How dull would life be if only one tile fits all? If every home looked the same, our spaces would lose their individuality and their personality. But when it comes to decorating your kitchen and dining areas, Italtile promises one of South Africa’s widest range of luxury imported and local porcelain tiles for walls and floors, indoor and outdoor. From a wood aesthetic to stone and screed, here are some of our favourites, and there’s sure to be tile collection perfect for you.

INTO THE WOODS

Wood is forever on-trend and will never go out of fashion. Plus, it’s the perfect way to bring a sense of nature into the home. We love its natural glow and the uneven pattern in its grains just gets more beautiful over time. Real wood flooring is expensive and difficult to upkeep, as well as being unsustainable to the environment. Wood-look tiles offer a sustainable option that looks amazing and is easy to clean and maintain. Italtile has partnered with international and local tile masters to bring their customers a breath-taking array of options in varying lengths, textures, treatments and colours.

1. Moda Vinile

If you’re after beauty on a budget, your best choice is Italtile’s brand-new wood-look vinyl planks. This range consists of a stone/plastic composite board base with a surface finish that mimics a wooden texture. It comes in five colours and is resistant to stains, moisture, heat, scratches, termite action and full name, making it perfect for your dining room. With careful installation and maintenance, your slender vinyl timbers will give you up to 25 beautiful years.

2. ColorArt by Ceramica Sant’Agostino

Reclaimed, upcycled and repurposed wood items have been trending for some time now, and Italian tile masters Sant’Agostino have used incredible digital technology to create a porcelain tiles range that perfectly embraces this richly-textured and personality-packed style. Their tiles are complete with burnt, worn and painted expressions, making it a highly individualistic choice that is magnificent on both walls and floors for an eclectic space. They will be perfect for your outdoor patio area for rustic al fresco dining or on the walls of your kitchen for a wood cabin feel.

THE STONE AGE

Italtile have sourced tiles that capture the ancient and timeless look that only raw stone can bring, everything from tiles that mimic the rock that clads the slopes of the Italian alps, to fascinating slates and honeyed stone that will make anyone look twice.

3. Klif by Atlas Concorde

This magnificent range reimagines the striated beola stone from Val D’Ossola in the Italian Alps. It carries an innate expressive strength and a timeless elegance making it perfect for a stylish minimalist kitchen or outdoor eating area. They have an unbeatable finish that handles high traffic with ease.

4. Millenia
Sandstone is a South African natural wonder, and a massive chunk of it sits in Cape Town’s Table Mountain! Millenia works that gorgeous honeyed magic into a raw earthy tile with unique patterning that will really come to life in your outdoor eating space or braai area, all with the added benefit of a slip-resistant finish.

THE NEED FOR SCREED

Cement following became common during the Industrial Revolution, where factory wooden floors and ceiling beans were a major fire hazard. This practicality developed into a trend that also encompasses exposed metal and brick.

5. Tough Torre

This locally-manufactured screed-look porcelain range offers an authentic mottling of colour and a matt finish for interior floors and walls, making it the perfect choice for an industrial-style kitchen. It is also available with a slip-resistant finish, making it great for outdoor areas.

6. Spazio
These local-made newcomers were an instant hit when they landed on the shelves at Italtile. They’re available in three colours, and have been created with eight faces and a shade variance of 3V. This means that you are guaranteed a very authentically varied set of tiles where the design and amount of colour will differ from one tile to the next, perfect for bringing an artistic space together.

7. Terrazzo razzle dazzle with NewDeco
This tile is more a celebration of Venetian life than a mere floor or wall covering. This new and exciting tile offers trend-getters an authentic and lively interpretation of terrazzo. Traditionally created for northern Italian nobility, terrazzo was the aggregation of a cement substrate and chips of granite, marble, and sometimes even mother of pearl. They were then polished smooth to create a dazzling surface that sparkled in the sun. You’ll have seen this look expressed on tables, coffee mugs, stationery and even bed linen. It is one kitchen design trend we can’t wait to see even more of as it moves from something fashionable to a well-established look.

