Summer is here, and as you survey your outdoor area, you might find yourself dreaming of creating a space that’s both functional and beautiful. Whether you’re envisioning a poolside paradise, a serene garden path, or a showstopping patio, mosaic tiles offer the perfect solution.
With the constant activity in the kitchen, choosing the right tiles and colours is essential to build a long-lasting kitchen interior whose design won’t look outdated after just a few months or years.
With the constant activity in the kitchen, choosing the right tiles and colours is essential to build a long-lasting kitchen interior whose design won’t look outdated after just a few months or years.
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Looking at elevating your home this year? Discover 2024 tiles and home design trends that will inspire you to renovate your home.
Looking at elevating your home this year? Discover 2024 tiles and home design trends that will inspire you to renovate your home.
Looking at elevating your home this year? Discover 2024 tiles and home design trends that will inspire you to renovate your home.
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The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home, and its design and aesthetics play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and functional space. When it comes to choosing the perfect tiles for your kitchen, you may find yourself torn between timeless options that withstand the test of time or trendy designs that add a contemporary flair. Considering the great impact the ceramic tiles can have on the look and feel of your home, you want to make sure you make a choice you’re happy with now and for the years to come.
In this blog, we will explore the benefits and considerations of both timeless and trendy kitchen tiles to help you make an informed decision that suits your personal style and stands the test of time.
Regardless of whether you’re renovating your forever home or you’re looking to increase your property’s value to sell–the ceramic tiles you choose for your kitchen will make a great impact on the design and experience of your home. Whilst trends come and go, choosing timeless designs will allow you to make a reliable choice that you won’t regret as your style preferences as well as your lifestyle changes
Additionally, timeless tiles will allow for more flexibility for buyers that are inspecting your property. Choosing trending tiles could narrow your market and it could be the reason why a buyer makes (or doesn’t make) an offer. It’s important to note that trending tiles for selling a property is a risk that doesn’t always pay off
Explore our timeless kitchen tiles below to see if this is the correct decision for you.
Timeless kitchen tiles are characterised by their classic appeal and enduring beauty. Options like white subway tiles, natural stone, and neutral-coloured ceramic tiles exude elegance and sophistication, making them a safe choice that won’t go out of style. What’s essential for timeless tiles is upholding a minimalist design. These minimalist tiles provide a versatile backdrop that allows you to experiment with various design elements over the years without the need for a complete overhaul.
Choosing a minimalist style doesn’t mean minimal options–in fact, if anything, there’s more minimalist and timeless designs to choose from due to their long-standing impact. From classic white tiles, subtle stone-look tiles, large format tiles or subway tiles–you’ll be spoiled for choice when selecting your timeless kitchen tiles for your home.
When choosing timeless tiles you’ll want to steer away from bright colours or intricate designs. Instead, choose neutral colours such as whites, browns, greys or blacks. Although these minimalist colours might appear plain, once installed they’ll brighten the space, providing a versatile canvas for your kitchen.
For trusty and reliable kitchen tiles, we recommend choosing a classic non-resistant tile in a subtle shade such as: Peronda Ground Silver Polished (soft stone finish and anti-slip tile), Senzatempo Bianco (soft and light stone-look tile) or Slate White (rectified glazed ceramic in a classic white colour).
Installing subway tiles is a classic and beautiful way to elevate your kitchen. Install the subway tiles along the lower table, as a splashback behind the tap or, behind the stove–chat to your designer or consult with our team to find the most aesthetically pleasing option for your kitchen
Subway tiles is a traditional design that has been used since they emerged in the subway tunnels in New York City in 1904. Since their introduction to design, subway tiles have been repurposed to achieve different looks from traditional to modern to experimental. Depending on the tile colour and pattern you choose, subway tiles have the potential to match any theme.
For your timeless kitchen, choose subway tiles that are black, grey or white. These colours stand the test of time, offering a subtle sophistication that won’t go unnoticed. Some options include: Raku Nero Lava (high gloss, black, porcelain tiles), Gloss White Bevell (beveled edge, gloss, white, porcelain tiles) and Gloss Grey (classic gloss grey tiles). Explore our full range of subway tiles here.
Trendy kitchen tiles offer great fun to the interior design of your kitchen. Choosing trendy kitchen tiles is a great opportunity to express your unique style and showcase your personality in your home. Whether you enjoy bright and colourful, experimental and edgy or modern and captivating–there’s such a wide range of kitchen tiles to choose from, you’ll be able to find kitchen tiles that accurately capture your vision.
