Kitchen benchtops can have a major impact on your kitchens overall look. A solid stone benchtop can be a fabulous centerpiece, especially if you are going to install an island unit in your design. The type of material you will choose for your benchtop, along with the colour and style is what will give your kitchen a unique look.

Marble is a great natural stone and is most suitable for bathroom vanity tops.  However this material can also be used as a kitchen benchtop as long as you are aware of the stones limitation.   The payoff for the use of this material is that it offers a traditionally refined and luxurious look – and each slab is truly unique.

Marble is very porous so it requires careful maintenance.  Spills will stain it if not wiped off quickly and it must be sealed to protect it.  Marble is perfect for use on a bench surface to be exclusively used for pastry baking – the Italians have lived with these natural stones for centuries.

The latest addition to our natural stone range is the Italian sourced Statuario Venato polished marble (as pictured).  Designed by Mal Corboy this ultra-modern kitchen has used the Statuario Venato marble combined with stainless steel, which provides an overall strong mono chromatic look.

Come and see the entire range of natural stones available from Tile Warehouse now.

At this time of year, tile manufacturers around the world are hard at work bringing new products to the market that they believe will generate interest in the architectural and design community.  Manufacturers are investing time and money to research and develop high-end product lines that are fresh and unique, and it is up to architects and designers to take this inspiration and utilize these collections to create innovative and unique designs for both residential and commercial spaces.

FAP of Italy have one such range this year – Sorgenti is a unique porcelain floor tile range available in both 450x900 and 150x900.  Designed in subtle colourings with an attractive linea design, this range is both beautiful and functional.  Exceptionally hard wearing and 100% impervious glazed porcelain material; we expect this range to be popular with architects and designers alike.

As always FAP brings you the best in designer tile stoneware…come in and see the entire range today at your local Tile Warehouse!

It seems homeowners today are more willing to spend money on aesthetically pleasing designs, and therefore, they are using stone and tile for more creative and elaborate features of the home.  In terms of colour, some homeowners prefer the traditional look of black-and-white tile.  Traditional and timeless this simple colour scheme can add a decorative element, through clever design to an otherwise ordinary space.

Moreover, the combination of stone and tile has become a popular trend not only in commercial and hospitality sectors, but in residential settings as well.  Pairing a granite countertop with a tiled floor is just one of the ways designers are incorporating these materials into a space to complement one another.

Pictured here is the new Pure White and Black full body porcelain floor range – tiled in a chequerboard pattern.  Teamed with a black granite benchtop this creates a dramatic statement.

With hectic work schedules and busy personal lives, homeowners are seeking refuge in their living spaces at the end of the day.  For many, spacious rooms and a soothing materials palette are at the top of the list when it comes to residential interiors.  And the wide range of tile products available today definitely contributes to beautiful and refreshing home designs — no matter what style or budget. 

Pictured here is the new Tempo 450x450 range of glazed porcelain tile from Pamesa.  Affordably priced and featuring six unique and fashionable colours, the Tempo range can offer a personal touch to your next project. 

Come in and view the entire range today!

The new Galaxy series is a truly unique porcelain tile range and as the name indicates, the inspiration for this series comes from the sun, moon, stars and clouds.  These porcelain tiles display clear patterns and attractive colours which have been influenced by an artist’s perception of our galaxy. 

Galaxy is a full body porcelain tile series which has quartz mineral powder added during the manufacturing process.  This results in the distinct patterning, comparable to natural stone without compromising durability.  The colours are harmoniously uniform when viewed from a distance, but on closer inspection you will see the tiles display a natural variation.

We have four colours of Charcoal, Silver, Stone and wood available in the popular 300x600 size and in both matt (internal) and structured (external) finishes.  We also have the matching mosaic 300x300 and decorator 300x600.  You will find that these matching pieces are unique in that they mix the matt and structured finishes for a tactile effect. 

This is a complete package for your next project - come and see the range today!

FAP is an Italian factory that is continually pushing the boundaries of modern ceramic design.  Not just content to manufacture ceramic floor and wall tiles they have launched headlong into producing accessories.  First to be seen at Cersaie 2008 was the new Variazione range, which includes listellos, hooks, shelves, blocks for creating walls and even ceramic soap dishes and cups.