For the full Itatile range, visit italtile.co.za

Words: Roxy Greeff
Photography: Courtesy images

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Floor tiles, wall tiles… Surely a tile is a tile? Well, sort of. Tiles are not manufactured specifically for wall or floor applications. Rather they are classified according to their strength and durability after they are made, which then determines what they should be used for.

And while all tiles made might seem quite sturdy when you walk on them, different tiles are suited to different levels of foot traffic. Some tiles can handle heavy foot traffic, and these are fantastic for a shopping mall or a restaurant. But some beauties can’t handle any amount of foot traffic, and these are best enjoyed as wall art in the home.

All of Italtile’s tiles are carefully graded for correct use and their design-certified sales advisers are there to guide you through their light, medium and heavy traffic porcelain tiles.

So, if you are thinking about your walls, think porcelain tiles. There are oh-so-many styles and trends to choose from and so many imaginative ways you can turn your walls into works of art.

INSIDE AND OUT

Italtile is seeing more and more customers choose tiled wallscapes over painted walls, both for interior and exterior spaces. For sheer scale and luxury, you can’t beat a tiled wall for minimalist grandeur and modern style. Many of the tiles in their collection are suitable for outside walls, giving you the perfect opportunity to spruce up your outdoor dining area.

EXTRA, EXTRA LARGE

Their head-turning large-format tiles are massively popular for dramatic show-stopping walls. This trend has been gathering momentum around the world and it’s one of the biggest decor trends predicted fo 2020. We reckon this trend will be with us for many years to come and is all set to join the ranks amongst other great style classics.

Nothing beats a large tile for an almost seamless surface, and because there are fewer grout lines, these statuesque stunners open up an area beautifully, which means they will be great for opening up smaller spaces like a cosy kitchen.

And spoiler alert! Keep an eye out for mega slabs in 2020. Supersize tiles at 3 m will soon be available at Italtile, with their largest XXL tiles currently at 2.4 m.

DECOR TILES ARE THE PERFECT PARTNERS FOR PLAIN TILES

Patterned or plain? Why not both? Decor tiles are specifically designed to complement your choice of plain tile (although there’s nothing plain about Italtiles’ stone-look, cement-look, wood-look, oxidised metal feel or marble-effect porcelain tiles). Together, plain and decor tiles create a beautiful contrast with a holding tone or base shade with a complementary pattern or texture on a focus area or feature wall. This is especially effective behind your sink or stove in the kitchen.

There are no hard and fast rules about how much pattern you should use, and there are plenty of incredible spaces where several different types of decor tiles are used and plain wall tiles are in the minority. And we also love interiors where only a kitchen backsplash features decor tiles. Your personality and appetite for drama will guide you in your choices.

MEET THE MIGHTY SPANIARDS

Italtile’s hot new Spanish tiles are also all gorgeous choices. These great beautiful slabs offer the latest in technology and world-class design and they have been selected because of their price tags. You won’t find luxury tiles at these prices anywhere else. Here are some of our favourite:
1. Prospect Crown Ivory (400 x 1200) – This rectified decorative tile has a soft ivory tone with subtle patterns or texture and a luxe matt finish. Equally at home in any room in your house, consider pairing it with a complementary Prospect Moon Matt Glazed White-bodied Tile as a decor tile.
2. The Arkety (400 x x1200) family – These matt glazed jaw-droppers are available in silver, grey and sand and are a fabulous example of the art of remastered cement screed. Create a stunning contrast on a feature wall using Backstage Arkety Silver Matt Ceramic Decor Wall Tiles and gentle greige patchwork slabs.
3. Duomo Blanco Brillo (300-900) – While it may be on such a grand scale as its other Spanish cousins, but tile is still marvellous. Bright white, it can be used in conjunction with any of Italtile’s decor tiles, but we think it ‘glows’ well with its fellow Duomo Wava Blanco Brillo (300 x 900) for a continuous and graceful wave pattern that seamlessly extends from one tile to the next.

