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.
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.
When it comes to home renovations, you want everything to be perfect. From the colour scheme, to the accessories, to even the lightbulbs you choose—every component plays an important role in creating the atmosphere and ambiance of the space.
The outdoor area of your home makes for an excellent space to entertain friends. Whether it’s your backyard or front patio, the outdoor area makes for a crucial part of your home.
If your outdoor area is overdue for a renovation or touch up, the most affordable and impactful way is investing in new flooring.
Flooring is the centerpiece of a space. Changing the flooring alone can greatly alter the mood and style of the entire outdoor area.
Here, we’ve included the top 5 flooring ideas to improve your home’s outdoor area. Browse through, find your favourites and enquire with our team to make your style dreams come true.
Just in: colour is making a comeback!
Styling used to be all about black, white and grey – keeping it as minimal as possible. Don’t get us wrong, minimalism will forever have a place in styling. However, we can’t help but feel excited by this resurgence of fun and eye grabbing colours!
Mosaic tiles are smaller pieces of tile (made from glass, stone, marble, porcelain, travertine, metal and pebble) that are combined together to create impressive flooring designs. With a wide variety of colours, patterns and shapes to choose from, mosaic tiles are one of our favourite ways to add colour to an outdoor area.
Just as there are many varieties of mosaics there are many applications in which mosaics can be used for example such as flooring, splash backs, benchtops and even in pools. To ensure you use the right mosaic in the right location, always check with a professional to esquire its the best fit.
Timber, in any room, offers a stunning warm aesthetic. Paired with healthy plants and your rich green garden space – choosing timber tiles for a patio would be the pièce de résistance to your outdoor area.
Offering the same beautiful aesthetic as timber floorboards, timber-look tiles offer a more affordable and durable option to outdoor flooring.
Whilst it’s always nice to boast that you have real timber flooring in your outdoor space, they do come with a few drawbacks. Timber flooring can be more prone to scratches, dents and water damage and require regular maintenance to maintain colour and quality. To avoid these timely and costly occurrences, many choose timber-look tiles instead.
Timber-look tiles offer the best of both worlds – aesthetic (check) and durability (check). Timber-look floorboards for outdoor spaces are tough and are easy to clean and maintain – this means less maintenance costs in the short and long term.
Choosing timber-look tiles also is a great insulator and is comfortable on bare feet – making it a fantastic choice for outdoor styling no matter the weather or activities.
Replicate the beautiful natural textures of stone with stone-look tiles.
Stone-look tiles are growing in popularity with more natural looks being highly sought after. Although we all wished we had the budget to purchase real stone tiles, stone-look tiles produce the same aesthetic with greater longevity!
Stone look porcelain is a more durable option that will involve greater costs initially but will pay off in the long run. Ceramic tiles are more affordable however, they aren’t as strong. If your outdoor space lacks sufficient cover, you might want to consider choosing porcelain tiles due to their weather resistance.
Thanks to modern manufacturing stone-look tiles offer a stunning and uncanny replica of stone tiles. Tile manufacturers have really impressed us with their expertise, recreating those small details you find in natural stone. With delicate stone veins and natural blemishes, stone-look tiles completely revamp outdoor spaces.
We have a huge range of high quality Italian made stone look tiles with a variety of finishing options.
Add an edgy modernity to your outdoor area with concrete look tiles.
Growing in popularity amongst interior designers and renovators, concrete-look tiles appear identical to polished concrete, offering a stunning canvas to your outdoor area styling.
On top of their appealing design, concrete-look tiles are low maintenance, long lasting and can withstand just about anything! Unlike a real concrete surface that can be damaged by harsh chemicals or acids, concrete-look tiles don’t require any special treatment.
Many of the tile manufacturers are producing larger sized tiles in their populare ranges like 1200x600mm or 1200x1200mm making the choice between concrete and concrete look tile even easier.
Slip resistant tiles create a safer outdoor environment for the whole family.
If your outdoor space is located beside a pool, garden or area that will experience contact with water, it’s a smart idea to install slip resistant tiles. Luckily, here at Ceramic Tile Supplies, we offer a wide selection of anti-slip tiles that vary from sizes; 100x100mm, 200x200mm, 200x1200mm, 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x600mm and other special order sizes.
With each slip resistant tile, there’s an accompanying slip rating that has been determined through industry recognised tests. When you purchase your slip resistant tile, you might want to consider the rating for your space, as there is such a thing as too little or too much. However, slip resistant tile ratings are only mandatory for commercial spaces.
Now that you’ve discovered our 5 flooring ideas to improve your home’s outdoor area – it’s time to choose!
If you’re still unsure on where to start, feel free to contact our team for more information. We can provide both technical and stylistic help to make sure that your outdoor area is both safe yet, also aesthetic.
Add your personality, a bold statement or points of interest to your home by using tiles outdoors. It is always more acceptable to go bolder outside than in. Is this because we associate more freedom and fun to our outdoor living areas or is it because the outdoors is more of an evolving area? Either way freshening up your outdoors with tiles is a great cost effective way to inject your own style into your home.
Allow us to give some examples of areas where you can freshen up that tired outdoor space and create a place where families and friends can come together or where you can retreat to after a long week at work.
There are many names an outdoor eating area takes; Alfresco, BBQ, Patio, Pizza Oven, Bar or Wet Bar. The point is no matter the food or drink involved imagine walking from inside your home out to the table, plate in hand, and your flooring paves the way seamlessly from indoors to out, your outdoor dining area increasing your over all living area by double even triple to make your entertaining space beyond impressive.
At Ceramic Tile Supplies we can create this seamless look with many of our ranges. Stone, Concrete or Timber you can use an easy clean, everyday tile for inside your home and extend the look with a non-slip outside matching tile.
Don’t forget to add personality to your alfresco splashback or even benchtop. Try using some industrial looking tiles often practical in colour and excellent for keeping stains and cooking splashes off your rendered walls. Or use mosaic tiles for that splash of colour to brighten up a drab space.
The area most associated with outdoor tiles is the inside of a swimming pool. We have a whole blog regarding this area. But what about around the pool? It is important to note that freshening up the whole pool area breaths life back in to the back yard instantly adding value to your home.
Refreshing swimming pool paving can be as easy as adding tiles on top of your pool concrete surrounds. If you want to take it a step further 20mm thick tiles or (2cm) are available that can be laid just like pavers. These thick tiles can be extended to all areas around the yard including driveways, patios or pathways and comes in stone, concrete and even timber appearances but are made from strong, hard porcelain. Ask our staff to show you some samples if you would like to find out more.
More and more customers we talk to are renovating little corners of their gardens to accommodate an outdoor bathroom where you can shower between the leaves or soak under the stars.
We have some great decorative tiles to complete this bright bohemian look. Or go the rustic style by using our timber look tiles as they will not rot, fade or disintegrate over time.
Most would agree that their outdoor areas are where the fun is to be had. Your little part of paradise. Bring your ideas and designs to one of our showrooms and our helpful staff can work with you to create your dreams. Our Myaree and Wangara Showroom staff have many years of experience in design and planning of all types of areas and we are always up for a challenge.
Talk to us today or book a one-on-one consultation at our Wangara or Myaree tile showrooms.
