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Bring your kitchen project to life with mosaic splashback tiles

By Kitchen Tiles, Trends

For many homes, the kitchen splashback is the hero of the kitchen space. And it’s often one of the most deliberated design decisions in a home.

 

A new splashback is an easy and effective way to revive your kitchen. It’s an opportunity to express your personal style in a space often surrounded by neutral benchtops and cabinetry.

Tiles are a popular option, as they’re durable, wipe clean and are easy to install. Want to really make an impact with maximum colour and texture? Go for a mosaic tiled splashback.

Technology has come a long way with the design and manufacture of mosaic tiles.
Mosaic tiles are nowadays available in a wide variety of colours, textures, finishes and materials such as glass, ceramic, porcelain and stone. Striking patterns and beautifully detailed surfaces can be created in your kitchen, all with the use of mosaic tiles.

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Why are mosaic tiles great for your kitchen splashback?

Unique, stylish and on trend, mosaic tiles were made for the kitchen. Here’s why.

Mosaic tiles are easy to install

Despite what you may have heard in the past, fixing mosaic tiles isn’t as hard as you think. These days, most mosaic tiles come sheeted with mesh backing, so they are very quick and easy to install. To make your life easier design your cabinet heights to match in with what mosaics you are going to use.

Mosaic splashback tiles are simple to maintain

One of the reasons why mosaic tiles are great to use in your kitchen is that they are easy to keep clean. However, extra care must be taken when it comes to the grout so that it doesn’t stain.

Our tip: Use a grout sealant once the splashback is installed so you get maximum protection from stains. This also works for stone splashbacks to give extra life.

Mosaic tiles can protect your walls

Creating a tiled kitchen splashback helps protect your walls from everyday damage. Not only will investing in mosaic tiles add a splash of colour to your kitchen, it will also prevent your walls from coming into contact with grease, food and dirt. It’s a lot easier to clean a tiled wall than it is a stained wall!

Mosaic kitchen tiles are versatile

The good thing about mosaic tiles is that there are so many options to choose from. You can be bold and experiment with different designs to see which new look will complement your kitchen.

How to use mosaic tiles for your kitchen splashback

Traditionally, tiled splashbacks are fixed up to the ‘splash zone’ often ending at the cabinetry height or just below the rangehood. Increasingly, we’re seeing kitchen splashback tiles being installed all the way to the ceiling, creating a fresh new look.

Some popular mosaic kitchen splashback tiles include:

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Glass mosaic tiles

The latest trend in mosaics are glass mosaic tiles. When applied, they create a reflective pearly finish, perfect if you’re looking to add a touch of luxury to your kitchen.

Stone mosaic tiles

There are many shapes and colours when it comes to Stone mosaic tiles. Popular designs are; stacked, fans, herringbone, cubes or squares and hexagonal.

Hexagonal mosaic tiles

Versatile and eye catching, hexagonal mosaic tiles make for a very stylish kitchen splashback. Blend the grout to the mosaic colours to give you a textural look or mix it up by contrasting the grout to compliment the style.

Kit-Kat mosaic tiles

Kit-Kat mosaics also known as finger mosaics or stick mosaics are gaining momentum in home interiors, especially with splashbacks to create the ultimate modern statement in the kitchen.

Explore our range of mosaic kitchen splashback tiles in Perth

Get inspiration from Perth’s kitchen tile specialists! Take a look at our photo gallery for ideas, browse mosaic kitchen tiles online, or view our mosaic splashback tile collection on display at our Myaree or Wangara showrooms.

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September 23, 2021
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How to make a statement with decorative tiles

By Architects & Builders, Trends

Have you ever considered decorative tiles in your home? Using decorative tiles is a great way to add dimension and spruce up your walls or floors, to give a room a unique look.

So, where and how should you use decorative tiles to achieve a stylish effect? While decorative tiles are most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms, don’t limit yourself to just these rooms. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can add character to any room.

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Hero your kitchen beyond the splashback 

The most obvious place to add personality to your kitchen is with the splashback, but if you have an island, why not carry the decorative tiles through to the wall of your snack bar area? This is an area which often gets neglected, but by adding a decorative tile like Moroccan inspired tiles, it can make an even bigger impact to a space often reserved for shoe scuff marks. 

Add flair to your floor 

With the right choice of decorative tiles, you can dramatically transform a boring looking floor into the most talked about room in the house. For example play with the tiles amongst your main floor as a tile matt or try adding texture to a bathroom floor.

Something as simple as a geometric black and white pattern can make all the difference in a bathroom. Break the mould and experiment. Rather than keep to a repeating pattern or design, create an exciting floor space with tiles scattered in a non-repeating pattern, and have some of them creep halfway up the wall for a truly unique look.

Accentuate your ceilings

Add more texture to your bathroom by going floor to ceiling with your tiles. You can create an interesting feature wall using decorative tiles of any shape or size for dramatic effect. Tiling up to your ceiling will also add the feeling of height to your space!

