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Choosing tiles can be a confusing and overwhelming task, especially when it comes to the tile’s finish. Often overlooked, there are worlds of difference between a matt and gloss finish, each of which can significantly impact the overall feel of a space. Luckily, we pride ourselves on being tile experts, so we have all the information you need to make the right choice for your space. Here is our rundown of gloss and matt tiles and the main things to consider when deciding which is right for you.
READYou may think porcelain and ceramic tiles are the same, but if you look close enough, there’s a world of difference between them. The words porcelain and ceramic are often used interchangeably, which is understandable given how similar the two types of tiles appear at first glance. Whether you’re choosing between porcelain and ceramic tiles for your kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area, here’s everything you need to know to select the perfect tiles for your home.
READWhen it comes to tiles, the pattern you select can create a strong visual impact. Even if you use the tile as an accent piece, you are still changing the space in a way that makes a statement. Here’s what you need to know about the most common tile patterns!
READHouse plants have become increasingly popular over the past few years and were now seeing them in bathrooms! A bathroom is typically a warm, humid room that provides the perfect environment for some house plants, and water to irrigate the plants is always close at hand!
READLong time friends Rochelle and Nicola, co-owners of Roki Design Studio recently finished their Peregian Beach project - a beach side holiday home. The girls used our Paddington Grey Terrazzo look tile and the Riverton matt white subway tile to achieve this luxurious Australian Coastal ensuite.
READA bathroom renovation can be overwhelming at the best of times. It’s important not to only consider design but functionality and storage! Let’s throw away those old rusty shower caddies and incorporate tiled storage with a niche or ledge into your new bathroom design. To make it a bit easier we have filtered through the different designs for niches and ledges and the pros and cons so you can decide what works best for you and your space.
readOwners of Loughlin Furniture Jess & Rob have just finished 'The Light House' project located in the coastal town of Norah Head in the central coast of NSW. Teaming with organic tones, textures and materials this family home perfectly reflects the nearby Australian bushland and we can't get enough!
readCheck out Sams newly renovated bathroom! As a first time renovator- Sam never anticipated some of the surprises that comes with a renovation. But after everything was completed, was amazed with the end result. A timeless, modern design using the much loved Newport Gloss Square and Subway pattern tile with the Paddington Grey Terrazzo look tile on the floor.
readCheck out Kate and Christians front porch transformation! The couple used our Belrose Blue Encaustic look tile to created a stunning entrance to their newly renovated home in the coastal town of Barwon Heads. The before and afters will shock you!
READWhen it comes to bathroom renovations or additions, colour plays a major role, and these days, increasing numbers of home owners are choosing to make an impact with pink. Although pink has long been a feature of bathroom design, the colour is making a sweeping return in millennial shades of blush, rose, salmon, peach, and terracotta.
readLaura - the brains behind House of Cove gave us the inside scoop of her latest designs for Project Bridgeman. She transformed this Brisbane family home with the Newport Jade green subway, Potts Point Carrara look tile and the Thirroul matt subway in Bone for a signature House of Cove look.
readCheck out Three Birds newest main bathroom using our carrara look tiles and penny rounds.
ReadA luxury tiny home floating on the Murray River an hour from Adelaide, South Australia. They have created this “tiny” bathroom using our Newport pattern in gloss.
BOOKBesties Galit and Leah who are the creative masterminds behind Just In Place got chatting to us about one of their recent projects. Their travel inspired client used our Palm Beach Encaustic look tiles to create a slice of Moroccan paradise in their Sydney home.
readNaomi and chippy husband - Lucas commenced the project of renovating their home during Melbourne's lockdown. With the added stress of home schooling their three boys all whilst living at the home during the renovations - they finally completed their main bathroom. Using our exclusive Terrazzo look tiles, we love the final outcome of this space!
readCheck out Three Birds BBQ Patio area in House 14, using our Austinmer in grey.
see moreCheck out this these two beautiful properties! Future Flip designed and built this detached dual occupancy in Port Hacking, NSW. They used a number of our TileCloud favourites to create two different homes that complemented each other. We got chatting with the new owners about the design and building process.
