'The colour selection of your tiles is key here: light hues, such as crisp whites or soft greys, create an open and airy atmosphere, while richer, warmer tones offer a cocooning, intimate effect.

A new shape called an einstein has taken the math world by storm. The craggy, hat-shaped tile can cover an infinite plane with patterns that never repeat.

Mathematicians find new 'perfect shape' that solves one of their most complex problems. The pentagon can tile a floor without overlapping or leaving any gaps ...