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7 Reasons to Shop at New Image Tiles

With the growth of national superstores and online shopping, it can be easy for customers to overlook independent retailers. Despite the expertise, product range and level of the service they offer many people choose to opt for a better-known brand. As a local family business we are keen to stand up and support the local […]

New Image Celebrates 30 Years in Business

2019 marks 30 years since New Image Tiles, Kitchens and Bathrooms first started trading. It doesn’t seem possible the business Steve Cobb started in 1989 is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Saving Water – Tips to help save the planet

We are all becoming more aware of the environmental damage we are causing by pollution. The plight of our oceans and forests is daily news- so what can we do to help? The answer is simple – something! Why is saving water important? All the water on this planet is all the water that there […]

Installation of your new Bathroom or Kitchen

New Image Tiles, Kitchens and Bathrooms do not offer an installation service for very sound reasons. With seasonal trends it would be virtually impossible for us to employ installers all year round. Also the number of tiles, bathrooms and kitchens that we sell in a month is significantly higher than the number that can be […]

Annie Sloan Workshop

What Is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? Annie Sloan developed her decorative chalk paints over 25 years ago. Its versatility and colour ranges make superb results achievable for even the most tentative of D.I.Y’ers  as well as professionals- if you look carefully you may spot some professionals using Annie Sloan paint and waxes on programmes like […]

Buy Local or Bye Bye Local

Buy local and take a look at the positive impacts this can have. We often find ourselves complaining that our high streets and towns and villages are becoming like ‘ghost towns’ with fewer shops, pubs and local businesses but a plethora of empty properties, charity shops and phone outlets. Our advice at New Image Tiles is to put your money where your house is.

New Bathroom Regulations and How They Will Affect You

Codes of Practice and regulations have changed over the years as new materials and technology have developed and as result of customers needing and wanting more protection from their installers. Most residential customers, however, don’t ever think about these regulations and assume that the installers are fitting everything correctly, which unfortunately is not alway case. Often, it […]

A brief history of toilets and toilet paper

Surprisingly toilets have been around for longer than you may think. As far back as 3000BC some ancient cultures had primitive toilets in their dwellings albeit a hole in the ground that was squatted over that drained into subterranean clay chambers. Around the same time the canny Scots used a drainage system that used water […]

New Image SALE Sept 22nd – Oct 30th!

This September our annual sale is back and set to be bigger and better than ever before! We will be discounting items across our kitchen, bathroom and tiles departments in an unmissable event that comes just once a year. Running from 22nd September to October 30th our sale will take place in our Granby showroom […]

Bathroom Lighting and Mirrors

Light up your bathroom Good lighting is important in any room in your house and it can be vital in your bathroom especially if that is where you apply contact lenses or make-up. If the bathroom lighting is too dull there will be shadows that could hide uneven surfaces and can make skin tones look […]

Wood Effect Finish for Your Home

Wood-effect floors, walls, worktops and cabinets. Wooden flooring had humble beginnings and started life, several hundred years ago, as rough hewn wooden planks that only the wealthiest could afford. Thankfully things moved on fairly quickly and floorboards and parquet has become the norm in even the most modest of homes. With improvements in photographic and […]

New Image Trade Show 2018

On Thursday 5th July from 1600hrs we are opening the doors to all Trade persons. New Image are combining forces with some of the top leading tile and flooring industry specialists to bring you the New Image Trade Show that’s not to be missed!  Here’s a selection of what will be happening on the day. […]

What is a Waste Disposal Unit?

Waste disposal units are a great alternative for dealing with home food waste We’ve known for a long time that waste disposal units are fantastic appliances for disposing of home food waste. However we find that many people visiting us want to know more about them and find out exactly what is a waste disposal […]

April Showers

 ‘Drip, drip, drop, Little April shower, I’m getting wet, And I don’t care at all!’ Showers are on the way out as warmer weather approaches but shower sales are on the increase. It is estimated that up to 90% of UK households have at least one shower installation with 2/3 of those being an over-the-bath shower. Choosing […]

Latest Trends for 2018

2017 is well and truly behind us and 2018 is the ‘Year of the Dog’-So let’s get your tails wagging and your ears pricked with some of the latest ideas.   So what, you may ask, is going to be trendy and new in bathrooms this year?  Good questions to ask are; What will be the […]

Dishwashers – Every Home should Have One!

The UK falls behind the rest of Europe when it comes to sales of dishwashers with only 3 out of 10 households owning a dishwasher compared to 7 out of 10 households over the rest of Europe.

What Tiles Where?

So what tiles are suitable for where? We explore the options when trying to choose the correct tiles for your next home improvement project.

Revitalise Your Tiles

With a little bit of effort you can revitalise your tiles, grout and silicone. There are a few good products specifically for this purpose that are all available to buy from us at New Image Tiles.

Kitchen Revival

Kitchens are the ‘heart’ of most modern homes and with the popularity of open plan living it is where we tend to spend our time interacting with family and friends, but it still needs to be functional.

This room is probably the most expensive to kit out and we want fitted units and trendy lighting and all the latest integrated time-saving, energy-saving appliances and gadgets. So how can you give your kitchen a facelift without breaking the bank? A few changes can make all the difference.

Grey IS the New Black for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Are you all magnolia’d out? Are you fed up with TV shows telling you that you must have everything in shades of beige and taupe? Not sure what to do for the best? Lacking in confidence to stray away from what you know or have had previously? Then fear not – ‘grey’ is the solution to whatever colour scheme ails you!!

Keep Calm & Love Coloured, Patterned & Textured Tiles

With the introduction of patterned or textured tiles a scheme can be lifted from ordinary to extraordinary. The most common are stripes, geometric, motifs and floral, waves and with the latest technology, pictures. Tiles can be effective in any room in a house, not just your bathroom and kitchen.

Kitchen and Bathroom Mood Boards

Planning a new kitchen, bathroom in fact any living space can be an exciting prospect and allow you to get your ‘interior design head’ on. But often it is difficult to know where to start. This is where mood boards become your friend by collecting magazine cuttings, swatches, colour samples or even an inanimate object, […]

Spring Inside. Brighten Up Your Kitchen & Bathroom.

Spring is nature’s way of reminding us that every day is worth celebrating; it breathes new life into the world around us and most of us feel happier and more positive for the future. Have a ‘Spring Fling’ and bring it into your home.

Here are some great ideas to brighten up your kitchen and bathrooms this springtime.

9 Ways To Future Proof Your Bathroom

Future proof your bathroom by turning it into a safe and accessible room without compromising on style.

Most people want to stay in their own homes but few are adapted well enough for people’s changing needs as they get older. Living in suitable housing can improve your health and well-being and help people to feel in control of their lives.