t the case at all. Mosaics come in tile-like square panels held together with a fabric mesh that are fixed to walls and floors in the same way as you would ceramic or porcelain tiles.
4Finally, tell us three reasons why people should take the mosaic plunge.
That’s easy. They’re cost effective, easy to install and you can be creative. Go to any high-end bar, hotel, or even public space, and you’ll see mosaics used in all manner of ingenious ways, both inside and out.
You can view our huge range of stunning mosaic tiles here. And if you need any advice please contact one of our masters in everything mosaic. We’d love to hear from you.