Douglas Jones Mosaics – Timeless & Versatile

Mosaic tiles have been a staple of art and design for centuries, adorning the walls and floors of ancient ruins, grand cathedrals, and modern homes alike. These small, individual pieces of tile come together to form stunning works of art that add texture, colour, and visual interest to any space. From classic to contemporary, mosaic tiles offer endless possibilities for creative expression. Today we chatting to Kitty Douglas Jones  from Douglas Jones Mosaics about this versatile choice.

Kitty Douglas Jones of Douglas Jones Mosaics

What is the ethos behind Douglas Jones mosaics?

Douglas Jones has been operating for 25 years and our ethos stays the same, which is to provide our clients with the best quality products at affordable pricing. We also pride ourselves in always conducting ourselves in a manner which is worthy of the Douglas Jones brand and all our staff keep their standards true to themselves and the company.

How does Douglas Jones ensure that its designs are both stylish and durable?

Having been the first sole mosaic supplier in Southern Africa, we have followed the trends of most European and Australian companies and have kept the market up to date with first world designs. Apart from this, our suppliers have been vetted according to the highest of standards regarding the way in which they conduct themselves, as well as their carbon footprint on the environment. We know this comes at a financial cost to us and our clients, but it is extremely important to our brand to reduce toxic emissions where ever possible. Budget mosaics can be found locally, but we will not compromise on our impact on the environment as well as good labour practice from our suppliers.

What elements determine the endurance of Douglas Jones’ mosaic designs?

Besides following trends across the globe, we also try to visit a few trade fairs on a yearly basis to meet with new suppliers providing trending, durable and beautiful designs. We will be at the Cersaie Trade Fair in Bologna Italy in September for this specific reason. Douglas Jones leads the trends and designs in Southern Africa so we need to know what products are current and making waves in the design industry. We have to be able to offer these cutting-edge products to our end clients.

How you do mix design and functionality in your offerings?

There are a handful of functions for incorporating mosaics into a build, be it commercial or residential, which needs to be identified. An area such as a swimming pool or water feature will need mosaics which are non-porous and will not fade in the immediate sunshine, whereas this is not a factor when beautifying a feature wall in a restaurant or kitchen back splash. To illustrate, we will never offer a clay-based mosaic for a wet area as it is very porous and will disintegrate very quickly.

How does Douglas Jones distinguish itself from competitors in the Southern African market?

Douglas Jones has many overwhelming distinctions, such as our dedicated call center, our very knowledgeable sales representatives across the country and a very easy and interactive website where our clients can log queries or reserve stock immediately. We have a strong presence on social media as well as print media and our representatives do inhouse training regularly with our retail clients. Our displays and marketing material is also of the highest quality in the industry. All this sets us apart and keeps us the leading mosaic supplier in Southern Africa.

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