Available now at the Tile Warehouse is the new Variazione Listello in both colours of Bianco and Nero (as pictured).  Coordinate this with the Variazione Hook and you can create truly unique and functional features in any project.  This material has been designed to combine with any other FAP range we have in stock to allow for your design flexibility. 

This is a truly unique product and available exclusively from your nearest Tile Warehouse location.

During recent years we have seen the worldwide demand for porcelain tile soar due in part to technical advantages over ceramic tile, but also improved design.  Italy remains the leader in porcelain technology but China is emerging as one of the fastest growing porcelain tile manufacturing countries in the world.

We have noticed that some of China’s tile companies are paying more attention to producing innovative designs, and as a direct result a number of high quality products are appearing.  Many internationally renowned designers are also commissioned by some of the leading Chinese manufacturers. This growing trend is helping to create more appealing and very competitively priced products.

Aurelia of Italy is one of the most prestigious brands on the Italian tile market.  Recently they formed a venture with a leading Chinese factory to produce high quality ranges of porcelain tiles for this growing market.  Tile Warehouse immediately saw an opportunity with their new Materia range of double loaded porcelains.

The Materia range offers the two popular colours of Nero (as pictured) and Bronzo available in 300x300, 300x600 and 600x600 formats.  Both colours are available in matt and polished finishes for interior and matching structured for exterior areas.  This enables your design inspiration to flow from inside to out…come into your nearest Tile Warehouse location to view the entire Materia range today. 

With a sea of new introductions to the category we term “glamour”, there has never been a better time to dress up an interior. This season’s new trends for floral patterns, texture and glitz looked like they came straight from the pages of Vogue. This artistic style is very evident in FAP’s new range, Suite. 

The Suite range has been based on the icons of classic style – black and white.  These two colours have passed through time and present themselves as a model for timeless elegance…as eternal as beauty itself.  With the aid of sophisticated graphic technology, FAP have developed a range of decorative pieces for the Suite range using a mix of linea and floral textures, plus images of antique roses.  Combining these unique pieces allow you to create rooms with your own personal touch… 

Available in the colours of Bianco (as pictured), Nero and Cioccolato plus matching decorators, the Suite range allows for your ultimate expression.  You can create auras of light which embrace simple sophistication or elements of pure seduction. 

Come and view this extraordinary collection at your local Tile Warehouse today!

Aurelia is one if the most prestigious brands on the Italian ceramic scene and they are characterised by extremely careful production methods and quick reactions to market trends.  Today one of the most common trends we are seeing is for larger format modules. 

Where tile was once confined to smaller format sizes, the sky is the limit as tile manufacturers offer modular formats that encompass every imaginable size.  From micro mosaics to large format tiles such as the now standard 600x600mm and larger…and everything in between. These sizes can be combined in a variety of ways to yield endless design variations. 

Tile Warehouse are pleased to launch the new super-sized porcelain floor tile series from Aurelia called Lastre.  Available in the unique size of 400x803 and both matt and matching grip finishes for exterior areas. We currently have the colours of Basalto, Pietra-Pece (as pictured) and Lecciso all available from stock.

Come and view this new range at your nearest Tile Warehouse today!

Panaria is one of the Tile Warehouse’s top Italian suppliers and they have an enormous product range.  You will find that this extensive range is based on high-quality, natural materials and reflects a strong historic and cultural heritage.  Many designs are inspired by landscapes and the essences of traditions created in your home to ultimately form a part of your daily life.  The new Freedom range is no exception.

The Freedom range manages to convey a natural look with its reproduction of multicolored and layered clay origin stones – the variation of colours has been designed as an intended effect.  However this range still manages to suit up-market installations with its modern choice of colours…the Freedom range is ideal for both floors and walls to enable you to create a timeless, hardwearing surface.  Available from the Tile Warehouse in the colours of Charm (as pictured), Smart and Young 603x603, plus matching mosaic feature.

Come into your nearest store location and prepare to be inspired!

Taking inspiration from the seashore, Niro Granite has developed the new Season range of full body porcelainware.  This range integrates their newly launched minimalist vision combined with a unique lapatto finish.

Lapatto finish, also known as semi-polished, is achieved by “polishing” the tile’s surface with an abrasive wheel.  However not long enough to attain the luster of your typical polished tile.

The new Season lapatto range is available from the Tile Warehouse now in the colours of White (as pictured) and Grey and the exclusive size of 450x900.