It is the first glance or the first look that attracts us to any structure before we decide to move in or buy it. We can even go further and say when it comes to buildings it has to be always `Love at first sight', be it the premises for residence, office, hotels or any other structure

What we generally don't realise is that our first glance usually falls on the floor of any structure and that lays the foundation of the impression. And if the floor strikes a chord, 50 per cent of the deal of impressing someone gets done.

Cheri coordinated bathroom set from RAK Ceramics

Keeping this aspect in mind, the flooring industry is doing a booming business. There are many varieties of tiles for floors and even walls. Gone are the days when the flooring was smeared either with red clay from south India or packed with black coloured large slates from Cuddapa. And it is also true that Indian hot and humid weather with its proximity to equator does not much suit the usage of carpets, however beautiful they are.

New range of Highlighter concept tiles from Somany Ceramics

A visit to any tile bazaar will leave you completely foxed with the array of kaleidoscopic tiles available. You name it, the market has it! Ceramic, mosaic, designer and customised tiles are spread across the shops. Some of the big and established names are Palladio with their Lux and Lightweight mosaic, Somany, Nitco, Stone Source, Bisazza, Mridul Mosaics, Accura, RAK among others.

The tile manufacturers continue to be innovative with their designs. Every now and then they come up with new designs, colour schemes and tile sizes.

Somany has come up with the Highlighter series, which not only looks appealing but with the fresh designs in neu-tral colours also ensures exclusivity. The 320x642mm sized tiles add an interesting dimension to the walls and floors. The highlighters match floor tiles. There is a special range of tiles for bathrooms as well.