Mez's Living Room Reno

One of our team members shares a few of her living room renovation photographs using our stunning new Woodstyle Noce 300x1200. The transformation of this room is unbelievable! 

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Bright and Bold Bathrooms

Eclectic Bathroom by Winnipeg Interior Designer Fenwick & Company Interior Design

Quite often our clients select bathroom tiles that are 'safe' and 'won't date too quickly', despite the fact that they really love a particular colour or look.

It's quite clear the the owner of the above bathroom loves blue as they have committed to the colour in a very large way, and there is no reason you shouldn't too!

If used well, colour can look fantastic! In this bathroom, the blue tones all work together to create a very luxurious space. They are then grounded by the neutral floor. 

If you are staying in your house for a number of years, whatever you pick will be dated by the time you sell anyway, so why compromise on having what you love?

Finally your home should be a reflection of the people who live in it. If you are vibrant people who love a bit of colour, then why compromise so that other people like it?

Decadent Dining

Sharing food with family and friends is an important part of any culture, which is why it is imperative for dining rooms to not only look great, but be comfortable and functional as well! 

We are seeing much more focus and importance being placed on the design of "entertaining areas" (living, dining and alfresco) as these form the social hub of the home, and so have decided to share some favourites with you.

Image From: Houzz

This dining room  uses a stunning combination of natural textures and tones to create a warm and welcoming feel.

Carefully selected furnishings ensure that this area is comfortable and stylish, while the deep tones ooze sophistication.

Products to view: Traverstone, Travertino Navona, Claystone 

Image From: Houzz

This space draws on lighter brighter tones, large open windows and mirrors to create a bright. open space. Once again, the furnishings have been carfully selected to be asthetically pleasing, functional and comfortable.

Products to view: Valmalenco, Travertino Navona, Caraculla

My Top 5... New Releases

I'm not going to deny it... I've been a bit slack on the blog writing of late. I've been going a bit crazy working on our new website, which has been a massive job, and forgot to update our blog... Sorry! 

But, on the up side, I have now decided that my main Monday job will be to write a blog post so below is today's. Enjoy!

Kim

My Top 5... New Releases

Counting down from 5 to 1, here are my very favourite new releases:

5 - Soho Walls

I love these wall tiles! They're available in 4 neutral colours and are 70x300mm. Their slightly textured surface gives real a point of difference.

 

 4 - Runway Walls/Light Traffic Floors

This series come in 2 formats (300x600 and 150x600) and 3 colours and offers a really funky option for a variety of applications.

3 - Compact Floors

These tiles come in 3 colours and would be perfect for a rustic/industrial concept. They have a fantastic textured finish and are great for feature walls in a variety of areas

2 - Graphic Walls

These wall tiles come in a sensational array of colours. My favourite is the blue! At under $50m2 they are a great deal cheaper than glass, but they look just as incredible.

1 - Zenith Floors

I have always loved travertine look tiles and these are no exception!
450x900, a gorgeous satin finish and

Brown paper packages tied up with strings...

We know that entering our showroom can be quite daunting to many. There are so many options and the hard part is always where to start. I often get asked what I would pick for my own home, and to be honest, I have no idea at all! There are so many different styles and items that appeal to me that I really would struggle if I were on the other side of the counter.

What I can share with you however are a few of my favourite magazines, websites and blogs. These have all, at some stage, given me amazing ideas and inspiration.

Without a doubt, my favourite website would have to be Pinterest. For those of you that have not discovered this amazing website, Pintrest is essentially a pinboard of inspiration and ideas for everything from home decor, to events, to automotive. There are thousands of images shared by thousands of users which means plenty of idea sharing! 

Another of my favourites is IKEA Hackers. I'm not a massive fan of the Ikea product as it is over used and not always the best quality, but I do love this website. It provides plenty of 'think outside the box' ideas that can be applied to a variety of objects. It is also great inspiration for small spaces. 

My newest favourite thing is Inside Out magazine. It's a magazine that has been out for quite a while but I have only recently discovered and I find myself counting down the sleeps until the next issue is released. This magazine, unlike many others, has something useful on almost every page, rather than being filled with product advertising. 

I also love the tips and tricks provided on the Honey&Fitz blog. There are also many other blogs floating on the internet that are full of information and inspiration which can be discovered by performing a blog search.  Enjoy x

When Less is More...

We quite often have customers visiting our showroom wanting to know how to make their home look ‘bigger’. A common misconception is that smaller tiles will make a room look larger as there are more tiles on the walls/floor, but this is not always so. Larger tiles can often make rooms appear larger as they provide more flow and fewer interruptions. Rectangles, laid horizontally, are also great for making rooms appear larger.

Gloss white 300x600 tiles are a favourite for bathrooms, particularly for those with dark, shadowy rooms, though it can be fun to think a little outside the box and go for something a little more dramatic.

Luxury Bathroom

Working with small, dark spaces doesn’t necessarily mean gloss white tiles. Working with the shadows and using dark tiles can create a magnificent room, full of drama and class. The bathroom to the left uses a combination of large format charcoal tiles and highly reflective glass mosaics, along with simple, clean lines with respect to the mirror, shower screen and vanity.

 

Kwreps

Similarly, this rather small kitchen uses dark and light contrasts to make a small, crammed space come to life. In this instance, the owners have chosen to use a small mosaic tile for their splashback, which brings together the dark and light tones of various finishes within the room.

The important thing in both of these rooms is the lack of clutter. Over styling and too many sentimental knick-knacks are the downfall of many fantastic rooms, making the space feel small and busy. A few choice objects around the room, and all clutter hidden, is the way to go, not only is it less to dust but it makes the space feel open and inviting.

Exciting Times Ahead

There are many exciting times ahead for Ultimate Tiles, which means many exciting times ahead for you, our customers.

At the moment we are working on the release of our new e-Newsletters which are tailor made to suit four different consumer categories (retail, design, trade and clearance specials). Our subscriptions are free and you can subscribe to more than one mailing list if you wish.

Our Facebook page has also been updated to include images and details of some of our clearance lines which means that you are now able to see what is on offer without leaving the comfort of your home!

But, by far, the most exciting thing that is happening at the moment is that our suppliers have FINALLY started to catch up with the international market and we are receiving some incredible new products that we are all just in love with! There are some divine digital prints that mimic beautiful natural stone (without the maintenance issue), large format products (800x800, 600x1200, 450x900), fantastic feature panels, beautiful new mosaics and new colourful options.

We have also seen the reappearance of the popular 100x100 format, coloured tiles. The colours that have been selected work beautifully within today's colour trends. There are 15 colours within the series that range from bright reds, blues and greens, through to neutral greys and browns, blacks and whites.

If you haven't found what you are looking for just yet, be sure to keep checking in store regularly. We have new products arriving constantly.