Make small but impactful touches

When it comes to decorative tiles, sometimes less is more. Something as simple as creating a band of decorative tiles in an eye-popping colour or pattern in your wet areas, is all you need to add a little flair to a room. If using mosaic tiles, look for tiles already assembled in a pattern and secured to mesh sheets, to save on costs and installation. 

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What about the grout?

While grout serves its purpose of filling the gaps in your tiles, it can be used as a decorative tool as well. If you want to make your tile design stand out, choose a dark or coloured grout to create contrast. A light or matching colour will blend in and make your tile design look uniformed.

Final thoughts

It’s all about getting the balance right. To avoid any style errors with decorative tiles, follow these simple tips:

  • Make sure you use colours that complement not clash (unless the design warrants it).
  • Avoid using different tile patterns in the same room as it will look too busy. Choose where to make your statement and then stick with neutral tiles everywhere else.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to experiment. Decorative tiles are great for the imagination, so bring yours to life and showcase it in your home!

Perth’s decorative tile specialists

Be inspired by Ceramic Tile Supplies’ extensive range of quality decorative tiles. Browse online or visit one of our showrooms in Wangara and Myaree to see the full range of decorative tiles in Perth.

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August 23, 2021
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5 tile trends to look out for in 2021

By General, Architects & Builders, Trends

Planning to do some home renovations this year? To give you some inspiration for your next bathroom, kitchen or flooring project, let’s take a look at some of the top tile trends emerging.

As we head into 2021, timber look tiles continue to gain momentum, along with marble imitation tiles and stone look tiles that seamlessly incorporate natural hues.

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Timber look tiles

A far more affordable, maintenance free and durable solution to natural hardwood, timber look tiles keep evolving, making it ideal for virtually any interior space that needs a little extra warmth and elegance. Great for highlighting functional areas and creating accents in a room, the authentic look of wood tiles can’t be beaten and can be applied both indoors and outdoors.

Because of its waterproofing abilities, we’re especially seeing more timber tiles popping up in bathroom designs. Not confined to the floors, designers are playing with feature timber accents where timber could previously not be used.

Texture trends to look for in wood look tiles include wire brushed, hand scraped, white washed and distressed wood surfaces.

Natural stone look tiles

Stone look tiles are extremely popular in kitchens, bathrooms and even outdoors. Clean, elegant and convincingly real in appearance, tile manufacturers have mastered these looks to recreate tiles in marble, limestone, slate and travertine styles.

Marble look tiles in particular are being used extensively in flooring and in bathrooms. Less porous, more durable, accessible and affordable compared to the real thing, creating that luxe feeling in your home always associated with marble, is now easier than ever.

Square tiles as a feature

Square tiles are the new subway. They are great for splashbacks and feature walls and come in many sizes and colours. Often you will see a design with a smaller square mosaic as a bathroom feature wall or a traditional 200x200mm square non-rectified tile with a repeating pattern adding character to a small floor area.

Play with colour and patterns with the square tile. A square tile can be laid brick bond, on the 45 degree angle or in checker pattern. A handmade traditional tile can call for a Hamptons feel or farm house look where a solid block colour mosaic can give a mid-century or post-modern look to a design.

Floral patterns are a hit

And we’re not talking “grandma’s wallpaper” style approach. Big, bold and bright walls with elements of tropical plants or blossoming flowers, is setting an original and refreshing trend for bathrooms. To achieve the best look, you should only use this style to accentuate and decorate a certain area, not the entire space. Botanical print tiles are especially ideal for bathrooms without a window.

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Metallic imitation

Another tile trend that’s emerging is the metal look tile. This style isn’t for everyone, it’s geared more towards achieving a high-tech, industrial, minimalistic urban feel, or depending on the choice of tile, a vintage retro interior.

Metallic look tiles come in all sorts of shades and effects including a rust effect, oxidized copper, platinum, white gold, steel, aluminium and silver. The use of such cladding creates a very unique design for walls and floors, even work surfaces and countertops. When decorating a room with this style of tile, it’s important to think about how the metallic look will blend with your décor, to ensure the interiors complement each other.

When selecting new tiles for your home, by all means consider the trends to achieve a well-designed room, but stick with your personal preference so that you don’t get bored of the look too quickly, and can enjoy your space for years to come.

View the entire Ceramic Tile Supplies range in our Myaree and Wangara showrooms or online at www.ctsupplies.com.au

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January 5, 2021
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Tile Trends to Keep an Eye Out for in 2020

By Bathroom Tiles, Architects & Builders, General, TrendsNo Comments

Are you decorating your bathroom for the first time or renovating an old, tired look? Either way, we understand the feeling. The new year is time for a new look.

Adding tiles to your bathroom or replacing old ones will keep it looking modern, fashionable, and fresh. To keep this private space looking new, we recommend keeping an eye out for tile trends coming in 2020. Tiles, like paint colours or clothing styles, go in and out of fashion, so you want to keep a finger on the pulse of trends for bathroom tiles.

Here are some trends to look out for in 2020 and tips for tiles Perth homeowners will love:

Decorating and Renovating

If you’re decorating or renovating your bathroom to look more fashionable, you will need to look out for a style that appeals to you but doesn’t sacrifice on quality or functionality.

