Inspiration & Helpful Tips for Your Home
Embarking on a tiling project — no matter how simple or small — can be both exciting and unnerving at the same time. What will work best? How many will you need? When can two styles mix, or can they?
We have suggestions that may give you the confidence to be imaginative with our diverse range of tiles. So read on and discover all the possibilities in your hands.
Outdoor
Express your love for Nature with our hardy range of outdoor tiles. And deck your patios and courtyards in interesting and attractive ways with a variety of motifs, shapes and surfaces. Read on and discover a whole new world of outdoor ideas.
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Practical Tip 1
Durability & Easy Maintenance
When designing your outdoor space, do remember that climate plays an important role in determining the right outdoor tiles for courtyards, pool decks or patios. In tropical countries, high humidity levels can expedite the growth of mould which collect in grouts and make cleaning a challenge.
Our Stucco range in Black and Pavement range in Smoke make great outdoor tiles because they’re made especially to handle harsh conditions and are easy to maintain.
Use them to compose a soothing Zen garden or yard, complete with black planter boxes, sculptured bonsai plants and various cacti.
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Practical Tip 2
Weather-resistant Wooden Decks
Not all varieties of wood can withstand the contraction caused by extreme heat during the day and sudden cooling at night-fall in certain climates.The availability of wood-inspired tiles makes that a problem of the past for those who’ve always wanted a rustic outdoor space for themselves.
Our Timber collection comes in various shades of natural hard wood, from ash-white and hickory to hazelnut and black oak.
Replicate this rustic deck with our Carbon range in Dune and Chargrey. Or mix and match different shades by combining our Brunswick range in Wheat and White with our New England range in Ash.
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Practical Tip 3
Textured Surfaces For Safety
When tiling for outdoor areas that are either exposed to seasonal rainfall, or that surround water features like ponds and swimming pools, remember that slip-resistant tiles are the way to go. Also, the more grout lines you have, the more surface friction you’ll get for increased safety.
Our diverse range of anti-slip external tiles are available in a variety of shapes to help you construct the look you want with peace of mind.
For this coffee-brown or wheat coloured look, for instance, check out the hive-shape cuts of our Metamorphic range in Fango, or try our Tundra range in Latte.
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Creative Tip 1
Pragmatic Minimalism
For an outdoor deck that’s inspired by the brown-black starkness popular in spa resorts, contrast deep-grain wooden benches with textured dark flooring to create a little energy. Dress up the space in the right mood with metal lanterns and candles in glass or metal holders.
Meanwhile, using a side or coffee table in a bold colour will impart a modern twist to the ambience.
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Artsy & Rustic Chic
This modern-rustic balcony is perfect for entertaining guests or simply for winding down with a book. Create your own version by matching functionally designed wood furniture with cool pastel grey and cream furnishings.
Complete the look with an earth-toned flooring as well as lots of strategically placed wooden planter boxes of greens and flowering plants.
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Creative Tip 3
Modern Luxury
To fashion a simple yet elegant patio like this one, use greys and creams to connote modern luxury with ease. Design a grey-tile flooring that experiments with contrast in shade, shape and size for a unique style.
Bring together rattan chairs and a wooden, circular coffee table that has been stained for weathered look. And glam up with a stark black avant-garde vase filled with dried, decorative twigs.