READHave you checked out this amazing laundry in the Three Birds Dream Home
SEE MOREAnna is no stranger to a DIY project or getting her hands dirty. Whilst juggling her business Made By You - where she designs and makes customisable and sustainable furniture, she is chipping away at the renos on her Ma’s old farm in Berry NSW.
READAs Aimee and Jake chip away at the renos of their Gold Coast home, first to get a face-lift was their ensuite! Take a peek at this bright coastal/ scandi bathroom using our Palm Beach Grey Encaustic look tile, Newport Matt mini subway paired with the Brushgrove matt white tile.
READAn hour from Hobart in the Tasman Peninsula resides the cosy Three Capes Cabin. Dan was busy juggling his full time job as a carpenter whilst designing and building this charming cabin on the weekends. We love the use of timber elements in the home connecting nature to the indoor space!
READOur TileCloud Co-founder Mark and his partner Tara renovated their 1960's Sydney apartment on the back end of 2020. They completely transformed their bathroom top to bottom in the Paddington Grey Terrazzo look tile with the addition of a roman bath and matt black tap ware for a stunning contrast!
READCheck out Jono and Michelles bathroom transformation! From original 1960's to a warm modern bungalow in Sydneys South Coast. They used our Paddington white Terrazzo look tile paired with the Brunwsick matt white Kit Kat with warm brass tap ware and a stunning timber vanity from ADP to bring it all together!
READWith its challenges over lock down in Melbourne - Corinne transformed an original 1960's home on the Mornington Peninsula into a coastal getaway! They were finally able to complete the project early this year after some delays with the help of her brother-in-law Michael. Flooded with warm tones and texture, the Newport matt white subway was the perfect choice for the little beach side shack!
readThree Birds have teamed up with legend-builders, Rawson Homes, to create an exclusive Knock Down Rebuild package so that YOU can build a Three Birds Dream Home on YOUR block. It has been meticulously designed by the birds, bringing together all the best design features from their most loved homes. This home truly is the ‘best of the Birds’.
See moreTileCloud Co-Founder Floss transformed her bathroom in late 2020 into an eclectic retreat with a beautiful balance of pattern, colour and texture. The bathroom was begging for facelift, previously fitted with maroon and yellow tessellated tiles on the floor and outdated fixtures. Floss explains the creative process behind renovating her bathroom and how she made the decisions that left her with the final space.
READFormer Olympian turned interior designer - Johanna Lyle has been busy since her retirement from her career as a professional snowboarder. Nowadays she's busy being a mum of 2 and the creative mastermind behind her homewares store - Siesta Home, also offering her expertise through design consultations to create beautiful spaces for her clients. Her love for colour, pattern and print makes her designs bold and unique and it's no shock she went all out for her own bathroom.
READReal estate agents agree that not having a bath in the home decreases the value and limits the type of buyers that will be interested in your property. If you are building or renovating your home, consider the type of bath that will best suite your space.
READWe got chatting with Renee about her recent bathroom renovation featured on her Instagram page @Coastal.Hills.Haven. She transformed the bathrooms in her Brisbane home into a classic luxe meets coastal bungalow. Surrounded by warm hues and texture, this bathroom was created with our Newport matt square and subway pattern paired with the Paddington White Terrazzo look tile for the floor.
READGet to know our showroom team. This talented group of designers can help bring your renovating dream to life.
READBe inspired while scrolling through the 'gram! Whether you just love interior design or you are designing your own home. Here are our go-to sources of inspiration for all things home, design and architecture for you to #follow
READCheck out the guest bathroom using our handmade Annangrove tiles.
Read30 of our favourite Australian Building and Architectural companies that we love keepin' up with on the gram! Beautiful designs and imagery to add to your mood board for your new build or renovation.
READAndrew and Charlotte renovated their 70's built Perth home over a 6 month period into kit kat paradise! With some expected delays during COVID and unforeseen delays uncovering structural issues, they have finally finished renovations inside the house! See our Brunswick kit kats transform their bathroom and laundry into a modern coastal sanctuary.