Finding something that looks modern yet remains in style with the existing home is a challenge many buyers face. But with the right bathroom tiles, you can find something to satisfy your desires and practical needs.

When decorating, one helpful tip is that you can create a light and glamorous bathroom with pastel colours, glass tiles, or more organic looks.

The right bathroom tiles and the right placement also can help change the whole vibe of the room. This New Year, look out for tiles that will make your room look more spacious. Large, airy spaces are the new trend for 2020.

Vibrant and bold looks are also in, so decorate your walls and floors with strong styles whilst keeping them classy. Remember, practical can be pretty.

Style and Design

We have a whole range of tiles on offer, so look out for great designs that are set to be popular in 2020. The four style and design categories to consider are colour, texture, decor, and natural aesthetics.

1) Colour

You want to match your tiles to the colour of your bathroom, whether that is the current colour or a new shade that you’re planning on painting.

Light pastel colours will be popular in 2020. We have a range of pastels and mixed colours for you to peruse, including our Trend glass mosaic ranges and our Solid subway tile range.

Bi-colour tiles and contrasting colours are also promising to be popular as people move toward bold and quirky looks. You can accomplish this by pairing solid colours on the same wall in different patterns and textures.

2) Texture

Textured styles are on the rise. This can be done in two ways; the texture you feel or the visual patterned texture on the tiles. When it comes to feel it is fun to play with the use of smooth, glossy, lappato, satin, embossed or rough tiles. But keep in mind smooth tiles are easier to clean but the rougher tiles have a better grip which can be practical for a bathroom floor. For a visual textural look it is great to use a mix of a highly patterned tile (think floral look, natural stone look or concrete look) mixed with a basic non patterned tile. Check out our Alabastro, Carrara, and Busker series for a variety of textured styles.

This year, textures are important as part of the Bohemian look, which is quirky and artsy. Designers using a combination of textured walls and floor tiles with decorative feature elements.

3) Decorative

Decorative tiles with patterns and shapes on them are popular for 2020. A little bit of bohemian, a geometric shape and the mosaic look are all promising styles for the New Year.

We have a range of mosaics, from ceramic and glass to porcelain and stone. The Scales and Penny-Round series are especially popular and eye-catching.

For decorative styles, check out the Herringbone, Brick Crystla, and Ciment series. Whether you like geometric or floral designs, we have options for you.

4) Natural

The natural look is going to be a popular one in 2020. The top natural materials include stone, concrete, or timber-look. These come in greys, browns, and white tinges. The charm of these simple and effective tiles lies in their organic look.

For stone options, we have a wide selection, from the Chorus series to the Mystone and Scot.

Popular concrete options include the Busker line, Downtown, and Evoque lines.

The timber styles that render the best au naturel look are the Cherokee and Supergres series.

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If you’re looking for a new bathroom look, then now is the time to check out tile trends for 2020. Stay ahead of the curve by shopping now for the coming year. You also can stop by one of our tiles Perth showrooms in 2020 and see what’s trending!

December 29, 2019
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In the spotlight Daniel Lomma Design & Supergres Timber Tiles

By General, Architects & Builders, TrendsNo Comments

 

 

Perth is all about the weather. On average our days are moderate, our summers are hot and our winters are mild. This means the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at one’s home is abundant. Balmy summer nights, sunny winter days. It’s no wonder we strive to have an outdoor area to suit our needs whether it be for entertaining or just accommodating our family needs.

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Daniel Lomma Design has embraced our diverse living style and designed The Barnard by creating a living space that draws all living areas together, inside and out. There is balanced flow from the lounge to dining into kitchen as well as kitchen to dining into the outdoor entertaining then garden.

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How has he done this so successfully? By utilising the Travel South Gold timber look tile on the floor, Daniel created subtle visual separations, without any physical bounds. The timber tile allows for a decking style outdoor finish that is hard wearing and ideal for its environment. The same finish has been extended into the inside of the home as an inlay under the dining area. Inlaid as such into the main floor creates that visual separation and seamless flow from outside in.

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There are many uses for a timber tile and for that reason it is becoming more and more popular in our homes. The Travel Series from Ceramic Tile Supplies offers various formats and finishes to accommodate for these uses. For example in the alfresco of The Barnard, Daniel Lomma Designs selected a Strutturato (R11) finish, this more grip like finish helps when the area is wet and creates a non-slip, safe floor environment. However within the home a finish like this would be more tedious to clean so a standard (R9) finish was used, blending in seamlessly with the main floor tile finish as well.

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Another excellent example of location for a timber tile is the floor and wall feature Daniel has designed into the powder room and ensuite. Buy flowing the timber tile from the floor up the wall it creates a stunning contrasting, balanced backdrop to the bath or rich luxe environment for a visitor to the powder room.

Daniel Lomma Design have created a home with thorough thought and insight to how The Barnard will be lived in and how the products used can complement this. A designer will always push products to their maximum and give you a well-conceived design.

 

If you would like to know how this may suit your home contact Daniel Lomma Design or view the Travel timber tile series at Ceramic Tile Supplies Myaree and Wangara showrooms.

 

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October 11, 2019
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