How many tiles do you need for your renovation?
Wondering how many different tiles a renovation needs? Our main tile vs feature tile rule keeps every space cohesive, from splashbacks to pool coping.
Tumbled marble mosaic: A new pairing we are loving
We’ve been having a bit of a play in the showroom this week, and we think we’ve landed on a pairing we’re genuinely excited about. It started with a mini cobble mosaic we spotted back on the shelves: a softly tumbled little square in real Crema Marfil marble (the actual stone, not a look-alike!). It’s […]
A contemporary home with a splash of green: by AP Williams
Every so often a set of photos comes in from a finished job and the whole showroom stops tolook. This one’s from a recent build with AP Williams – we did the colour selection on thisone, and it’s a nice reminder that a little splash of colour can absolutely make a home! Three tiles, three […]
Travertine Tile: Five Ways to Bring the Look into Your Home
Travertine’s having a moment again, and honestly we don’t think it ever really left. That warm, pitted, sun-baked look works in a way that a lot of stone-look tiles just don’t, because travertine has actual history to it, formed slowly around mineral springs over thousands of years. You can see that in the surface. No […]
Inside a T&S Developments Home: Handmade Splashback Tile & Warm Stone Bathrooms
We were cleaning out old project folders this week and found a stash of photos from a T&S Developments build we never got around to posting. Sold back in February by the Ray White team, this home is absolutely stunning!! This one’s a classic modern build, sage green shaker cabinetry against warm neutral tile through […]
New in store: Japanese mosaics, tumbled stone & more
Planning a bathroom renovation? Don’t get lost in the lingo. From rectified edges to waterproofing membranes, this guide breaks down the top 10 tile terms every stylish renovator should know — so you can make confident, design-savvy choices for your dream space.
Consider scale when choosing your tiles
Most people choose a feature tile by colour and finish. They fall for a gorgeous green, a soft marble-look, a warm terracotta – and then they’re surprised when it doesn’t quite land the way it did in the showroom or on Pinterest.Nine times out of ten, the culprit isn’t the tile. It’s the scale. The […]
Alfresco & Outdoor Entertaining: Choosing Tiles That Work Hard and Look Beautiful
If there’s one thing North Queenslanders know how to do, it’s live outdoors. Our alfresco areas, pool surrounds and entertaining spaces are genuine extensions of our homes, and they deserve just as much love as the interiors. The good news? The world of outdoor tiling has never been more exciting. Large-format porcelain, stunning natural […]
Designing with texture
The Secret to Bathrooms That Feel High-End One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing in bathroom design right now is texture. For years, bathrooms leaned toward smooth, flat tiles. Clean and minimal, yes, but sometimes a little predictable. The latest interiors are far more layered, using texture to add depth, movement and interest. Even in […]
How to Choose the Right Tile for Your Bathroom
Choosing tiles for your bathroom sounds simple… until you’re standing in a showroom staring at hundreds of options. Gloss or matte?Big tiles or small tiles?What’s a slip rating?What does “rectified” even mean? If you’re building or renovating — especially as a first-home renovator or owner builder — tile selection can feel overwhelming. The good news? […]