READThe best parents retreat we have ever seen. Using our handmade made Annangrove tile.
READWhen Christian and Elki told us they were planning their ensuite renovation we knew it was going to be nothing short of special! Having run 'Made Somehwere' - an award winning graphic design studio in Sydney, we knew their eye for design would reflect into their new renovation.
READIn an era where almost everything can be sold online, selling tiles online doesn’t sound so far-fetched. But despite consumer demand & an untapped market, Drew and Floss were repeatedly told ‘that’ll never work’ when they set out to build Australia’s online tile store.
ListenTake a look inside the coolest pool house we have ever seen.
See moreWe got chatting with Emma about her business - Symmetrie and her two recent builds in Saint Leonards and Carrick, Tasmania. With 10 years of design and styling experience, Emma collaborates with her clients and completely transforms residential and commercial spaces.
READOur Potts Point carrara look tile paired with our Brunswick kit kat in white create this perfect ensuite.
see morePurchased in late 2018, the husband-and-wife-duo Eliza and Jason got busy renovating Gold Coasts first sustainable, boutique luxury motel. The seven room oasis is the perfect insta worthy vaccation spot for your next sun-soaked holiday up to the Goldy!
ReadFeature tiles provide great opportunities to experiment with textures, shapes, colours, and patterns. Sometimes a subtle pattern or colour can inject just the right amount of interest into a room without overwhelming the space.
readIn the Rural NSW town of Manildra, Whitney and Tim are busy renovating their farmhouse to accommodate their family of 5. They created a stunning master ensuite with our Byron in Ivory and Riverton nude gloss in a vertical stack.
READThe young, innovative design and build company - Future Flip, worked with Justine to create a beautiful modern duplex home in the Sutherland Shire, NSW. She booked a design appointment with our head creative Floss and came up with breathtaking concepts for her bathrooms.
READTile trims not only provide a clean execution to your tiling project but can also impact the finish design. They can also protect those square and sometimes sharp tile edges! Now available in a variety of materials, colours and finishes pick a tile trim that’s going to suite the style of your space.
READA lot has changed in 2020 and TileCloud is changing too. This year we have launched our range of tiles made here in Australia. Take a look inside the NSW factory.
WAtchDuring the chaos of 2020 Jenna and Colin were forced into lockdown. They took the opportunity to renovate their 30-year-old one bedroom cottage in Rye, VIC.
READThis space needed to be gutted, so they started from scratch to build the ultimate ensuite.
readBut what is often overlooked is the selection of your grout colour and the nitty gritty details that come along with grouting your tiles.
ReadJesse and Ben from Redlands QLD have been busy renovating their newly purchased 1980's brick home. Purchased as an investment property for the couple, they have decided to keep the design earthy and neutral to appeal to as many buyers as possible when they decide to sell.
READAdore magazine Editor Loni Parker revealed her flawlessly renovated laundry, featuring our Wellington and Brunswick tiles. We are loving the lightness and freshness of this room! It is a breath of fresh air.
ReadIn todays show I’m excited to be chatting with Drew Mansur, co-founder of TileCloud. Since it’s launch in 2017, TileCloud has completely transformed the online tile shopping experience. Today, Drew shares:His journey to TileCloud, including experience...
listenMel sat down recently and distilled the key learnings from the renovation of her family home, a victorian terrace in Alexandria, NSW.
ReadWe recently shared a jaw-dropping customer bathroom that broke the TileCloud internet. Jordan and Jim Bird revealed their beautiful renovated bathroom featuring our Boat Harbour and Newport subway tiles.
READIn this episode, there is something for everyone, wither it's inspiring your home, next project, business or professional life.
ListenKristy and Kieren took on a full home renovation and an expansion of the home to become more suitable for their growing family. After lengthy wait for DA approval and an 8 month build, this stunning Victorian era house has transformed into a show stopper!
READLauren & Tom worked on modernising their existing home and building a new extension after the space not being functional anymore for their growing family. With Laurens graphic design background and Tom being a engineer, they knew together with their knowledge they would work on a major renovation of their property in Adelaide.
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