1. SPECIALIST SURFACING IN INTERIOR DESIGN.How do we used i f fe r e n t m a te r i a l sto c h a n g e t h e l o o kand feel of our i n te r i o r s ?

2. INTERIOR DESIGN: SURFACES An interior designer works with clients to remodel anddecorate rooms and other indoor spaces to make themfunctional and attractive to the eye. Unlike a decorator, interior designers place a strong emphasison making sure the space is used ef fectively. Factors aretaken 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 waysto use materials, textures, colours and styles to suit specificneeds of a room. Here I have discovered a range of dif ferent materials that arebeing used within interiors today that give a whole dif ferentmeaning to the word Style. 3. NEW INNOVATIVE MATERIALS: FLEXSTONE Solus Ceramics have some up with a newand innovative textured sur face to usewithin design. They have created a flexiblewall tile that can be applied to both flatand cur ved sur faces helping to create awhole new dimension to an interior. Known as the material Flexstone, thisinnovation can bend easily around walls,ceilings and floors as a wall covering. Used currently for spiral staircases androunded ceilings. This material is ideal forboth renovation and restoration projects asit can be applied directly to walls of tiles,concrete, plasterboard and wood. 4. GLASS MOSAICS An Italian glass mosaic tile maker knownas Trend have developed a catalogue ofsilver and silver effect Tesserae ideal forapplying to walls, ceilings, alcoves, wetareas and floors. Made out of precious metals (in this case24 carat white gold) this mosaic is anexpensive interior dcor material to use.For those interior designers who arelooking to spend money, using thismaterial will certainly give you an interiorsurrounded by a great buzz. 5. NATURAL STONE: SIMYRA LIMESTONE In need of an idea for a new wall covering? These natural stonewall cladding strips of fer a wealth of design ideas for mostinterior design spaces. This natural stone called Beltralinea can be laid bothhorizontally and vertically in randomly stacked joints on wallsto give a wonderful stone ef fect. 6. BAMBOO & NATURAL WOOD Using different textures and materials in dif ferent ways is anarea that has been developing and expanding within interiordesign consistently for many years now. This bamboo has been used on a wall to add texture, depth anda whole different effect to the workspace. As one of the fastest -growing plants in the world, bamboo is considered asustainable construction and design option for interiors today. With its rapid growth and versatility, bamboo products canintroduce a natural tranquillity to living spaces. 7. INTERESTING TILES Who said tiles should be used just forbathrooms and kitchens? The tile isbecoming a new and innovative way todecorate in luxur y. Porcelain tiles have seen a meteoric rise inthe tile industry and also when it comes tohome interiors. The past few years havewitnessed many techniques and methodsdevised to create new patterns, textures andsuch additional elements for these tiles. Tiles are proving to be in popular demandwith the ability to look and resembleconcrete, wood, stone, slate and naturalstones, each one giving a dif ferent feel andfinish to create a different look. 8. MOSAIC COVERINGS The mosaic, used for hundreds of thousands of years, and stillnot a dcor trend to die out. Tiles are being used to add colour and texture to the design ofalmost any room in the house. This old technique is still agrowing trend in design and one to consider when using tiles ininteriors. 9. A WEATHERED ST YLE For rooms suited tostay old andancient, take theminto the past with aweathered look. 10. TEXTURED WALLS Giving walls a bit of texture helpsto create an accent wall within aroom. Different textures givedif ferent feels. 11. SPARKLING SOLVERS With the rise of the mosaic becoming the new stylish wallcovering, mirrors and reflective sur faces make gorgeous wallmural sur faces and centrepieces for a room. Using mosaic mirrors creates more light and gives your roomthat little sparkle it needs. 12. INTERIOR DESIGN: SURFACES Use specialist sur facing ideas in yourinnovative interior design and create a wholenew look for your interior today.