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  1. Bring Colour Trends into Your Home

    January 2024


    Bring Colour Trends into Your Home

    As we step into a new year, the perfect opportunity arises to revitalise our living spaces with a fresh burst of energy and style. This year, let PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz guide the transformation of your home. In this blog post, we will explore creative ways to incorporate Peach Fuzz into key spaces like the bathroom, kitchen and living room transforming each area into a serene and peaceful space in our home.

    Pantone Colour Institute's Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman described Peach Fuzz as “a shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly b

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  2. Unveiling the NUVO Classics Grandeur Bath – make it personal

    November 2023


    Unveiling the NUVO Classics Grandeur Bath

    In the world of bathroom design, where personal style meets ultimate comfort, Tile Africa's NUVO Classics Grandeur Bath with a variety of styled feet emerges as a true embodiment of luxury and versatility. With distinct feet options to choose from like the classic claw, modern ball, and the sleek stiletto, this bath allows you to tailor your bathing experience to your personal style and preferences.


    What sets the NUVO Classics Grandeur Bath apart is its remarkable ability to seamlessly fit into various design aesthetics. For those who appreciate the timeless allure of New York's classic architecture, the Grandeur effortlessly complements the city's enduring spirit with its traditional design, paying homage to a bygone era. On the other hand, the NUVO Classics Grandeur Bath also

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  3. Design It: Your Space. Your Home. Your Style

    October 2023


    Design It: Your Space. Your Home. Your Style

    Save on tiles, laminates and bathroom ware this summer, and revamp your home without breaking the bank. Your home reflects your unique personal style, and that's why we offer a wide range of options to suit every taste and design preference. So, if you’re looking for a modern, sleek look or a more traditional feel, our products cater to your needs. Your space, your home, your style – let Tile Africa be your partner in designing and creating the perfect ambiance for your living spaces. Discover great value and endless design possibilities with Tile Africa today!


    Design It: Your Space. Your Home. Your Style

    Outdoor Spaces
    The key to creating a truly inviting outdoor space is to seamlessly bri

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  4. Make it personal this Father’s Day at Tile Africa

    June 2023



    Father's Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the incredible dads in our lives. As we honour and appreciate them, it's important to recognise the significance of creating a personal space within our homes where fathers can relax, unwind, and truly be themselves.

    When it comes to creating the perfect space for dad, one design element that can truly transform the atmosphere is tiles. Tiles offer a practical and stylish solution to enhance any room or outdoor area, whether it’s dad’s work from home study or favourite braai area, tiles are the ideal choice.



    With an array of options in terms of colours, patterns, looks, textures, and even personalised printed tiles, they all provide the opportunity to

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  5. Save on Style for your Home this Winter. Make it Yours, it’s Personal


    May 2023


    Introduction

    There's something truly extraordinary about transforming a house into a home, infusing it with your unique personality and style. This winter, we invite you to embark on a journey of interior décor where you can truly make it yours. Create a space that mirrors your passions and interests. Whether it's a cosy reading nook filled with beloved books or an art studio that beckons creativity, surround yourself with elements that inspire and uplift you. Your home should be a reflection of your dreams and aspirations, reminding you of what truly matters.


    As winter arrives, transforming your home into a warm and inviting space becomes a top priority. However, creating a cosy atmosphere doesn't have to break the bank. With a few clever tips and tricks, you can save on style and still

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  6. Accelerating Change towards Water Saving


    March 2023


    We find ourselves in strange times, with floods in some areas, and drought in others. This isn’t just here in South Africa, but across the globe where changing weather patterns mean changing rainfall patterns. So, it’s no surprise that the 2023 World Water Day theme is about accelerating change, in order to solve the water and sanitation crisis that the world faces.

    We can all do our bit by using less water in our homes. Here are our top tips on how you can be part of the solution, as we accelerate change towards water saving!


    Fix that leak


    Don’t delay any longer, get that leak fixed and make a change to your monthly water bill! Repairing leaking taps and toilets, and replacing broke

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  7. Colours of the year 2023


    January 2023


    The new normal. Unconventional Times. These phrases and others have dominated our world since the arrival of the Covid19 pandemic. Now as we begin 2023, a new year filled with promise, the colours of the year have been announced and we are in the pink, blush and red! We explore some of the colour trends and how to use them in your home.

    https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2023

    The Pantone Colour of the Year 2023 delivers a punch of bold colour with Viva Magenta.

    The world is still navigating uncharted waters, as businesses find their way between on site, hybrid and remote working.

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  8. Design Tips for creating Light and Bright Spaces


    As Spring turns to Summer and the holiday season approaches, our spirits lift and we feel lighter and brighter, don’t we? So, it makes sense that your home should also get a fresh new look! We’ve put some design tips together to help you create light and bright spaces in your home, just in time for visiting friends and family as we head into the festive season. Read on and be inspired.


    Marble – the ultimate luxe


    Create a light and luxurious space with marble-look tiles. The delicate veining of marble is a traditionally luxurious look. Whether in a glossy ceramic or polished porcelain, marble-look tiles deliver the ultimate luxe for your

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  9. The 101 of tiles


    Walking into a shop full of tiles can be intimidating when there are so many to choose from! Which one is ideal for the space you’re renovating, which one will look good, and which one will be the right option for your budget? Read on for the 101 of tiles to help you make the best choice for your home.


    Wall versus Floor

    Wall tiles are thinner and lighter than floor tiles. They are designed to only be used on walls and are often not strong enough to use on the floor without cracking. Wall tiles can also be textured or bevelled. Floor tiles are thicker and can be used on floors or walls.

    What’s in a name

    You’ve heard about ceramic, porce

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  10. Saving water for the future


    Whilst the effects of the La Nina weather phenomenon is producing generous rain for South Africa this year, with dams filling up and some areas subjected to flooding, we should still remember that we will still have years in which the rainfall is less. That’s why even when there’s lots of water, it’s still important for us to save water, to protect our groundwater reserves and develop healthy water-saving habits so that we can use this valuable resource better and more sustainably in the future. Here are our top tips on how to use less water in your home.


    Know where it goes

    Repairing leaking taps and toilets, and replacing broken fittings is the quickest way to save water, and your money in the long term. Aside from the annoying sound of dripping water, that leaky tap could be wasting up to 3,500 litres of water a month, which equates to almost 40,00

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