If you’re planning on tiling a bathroom from top to bottom, we’d recommend following Abacus’s lead and going for a one surface, one shade approach. The Lastra Beige tile is a warmer alternative to white, and is made from rectified porcelain with a matt finish to offset glossy chrome faucets. What’s more, compared to natural marble or travertine, porcelain is low maintenence, hardwearing and, happily, doesn’t need sealing. £59 per square metre. www.abacusdirect.co.uk