THE BRAND-NEW OXIDISED METAL LOOK

The first of its kind in SA, and the very last word in the brand-new mixed metals trend, Nox (750 x 1500) is an extraordinary remastered oxidised metal-look porcelain tile, and a Spanish import in a class of its own.

Of all the imported tiles Italtile has been unpacking for us recently, Nox offers outstanding value for money and the magnificently weathered metal-look porcelain offers an avant-garde option for both interior and exterior walls with their tough non-porous surface and lappato finish. Lappato means ‘semi-polished’, but it’s so much more than that. The satin, time-rubbed finish is the result of cutting-edge tile technology, as opposed to a mere polishing process.

These beauties are available in Graphite and Grey and smart glazing guarantees the longevity and integrity of the corroded metal tone and texture with no fading or dullness over time.

Nox is a limited edition tile, so be sure to reserve your order ASAP, while stocks last.

THE FINISHING TOUCHES

When it comes to slab tiles, it is strongly recommended that you use professional installation services, and ask them to use Italtile’s specialised adhesives and grouts designed for large format tiles. If you are in the Gauteng area, Italtile can offer you installations for peace of mind. Simply click here to get your installation quotation.

Speak the design certified sales advisors at your local  Italtile store about the best way to finish your walls once they are tiled. They will point you in the right direction with their incredible selection of listels, quarter rounds and skirting options, available in 21 shades and customisable lengths.

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Ever since we can remember, the kitchen has been not only a place to prepare food, but a place of congregation, care-taking and connection. It is the warmly-beating heart of every home and it’s a space worth investing in. But when the time comes for kitchen renovation, many of us compromise on quality because the luxury products and finishes of our kitchen dreams are way out of our league. Right now, though, Italtile is celebrating their Fabulous Fifty Birthday Promo in honour of half a century of style. You can find all the kitchen fabulosity you’ll ever need in-store or line, from trendy to classic luxury, all with affordable price tags.

Let us whet your appetite with some of our favourites.

Front and centre there’s the Italian sinkspiration, Franke, Combining style and innovative functionality to simplify your life when it comes to kitchen prep and washing up. Hop onto the matt black trend with the breathtaking luxe Franke Maris Onyx Black Double Sink.

Next, check out these Smeg beauties, everybody’s wicked little kitchen fantasy. The Smeg Mira Double Bowl Topmount Sink with Mira Black Glass Cover Set is exclusive to Italtile.

And while you’re at it, why not treat yourself to a sink mixer as well? Check out the slim-yet-curvy Bolsena Black Sink Mixer, or turn heads with the ultra-modern Ravenna Chrome Pillar Sink Mixer from Tivoli. You can also channel your inner master chef with Tivoli Pella Chrome Sink Mixer, or opt for Italtile’s best-selling Nobili Sofi Chrome Pillar Sink Mixer with a Pull Out Spray for deceptively simple lines from Tivoli.

And nothing spruces up a kitchen space quite like a stunning new splashback, and Italtile’s kaleidoscope of mosaics are just what you need to give your space the lift it needs. Promo prices on their mosaic selection are up to 50% off, and options include all the best of current trends and tried-and-tested classics. Pretty patchwork pieces, classic mini subways, quirky hexagons, eco glass, natural stone, metallics, mother-of-pearl, you name it, they’ve got it!

Italtile’s large format tiles present sensational slabs that’ll have you living for less with your kitchen floor. They have every look covered, from and cement and screed, to stone and marble. With Bayonna’s mightly marbles, you can get over two metres of imported magnificence at never-to-be-repeated prices.

If your kitchen dreams are all about those Provençal French farmhouse vibes, look no further than local-is-lekker Lushwood. Their raw, textured, gently worn wood is all expertly remastered right here in SA and is available in Nordic blonde Ash and honey-toned Taupe. 

Stocks are limited.

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