Wickes Amalfi Slate Grey Ceramic Tile 360 X 275mm Sample

Contemporary - Modern era design

Marble - A type of rock varying in colour. Commonly calcite or dolomite

Contemporary - A design reference to indicate post war modern design

Grey - A colour often associated with old age (going grey)

Ceramic - A hard material with excellent heat resistance made by heating a crystaline substance such as clay

Colour - The categorised spectrum of light visable to humans

Contemporary - An object that is living in the same time.

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.

Ideal - Something that satisfies a perfect criteria.

Print - A mechanical process of putting text onto paper. It can also relate to a pattern on an item.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.