Tiling, bathrooms and kitchens in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes was designated a new town in 1967, and its grid of estates means you can find almost every era of modern housing within a few miles: 1970s and 80s homes in the established areas, later builds right across the city, and newer districts such as Brooklands, Whitehouse and Broughton.

That variety shows in the bathrooms and kitchens. Earlier homes are often on their second or third refit, while newer ones come with standard tiling that owners are keen to replace with large-format floors, walk-in showers and splashbacks with more personality.

The older towns that Milton Keynes grew around — Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Wolverton and Bletchley — and nearby Olney add Victorian terraces and period cottages to the mix, where careful preparation is the key to a finish that lasts.