Mosaic tiles are an eye-capturing way to showcase your unique style in your kitchen. With their intricate patterns and diverse colour combinations, mosaic tiles have the ability to transform a kitchen into a captivating work of art. Whether used as a backsplash or a focal point on the floor, mosaic tiles bring a sense of individuality and character to the room
Mosaic tiles can vary considerably from one design to another. You can keep it minimalistic with just white or black, experiment with white and black, embrace different colour combinations or opt for an unexpected shape. The small, intricately placed pieces come together to form a cohesive design that can range from traditional and geometric to whimsical and contemporary.
To begin exploring mosaic tiles and to define your style preferences, take a look at our selection: Scales Black Gloss Fan Mosaic (Spanish half circles available in gloss finish, white, light grey and black), Crystal Green Stack Bond Gloss Mosaic (vibrant green stack tiles for splashbacks), Diamond White Gloss Mosaic (diamond shaped white and grey gloss tiles).
Colour has a profound psychological impact on design, influencing our emotions, perceptions, and overall experience of a space. Different colours evoke specific psychological responses, and understanding their effects is crucial when creating a desired ambiance. Considering ceramic tiles take up a large portion of the room, the colour you choose will play an important part in dictating the feeling experienced in the space. Here’s where choosing bright and bold colours offer a lot of fun in design, embracing lighthearted emotions to complete an eye-grabbing and charming interior.
Bold and bright ceramic tiles can be a game-changer when it comes to kitchen design, offering vibrancy, energy, and a sense of playfulness into the space. Keep in mind the emotion attached to the colour you choose in order to achieve your ideal look and feel. For example, shades of red are associated with passion and energy, blue is known for calming and yellow is associated with happiness and joy
Playing with coloured ceramic tiles is a great way to elevate a simple space into a design wonderment. If you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your kitchen, browse our wide selection of ceramic tiles. From Raku Blu Oriente (high gloss, porcelain, subway tiles) or Solid Pink Glossy (just like it sounds–solid, pink and glossy ceramic tiles)–the option is yours at Ceramic Tile Supplies!
Nothing draws your attention quite like decorative tiles. Made famous by Spain with famous landmarks such as The Alhambra, Park Güell, Casa Batlló and not to mention the entire Seville city in Spain which is known as the city of ceramic tiles! Today, interior designers and homeowners alike embrace the allure of decorative tiles to create stunning, visually captivating spaces that pay homage to the vibrant heritage of Spain.
Whether you’re looking for a fun and quirky design or a sophisticated modern look, decorative tiles vary considerably to match your vision and deliver that ‘wow-factor.’ Decorative tiles can be used to create stunning backsplashes, accent walls, and of course for flooring options too, instantly transforming the kitchen into a visually captivating and inviting area
Decorative tiles provide an opportunity to experiment with different styles, textures, and colour combinations, allowing for a truly customised and unforgettable kitchen design. If this is the vision that you’re seeking to achieve in your kitchen, we would recommend browsing our selection of decorative tiles. Styles vary from Spoon Blanc (white, patterned and embossed tiles), Ciment Floral (heritage inspired glazed porcelain tiles), Self More Decor 16 (13th century inspired matt finished glazed porcelain tiles) and many more!
Choosing your ceramic tiles for your kitchen is no easy decision. Whether you’re choosing timeless ceramic tiles or trendy ceramic tiles, either option holds countless options that offer a different look and feel to your interior. Before purchasing your ceramic tiles, we recommend always inspecting the tiles in person. Although browsing online gives you good insight into what style you might prefer, seeing the tiles in person is a different experience. Luckily, we offer our complete range of kitchen ceramic tiles at our showrooms in Wangara and Myaree. We encourage all to visit our showroom, talk with our friendly staff and find the timeless or trendy tiles that will complete your dream kitchen.
When shopping for floor tiles, one of the biggest factors to consider is the tile’s durability. Not all floor tiles are created equal, and some materials are more durable than others. Depending on where you’re installing your tiles you might need floor tiles with higher durability.
In this blog, we will compare the durability of different floor tile materials we provide at Ceramic Tile Supplies and offer useful information that will help you make your final decision. If you have any questions along the way, contact our team and we will be happy to help you.
Ceramic tiles are a popular choice for flooring due to their durability and affordability. They are made from clay and other natural materials that are fired at high temperatures. Ceramic tiles are strong and scratch-resistant, making them ideal for high-traffic areas such as kitchens and hallways.
Although many people mix-up ceramic and porcelain tiles, they are in fact different materials that hold different benefits. Ceramic tiles are considerably less dense than porcelain tiles, which makes them easier to cut into different shapes and sizes; however, it means they’re also less durable than porcelain tiles. If faced with heavy impact, ceramic tiles can chip/break, which can deter customers from choosing ceramic tiles.
