Floor tiles for hallway - contemporary or historical?

[Victorianchequers]

Hi,
Considering laying some black and white tiles (so quite bold) tiles in our hallway, in-keeping with the period the house was built. Our house is built in two halves - old part and new contemporary, sleek etc. At first I wanted the house to flow and this included flooring but now part of me wants designated zones and to acknowledge the house's history plus add a bit of character. But, I'm just wondering if I'm going to regret this and get fed up with what I have done (rather than having something neutral). It would be costly to correct it if I didn't like it, so really, I would have to live with it. Anyone done anything similar? - your thoughts please.

I like the idea of obvious zones
I have wood throughout, but really want to tile the hall.
Large glossy black and white tiles are a bit much for me, but they are v striking.

Could go with pattern, old Minton type tiles or more subtle black and white

Hi tomboytown, thanks for replying. Yes, they were my first thoughts wood throughout but in the end we realised that wood was going to be impractical for the kitchen and utility so opted for Karndean and whilst you can get something that isn't a million miles away that will match in wood for the hallway, it struck me that I was trying extra hard to make the old bit of the house match the new, when I could have a bit of fun with the old part of the house and restoring a bit of character.
I do like the bold designs but I don't think I would get a glossy tile. My hallway isn't large but neither is it tiny, plus I think tile as opposed to wood would be more practical. Interesting that you have wood throughout but are now thinking you would like it tiled.

I inherited the wood!
Can you see the photos I posted?

I can see the photos of the tiles but none of wood. Thanks for posting the photos - is this the sort of thing you are looking for?

I think thr black and white floor tiles are stunning if you mean something like this.

They’re just examples really, I love the painted front door and patterned hallway tiles.
I have the fired earth ones in my bathroom, just as a border, with plain dark grey in the centre.
But they’re v typical and yes, striking
Bluntness, I had similar in my bathroom and I had to get rid of them because they hurt my eyes, that’s what I meant by a bit much for me!

www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/51328953?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=property&utm_content=wow-house
Saw these on Zoopla today!

Oh wow, tomboy, I think that is far too much bling for me, slightly more understated for me.

We’ve just done our hall in reproduction Victorian tiles in black and white, similar to the first photo tomboytown posted (the one with the stained glass door).

It looks fab but OMG those tiles cost a bomb. We did it partly to bring back character but partly because we could get those tiles in 5mm and anything else was much thicker and would leave us with lips at doorways. Suggest you get a quote before deciding!!

Really? I think tomboys idea is more understated than black and white checkerboard pattern (this is what came to mind when you said black and white). I would do something in keeping with the period your house was built in in the old bit e.g. Minton tiling if it’s Victorian. And then slate/stone in the same colour palette in the modern bit. I love the idea of recognising the architectural heritage of your house but most modern tiles look horribly cheap anddate quickly. I would go for traditional and natural floor of some kind.

Think chequers is referring to the link I posted, which is v shiny!not the photos?

I looooove Marrakesh Design tiles.

You could go for trad -feeling black and white encaustic tiles, in a contemporary pattern.

www.marrakechdesign.se/en/product/herringbone-charcoal-concrete/

Yes, referring to the link, not the photos. Will look at your link next Peony.

It isn't Victorian - more art deco era but I love the black and white idea.

Check out Rebecca Norris on Instagram. She's out contemporary encaustic tiles on her hallway and it looks amazing but still in keeping with her period home

If your house is Art Deco you could still do Minton tiles but in this style link these designs are from Edwardian houses. As I say though, pricey.

Modern cement encaustic tiles tend to be a) quite thick, 15mm+ so depends what thickness will work for you and b) porous so prone to staining- less crucial if you go for dark but black and white might get stains,