Alfresco / Outdoor Tiles
The great Aussie backyard has certainly developed over the years. Today easy maintenance, water-wise gardens and alfresco areas are often complete with state-of-the art cooking and dining facilities. These alfresco areas are a part of our lifestyle, and extend indoor areas to outdoors.
Tiles too have evolved to cater for this modern trend, with many tiles now being manufactured with matching indoor and outdoor varieties, so that a seamless transition can be made from one area to another.
The Tile People have great combinations of matching indoor and outdoor tiles. When considering your new home design, or renovation project, why not consider matching indoor and outdoor tiles to create a great living space?
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Porfirite Series
Porfirite series from Italy are a great replica of natural terracottas and come in 4 colours.
Sizes Available:
- 510 × 510mm
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Pietra Series
Pietra Series are natural looking virtrified porcelain tiles and are great tiles to be used on large alfresco areas or patios. Matching bullnose can be manufactured if required.
Sizes Available:
- 600 × 300mm
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Preda Series
Preda Ash & Beige, two great colours in 300 x 300mm rectified porcelain.
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Terracotta Tiles
Australia has some of the best terracotta clays in the world. Compared to our European counterparts, Australian terracotta is fairly dense and generally has low porosity, is frost resistant and safe from salt attack, all of which makes them an ideal choice for around pools, driveways, and entertainment areas.
As well as the traditional reds and creams, today’s terracotta tiles come in some great modern sizes and colours. Visit a Tile People showroom today to see the great range on offer from Barossa Ceramics, who have been making high quality terracotta since 1880.
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Tessellated Tiles
The traditional period classic, tessellated tiles, can be found in some of Victoria’s grandest of homes. Piece by piece, tessellated tiles are joined to form beautiful works of art that add value and prestige to any bathroom, kitchen or outdoor area.
If you’re renovating a timeless period home, or building a replica, then visit a Tile People store and we’ll help you design a beautiful timeless classic using tessellated tiles.
Trends for 2009 and beyond
Forecasting moods and trends is always exciting and you need look no further than the fashion cat walks of Milan, London, Paris, New York to discover what new and exciting products are soon to arrive on the seen.
While soft neutrals maintained their relevancy and black and white were again displayed, there was a definite return to the vibrant use of colour. You can't deny the enthusiasm one feels when experiencing the stimulating warmth and richness of pure vibrant colour.
The clean structured metallics, the timeless stability of beautiful neutrals to the depths and warmth of inviting textures. All these influences and much more are found to have their roots in the minds of the world’s most creative couturiers.
From the vibrant colours of glass to the strong impact of midnight porcelain, there is an unmistakable feel of endless creativity and style. Living with an anticipation of how and when you will fuse vibrancy with relevancy is a most stimulating affair and is available to all who wish to experience this for themselves.
Pure bold reds along with strong influences of turquoise… the trend is certainly again leading towards bolder colour in greater spaces.
Wendy GreenMango Design Concepts and Colour Solutions