To increase the durability of ceramic tiles, choose a ceramic glaze for your tiles. This is a thin layer of material that can be applied to a porcelain and/or ceramic object to give it a protective layer. Glazed ceramic tiles are a great option for all areas from indoor spaces such as bathroom floors and kitchen splashbacks, to outdoor areas where slip resistance is required.
Porcelain tiles are denser and therefore more durable than ceramic tiles. They are fired at a higher temperature than ceramic tiles, which gives them a tougher and heavier surface to withstand heavy impact. Porcelain tiles are highly resistant to scratches, corrosive liquids and general wear and tear, making them an ideal choice for high-traffic areas such as commercial buildings and outdoor areas.
Additionally, porcelain tiles are also impervious to water, making them ideal for installation in wet areas such as bathrooms and around swimming pools. They are also highly resistant to heat, so they can be used in spaces with fireplaces and stoves.
Due to this higher durability, porcelain tiles are generally more expensive than ceramic tiles. Although you will face a higher cost initially, you can expect a longer lifespan, making them a worthwhile investment.
In recent years, thin porcelain tiles emerged in the market, which offers the tough surface of porcelain tiles yet, at a lower density. Thin porcelain tiles offer a minimal thickness of between 3 – 8mm (previously, thickness was 10 – 12mm) and often range from 750mm – 1000mm wide and up to 3 meters in length. Unlike traditional porcelain tiles, thin porcelain tiles can easily be cut into different shapes and sizes to fit your design.
Timber is a much-loved material in Australia, with one of the most popular ways to incorporate timber is using timber for your flooring. Offering an eye-grabbing warmth of colour to the room whilst also providing comfortable underfoot, natural insulation and durability—timber flooring is a great option for your floor tiles.
Although timber flooring entices designers with their visuals, they’re not always the best choice for all homeowners. Natural wood flooring is expensive, requires regular maintenance (sanding, staining and waxing), can fade over time and are not recommended for wet areas. Ensure to consider the use of the space before you decide to install timber flooring.
Another option for timber flooring is choosing timber look tiles. These are tiles that visually look like timber however, are made of other materials.
With incredible advancements in technology, timber look tiles can appear almost identical to timber flooring, with added benefits that timber flooring lacks. For example, timber look tiles are more affordable, hard-wearing, water resistant, heat proof, easy to clean and require little maintenance. If you’re looking for an alternative to timber flooring, choosing timber look tiles is a no-brainer.
Similar to timber-look tiles, stone-look tiles replicate natural surfaces in a hard-wearing, water resistant and more affordable tile material (porcelain, ceramic and classic travertine – honed and filled). From limestone, clay, marble, rock surfaces and more—all stones can be replicated into stone-look tiles.
Stone-look tiles require little upkeep, offer great insulation and never go out of style. If you’re looking to achieve a modern aesthetic whilst accommodating a high foot traffic space, stone look tiles are an ideal choice of tile for your needs.
Travertine is a very durable and heavy type of natural limestone made from mineral deposits from natural springs. Travertine tiles are appealing with their organic surface and striking appearance featuring naturally formed swirls in the rock.
You can find travertine in bathrooms, showers, around pool areas and other wet areas due to the natural non-slip surface of the stone. Often travertine tiles are used on feature walls, offering a modern and stylish aesthetic to the room.
Here at Ceramic Tiles Supplies, we offer travertine tiles in both crosscut and vein cut formats and can be supplied in any size, with any finish. Depending on the finish you choose, slip resistance may be altered. Discuss with our team to ensure the glaze you choose accommodates your requirements.
In conclusion, different floor tile materials offer varying degrees of durability, with porcelain and natural stone tiles being the most durable, followed by ceramic tiles and vinyl tiles. It’s important to consider the intended use of the flooring, the level of foot traffic, and the likelihood of exposure to water, heat, and acidic substances when choosing the right type of tile. With proper installation and care, floor tiles can retain their high quality, colour and appearance for years to come.
We recommend visiting one of our Ceramic Tile Supplies showrooms (located in Myaree & Wangara) to see the selection of floor tiles in person. Floor tiles completely transform the aesthetics of a room, you want to ensure you’re 100% satisfied with your decision. See our opening hours here to organise your visit.
Just like people, tiles come in many different shapes and sizes. Depending on where you’re installing your tiles as well as your personal preferences, there are different factors at play that will determine whether you should choose large or small format tiles.
