Founded in 1982, Paris Ceramics was originally known for the antique terracotta and native stone floors reclaimed from all over the world.

These days, especially with the re-opening of its London showroom, it is now known for much more.

It continues to reclaim antique floors, but it also offers new floors, plain or distressed, in a range of materials, including terracottas, marbles and many different types of limestone.

Another speciality of Paris Ceramics is the creation of mosaics made from tiny pieces of hand sawn stone and marble, using only naturally occuring colours (see mother of pearl mosaic for walls above). A range of mosaic designs is available and Paris Ceramics will, of course, work to special commission.

This is the company to go to if you’re looking for a stone architectural component, whether it be columns, mullions, balustrades, staircases or ornately carved fire surrounds.

Paris Ceramics also offer a complete design and installation service, undertaking specialised commissions - an invaluable resource if you’re seeking a “one-off”.

web: http://www.parisceramics.com
tel: (0207) 371 7778

The White Fashion range of wall tiles from Craven Dunnill is ideal for those who love the current fashion of white bathrooms.

This range combines unusual large format rectangular mosaic-effect tiles with contrasting borders in a contemporary, steel or stone finish.

There are three options in white: Aneto Poli Blanco (gloss finish), Mediterraneo Poli Blanco (matt finish) and Mediterraneo Paris Blanco - a blanket weave mosaic effect in matt finish.

The picture shows White Fashion Medierraneo Poli 3 Blanco with Spirit Ice borders (listels).

Prices start at around £24.60 per metre square for the White Fashion range.

web: http://www.cravendunnill.co.uk
tel: (01746) 761 611

When the architects responsible for renovating Kennington tube station in London wanted authentic replicas of the original Victorian ceramic wall tiles, they turned to Craven Dunnill Jackfield.

Working in close co-operation with English Heritage, Craven Dunnill Jackfield have produced thousands of hand-glazed wall tiles for the Grade II listed ticket office, corridors, and station platform.

The company used a combination of modern know-how and traditional techniques from 130 years ago to produce the ceramic wall tiles of the correct colour and glaze for the underground station - this was of great importance to English Heritage.

Craven Dunnull Jackfield also produce a large range of ceramic wall tiles and floor tiles for the home, using authentic period techniques - so you can benefit from the same craftsmanship that went into preserving this historic London scene.

web: http://www.cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk
tel: (01952) 884 124