Tiles

From coloured tiles to crazy paving, the latest flooring ideas will sweep you off your feet Soft, organic carpet, exotic tiles or weathered floorboards – whatever your choice, the floor covering in your home drives your interior’s design, uniting the space. Here, quality is just as important as style. It’s time to let your flooring […]

Feather your nest in style in 2024, as we share the trends the design experts are flocking to this year Photographer: Brooke Holm What interior design trends will we see in 2024? Now we’ve all heard of Quiet Luxury, maximalist decor and cottagecore. Boucle fabrics and organic shapes have flooded our Pinterest boards. But as […]

Get ready to make some hard decisions for your walls and floors  With so many tiles available it may feel a bit overwhelming choosing just one. Fortunately, not all tiles are created equal, which makes narrowing down the choice much easier. Bear in mind when looking at tiles that they are priced in dollars per […]

The terrazzo tile trend has taken over homes and hearts thanks to their versatile look and practical benefits. Here’s why the trend is making a comeback If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind surface option that’s warmer than marble and more interesting than ceramic tiles, then look no further than terrazzo tiles. While terrazzo has been […]

Textured, contemporary, geometric or traditional? For colour, pattern and enduring tile style, here’s what’s hot for walls and floors Kiwis have traditionally used tiles for the wet areas of their homes, but these days they’re installing them elsewhere too. It’s a trend that’s growing as home and business owners look for attractive, durable and low-maintainance […]

A carefully considered extension to a compact bungalow has given an Auckland family some much-needed breathing room – and extra display space Michelle Hall Collins and Michael Collins are “serial renovators”, but they may have done themselves out of jobs. The Aucklanders have spent almost 20 years having their 1930 bungalow in the city’s seaside […]

This look is all about going bold or going home. Find out how you can remodel your bathroom with fun Modern Memphis style with Mico Bathrooms Embrace colour with this graphic, fun and quirky look. Bring the striking 1980s Memphis aesthetic up to date with a statement candyfloss-pink tile as the hero element. Black accents […]

Statement tiles can create major impact in your home but it’s easy to get lost in the array of colours and shapes. Let us smooth the way with these top tile tips  6 of the hottest statement tile trends to inspire your next project To make a statement with tiles, you needn’t choose a brash […]

Describe your interior style My interior style is clean lines with luxury finishes and an industrial edge, with a bit of art deco vintage glamour added to the mix. How did you choose your colour palette? Our architect had very similar ideas on aesthetics for the project and once I started to explain what I […]

Steven Rowe, aka Tidy Tiling Service, answers our questions about what to consider before tiling your bathroom What are some of the trends you’re seeing in bathroom tiles? Steven Rowe: The trend seems to be using larger (600 x 600mm) floor tiles for small rooms like bathrooms. Although these may visually expand a small space, […]

When it comes to choosing tiles for your home interior, it may be hard knowing where to start. Here are some key guidelines to make things easier 1. Before you start Think about the style of your home. Have a look through magazines and online for images of tiles you like. Try and not go […]

This step-by-step guide covers the basics for cleaning tiles – for surfaces that sparkle! Step 1 Give the floor a good vacuum to remove any surface dirt, dust or hair. Step 2 Mop the tiled surface with a solution of warm water and vinegar (half a cup of vinegar to three litres of water). Avoid […]

A step-by-step guide for removing grime and dirt from grout between tiled surfaces How to clean grout 1 Give the area a good clean Clean the area with a scrubbing brush and a mild cleaning solution (such as dishwashing liquid) mixed with warm water. Dip a nylon scrubbing brush in warm soapy water and scrub […]

High-quality fixtures and fittings combine effortlessly with on-trend tiles to create this luxurious kitchen-turned-bathroom Who lives here? Kate Saunders (blogger and founder/director of The Mindful Gardener), Anthony Saunders (client director Institutional Banking), Natalie, Ruby, and Hannah, plus Ted the dog. The project Our villa originally consisted of two separate flats, so we lived in one […]

Elegant, striking and chic, the use of statement tiles isn’t just a passing trend. Find out how to apply statement tiles in your home with our handy Q&A with the experts from TileWorks What is a statement tile? A statement tile creates a striking focal point in a room. An example would be a feature wall or […]

A drop-dead glamorous bathroom and ensuite fit for a movie star Snapshot Who lives here? Jo Clelland (hair and makeup artist and mum), Mat Vermeulen (MD of Ceva Logistics),  Mila. Location Grey Lynn, Auckland. Jo, How long have you lived here? We bought the house a year ago, to renovate. We only got half way through the project […]