Choosing the right-sized tile is much more complex than just finding a tile that will fit in the space. Different tile sizes have different visual impacts as well as different practical components that cater to the room’s requirements. If you’re choosing a tile for your shower versus choosing a tile for your dining area—each area requires different-sized tiles to improve the functionality of the space.
In this blog, we unpack everything you need to know about small and large tiles to ensure you choose the right tile for your project.
It might sound obvious but one of the most important factors to consider before you decide whether to install large or small tiles is the size of the room. A wide and spacious home with an open kitchen and dining area will suit large format tiles. Alternatively, a small home, unit or apartment might better accommodate small tiles. It’s important to acquire the room’s measurements to get a better understanding of how the tiles will fit into the room.
For wall tile installations, the same logic applies. Once you have measured the length and width of the surface, you can consider the dimensions of the tiles and get a better understanding of the project at hand.
The smaller the tile, the more grout lines you will have on your surface. The grout line is the gap between one tile to another. Grout lines are essential, allowing for dilation of the floors and natural settling due to structural movements and variations in temperatures. Although 0 grout line is impossible, there are options for those seeking a minimal aesthetic with little grout lines as possible.
For customers who are seeking flooring with no grout lines, we would recommend large format tiles. Large format tiles have grown in popularity due to their striking appearance featuring minimal grout lines. Large format tiles are big in size varying from: 500mm x 1000mm, 1000mm x 1000mm, 1000mm x 3000mm and 1440x3200mm. The result is a surface with nearly no visible grout lines.
Although some people might think that large format tiles will be easier to install due to their larger size, however, this isn’t the case. Large-format tiles require different skills compared with regular tiles. This is important to keep in mind when choosing your tile installer. It’s best to choose a tile installer who has experience working with large-format tiles so that you can rest easy knowing that your project will be completed to a high standard.
If you have the luxury of choosing either large or small tiles, you might be struggling to make a final decision. To help with your deliberation, allow us to break down the main factors you want to keep in mind:
Arguably the most important factor to consider when choosing large or small tiles. Whilst large format tiles offer a seamless and chic surface that can elevate any room, small tiles can offer more creativity. Small tiles add character and charm with the option to create different patterns and play with colour. Large format tiles however are often one colour and mimic textures such as marble, cement and/or wood.
Ultimately, large format tiles will look modern, stylish and expansive. Small format tiles will offer fun, creative and interesting patterns.
Both large and small format tiles can accommodate different spaces. From kitchens and bathrooms to dining areas and bedrooms—both options can accommodate a wide variety of needs.
If you’re installing tiles in your kitchen or bathroom, it’s important to consider slip resistance. For both residential and commercial settings, slip resistance is a vital feature to include in your ceramic tiles to prevent accidents from occurring. Ensure to check the tile description or consult with one of our tile experts if you need slip resistance.
Those who choose large-format tiles will be delighted to discover that large-format tiles require less maintenance. Considering there are fewer grout lines, and in some cases no grout lines, between large format tiles, there’s less vigorous maintenance required.
Tiles with a rectified edge require less maintenance due to their straight edges allowing for less gap between tiles. Tiles with a rectified edge generally have a gap between 1-2mm rather than 2-5mm, which greatly aids the cleaning process.
If you’re still unsure about how much space you’re going to need for tiles, or how many tiles are needed for it, you can contact Ceramic Tile Supplies for more information. Our team will ensure that you’re given all the help and advice that you need so that you can get the best tiles for your home!
Comfortable and stylish outdoor living spaces are essential for the Australian home. Australia – Western Australia especially – is blessed with glorious sunny weather for most of the year. Because of such, many Australian homeowners use the outdoor area as the main space to entertain, enjoy their meals or watch sports. There’s just something incredibly relaxing about sitting on the patio, soaking up the sun and taking in those sunny afternoons.
If you’re looking to improve your outdoor area, the best place to start is with the flooring. The tiles you choose to fill a room completely changes the aesthetics of the interior. Wood, timber and organic colours will create a natural, earthy and warm aesthetic. Black, white or neutral tiles will make your space modern and chic. There are lots of different styles and textures to choose from, it can quickly become overwhelming! Not to worry, we’re here to help.
In this blog, we walk you through our summer tiles collection for 2023 and share with you the best outdoor tiles and swimming pool tiles to give your outdoor space the ‘wow’ factor you’ve been looking for. Let’s begin!
Tiles are versatile and practical materials, allowing you to install impressive designs not only within the interior of your home but also the exterior! Choosing high-quality outdoor tiles truly adds another level of sophistication to your outdoor space. Find the colour and material that suits your aesthetic, and watch as the outdoor area comes to life, one tile at a time.
