BEST FOR A WOOD LOOK These tiles appear to be timber but they don’t have the same care needs, and are resistant to algae and moss, as well as to fading, and are easy to keep clean. They can be matched with an indoor version for a continuous floor finish that can make both home and garden feel larger. Flow Smoke 20mm rectified 29.5x120cm porcelain tiles, £54.99 per square metre, Tile Giant
BEST FOR CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE
Finishing touches Don’t restrict pattern to the inside of your house. These tiles will let you introduce it outside
Attention grabber Brighten up with a modern take on the Victorian patterned tile. Brompton Walton Porcelain 20x20cm, £2.60 per tile, Artisans of Devises
Complement a crisp, modern garden design with paving in a pale finish. The nine different patterns of these tiles create the variation found in nature, and they’re fade resistant as well as frost-proof and easy to look after. PorcelPave Athena silver travertineeffect porcelain 60x 60cm tiles, £69.89 per square metre, The London Tile Co
BEST FOR GRANITE EFFECT Get the high-end look of granite paving without the price tag of natural stone. These tiles just need to be washed down with warm water or a pressure washer to keep them looking their best once laid, so they’re easy to care for. Choose this colourway, or the black alternative. Granito grey outdoor matt porcelain slab 40x80cm tiles, £37.99 per square metre, Tile Mountain
Sharpen up Geometric motifs in black and white will never fall out of style. Primo Avignon 15.1x15.1cm, £5.23 per tile, Original Style
BEST FOR RURAL CHARM Opt for the characterful appearance of slate for a country-style garden. These tiles are ideal for laying a patio, or to create a garden path, and have a matt finish and rustic riven texture that makes them look authentic. Lakeside russet slate-effect slab 29.5x29.5cm porcelain tiles, £44.95 per square metre, Walls & Floors
Marvellous mix Make a patchwork from the random selection of designs in each box. Carnival 44x44cm, £4.84 per tile, Tons of Tiles
