Victorian Floor Tiles Catalogue

Original Style Limited presents its Victorian Floor Tiles catalogue, a collection devoted to recreating the splendour of traditional Victorian floors using designs drawn from original Victorian pattern books.

A Part of Britain's Heritage

Geometric floor tiles are woven into Britain's architectural history. They were used originally to ornament medieval churches and monasteries, as well as the homes of the aristocracy. Their popularity grew in the 1830s with the accession to the throne of the young Queen Victoria, and they soon became one of the hallmarks of the new romantic movement.

Designs With a Story

The catalogue brings together a selection of popular designs taken from original Victorian pattern books. One celebrated example is the design of the original tiles laid in Inverlochy Castle in 1863, which became so popular it travelled to the furthest reaches of the Empire. In 1886 it first graced the billiards room and bar at the splendid Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

Traditional Character, Modern Methods

Today's nostalgia for Victorian elegance has led Original Style to re-create these classic floor tiles. The tiles combine modern production methods with traditional clay colour stains, offering character and flexibility to suit individual tastes.

• Designs drawn from original Victorian pattern books
• Modern production methods with traditional clay colour stains
• Freedom to change the colour or shape of patterns
• The option to design entirely your own patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Victorian Floor Tiles catalogue feature?

It features a selection of popular geometric floor tile designs drawn from original Victorian pattern books, recreated by Original Style Limited.

What is the historical origin of geometric floor tiles?

They were used originally to ornament medieval churches and monasteries and the homes of the aristocracy, becoming more popular in the 1830s during Queen Victoria's reign.

Is there a notable design included in the collection?

Yes. One design is based on the original tiles laid in Inverlochy Castle in 1863, which later graced the billiards room and bar at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore in 1886.

How are the tiles made?

Original Style re-creates these classic floor tiles using modern production methods combined with traditional clay colour stains.

Can the patterns be customised?

Yes. Buyers are free to make changes of colour or shape to the patterns, or even design their own, with permutations limited only by their imagination.

This catalogue is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Original Style Limited. For current details, visit the company's official website.