Interior (and exterior) design is seeing a great focus on creative expression, resulting in more experimental artistic designs throughout spaces. Vibrant colours, unique patterns and colour-blocking are some of the tile trends that are flourishing in 2023.
Experimental designs have really been made possible with high-definition Inkjet technology. Inkjet technology allows for any print, pattern or design to be printed onto the ceramic tile. These patterns can vary from replicating organic materials (like wood and stone) to experimenting more with patterns and brush strokes.
Inkjet technology offers a wide variety of impressive and stylish options for your ceramic tiles. To find the unique design for your project, chat with our team at Ceramic Tile Supplies.
As outdoor spaces are surrounded by nature from the home’s garden, pool, sunlight and sky, nature-inspired tiles compliment these natural elements with gorgeous replications of wood, stone, sand or earth elements. These organic designs are an easy way to add impressive beauty to any area and instantly ‘wow’ guests as they walk out to the outdoor space.
There’s a great variety of nature-inspired tiles to choose from too. Styles vary from patterned tiles that mimic the detailing seen in granite, stone-look tiles that replicate impressive rock surfaces as well as other textured designs such as Epika Shell and Mystone Sand.
Timber-look tiles are one of the most popular flooring options for outdoor settings. Offering warmth and charm to an outdoor space whilst also being durable, slip-resistant and low maintenance—it’s no wonder why timber-look tiles are so sought after! Whilst real timber tiles are costly and require more maintenance, timber-look tiles are almost identical in appearance and more affordable too!
As travel is being re-introduced into the lives of Australians from the lingering effects of COVID, interest in the international is being reflected in design. Whether it’s European terracotta colours, Spain-inspired patterned tiles or Mexican ceramic pieces—we’re bringing our favourite holiday destinations to our home.
To recreate your favourite holiday destination, install decorative tiles into your outdoor space. Decorative tiles are wildly varying, from solid pink and glossy, to bold yet timeless floral designs, to textured white patterns—there’s the option to recreate just about any and every destination.
Complete the outdoor area with matching accessories, furniture and greenery to recreate the pocket of paradise you have in mind.
Large-format tiles are increasing in demand, with the large porcelain tiles adding a modern grandeur to outdoor spaces. Sophisticated, classy and striking—these larger tiles are eye-grabbing for outdoor areas and require minimal accessories to fill the room. You will only need a few pieces of furniture and/or plants to complete your outdoor space.
Choose between a variety of sizes ranging from: 500mm x 1000mm, 1000mm x 1000mm, 1000mm x 3000mm and 1440x3200mm, depending on your preferences. Large format tiles do require a bit more expertise to set up, we recommend contacting an experienced tile installer to ensure that the job is done appropriately.
If you’re lucky enough to have a swimming pool in your backyard, you will want to make sure you invest in high-quality and eye-grabbing swimming tiles to do your pool area justice. Consider what tiles you will require for inside the swimming pool as well as around the pool area. Every tile decision you make works together to create a harmonious aesthetic.
Please note, not all tiles can be installed into a swimming pool, they must be low absorption with Polyurethane reactive pre-mounted support that holds each tile in its place. Here at Ceramic Tile Supplies, all of our swimming pool tiles fulfil requirements.
Blue Mosaics are undoubtedly the most popular choice for swimming pool tiles in Perth. With a wide variety of shades to choose from, the rich blue mosaic shines through the water of your swimming pool, adding a subtle richness that’s reminiscent of the ocean.
Blue Mosaics are visually and practically fantastic. Both out of the water on raised walls and on the pool floor, the blue mosaic is captivating and classy. Blue Mosaics are perfect for outdoor spaces where the swimming pool is the centrepiece of the area, adding depth to your outdoor space.
Another mosaic option is choosing a black and/or white colour scheme. If you already have a colourful and attractive outdoor area, you might want to consider a minimalist tile for the swimming pool in either black or white.
Although black and white mosaics are quieter than blue mosaics, the simple colours can add an element of sophistication that really completes your outdoor area. If you have chosen a creative and experimental outdoor design, choosing black or white works as a tasteful finishing touch.
With the summer months finally here, it’s time to get the perfect outdoor space in order to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather!
We hope you found our blog post on the best outdoor tiles and swimming pool tiles useful! If you’re looking for anything else to enhance your outdoor space, don’t forget to check out our wide range of outdoor tiles and swimming pool tiles. No matter your requirements or style preferences, we have a tile to match.
Unsure where to start? Get in contact with our team today. We look forward to bringing your dream outdoor space to life.
