Original Style

In 2012 we celebrated 25 successful years as a tile manufacturer and distributor. We have been producing tiles in Exeter, Devon since 1986, using a combination of quality raw materials, traditional techniques alongside new technology, and a skilled and dedicated work force. Our Retailers... Original Style tiles are sold through a network of independent retailers. We have recruited these particular companies not only because they share our passion for tiles but they also share our high standards when it comes to offering quality products. At your local retailer you will find a friendly welcome and advice from knowledgeable staff, inspiration and the opportunity to sample products and discuss your individual needs with an expert. Our products We offer a huge choice of high quality wall and floor tiles and mosaics in glass, stone, ceramic and porcelain, all suitable for residential locations, and most of them can be used in commercial settings too. Wall Artworks and La Belle Collection: traditional highly glazed ceramic tiles and mouldings Pop Art and Designer Classics: vibrant modern colours and textures Colourworks and Serenity: glossy tiles in a wide range of neutral tones and subtle shades Glassworks and Splashbacks: glass tiles in a huge range of sizes and colours for modern interiors Mosaics in a host of materials, formats, textures and colours Earthworks natural stone and Tileworks porcelain and ceramic, in small and large formats Floor Victorian Floor Tiles: geometric designs and patterns in traditional colours for authentic Victorian and Edwardian styling Odyssey: patterned floor tiles inspired by journeys of discovery Earthworks: natural stone tiles and mosaics for long lasting appeal Tileworks: porcelain and ceramic in small and large formats and innovative ink jet technology for contemporary living You can download our product brochures here for more detailed information. A brief history 1986 Original Style was initially set up to develop tile sets for the cast iron fireplaces produced by sister company Stovax. However it soon became apparent that tiles were being used for more than just fireplaces, particularly in America, where they begin appearing on the walls in the luxury bathrooms of Hollywood stars! So a range of authentic Victorian designs were created on thinner tiles more suited to walls. brushesfettlinghand painting 1990s A Victorian floor tile collection was developed to complement the ever-popular wall tile range. The production department was expanded and in-house glazing and hand-painting sections set up. North America became such an important marketplace that we opened our own distribution centre in Boston. We opened a local superstore in Exeter to sell 'seconds', tiles that do not quite meet our rigorous standards for first class products. In 1997 we acquired The Winchester Tile Company, to add a range of hand crafted, transparent glazed tiles and mouldings to our burgeoning product portfolio. The acquisition added slip casting and wet clay pressing equipment and more kilns to the production department. hand wrappingtile paintingslip moudling 2000s The company continued to grow by offering new ranges of products such as natural stone, glass and mosaics to our customers in many countries. Our skilled workforce continue to produce quantities of ceramic tiles and mouldings to a consistently high finish thanks to meticulous quality control and the use of the latest tile production technology. The second superstore was opened in Plympton. In 2010 we acquired and relaunched the Dorset Woolliscroft floor tile collection. These slip resistant floor tiles offer exceptional performance and safety standards for industrial, commercial, residential and leisure installations. The Present You can now choose from large collections of glass, ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles in traditional sizes and large formats, mosaics made from materials ranging from shell, stone, glass, metal, even wood and bamboo. The latest ink-jet technology means that some of our porcelain floor tile designs accurately resemble cement, wood and stone. The Future… We are committed to maintaining the superior quality of our popular traditional and contemporary ranges, and developing new and exciting products to ensure a wide and ever changing choice for all of our customers.