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Hugely versatile with the ability to change the vibe in any room, tiles aren't solely confined to the bathroom or kitchen. From natural stone slabs to the pretty and patterned, you can’t go wrong with the hard-wearing, practical and easy to clean appeal they add to the home. So, if you're looking to redecorate without paint or wallpaper, decorating with tiles could be the answer. We've gathered six great tile stores in Dublin that'll take you from concept to transformation in no time.
1. TileStyle
About the store: Tilestyle is the Irish owned company that's also home to the very first flagship store of Spanish brand, PORCELANOSA, in the country. Clean freaks will feel right at home as they peruse their immaculate 52,000 sq ft showroom in Ballymount.
What's new? Some exciting new additions to the showroom include wood wall cladding and exquisite Volcanic Limestone™ baths by Victoria & Albert. The store is also home to the biggest tiles in the world.
Tilestyle says: "Moroccan inspired decorative tiles have made a huge comeback over the last few years. Wood effect tiles are undoubtedly one of the biggest bathroom tile trends for 2016 and customers are using them not just for floors, but also for walls. Dark bathrooms are also proving quite popular, lately, as the contrast of white sanitary ware against dark tiles works really well."
T: 01 855 5200
Tilestyle
2. Tubs & Tiles
About the store: Tubs & Tiles, as part of the Heat Merchants group (who specialise in heating and plumbing), has 11 showrooms, nationwide. If you're shopping in Dublin, head to their showroom at Birch Avenue in Stillorgan Industrial Park. It houses collections from world renowned design houses such as Duravit, Heritage, Geberit, Hansgrohe and Merlyn.
What's new? Their new range of Italian porcelain tiles include indoor and outdoor versions with the same finish, which'll make the living area and the patio feel like one space – just in time for summer. As they are non porous they resist moss and algae growth and staining, meaning they are low maintenance and easy to clean. Heaven.
Tubs & Tiles says: "Trending, this season, are the ever popular wood effect tiles, which have the look of wood flooring with all the added benefits of glazed porcelain. They can be used on floors and walls of bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms."
T: 01 207 8010
Tubs & Tiles
3. btw
About the store: btw specialises in bathrooms, tiles and wood floors for the home. In business since 1993, their showrooms are independently owned and operated, in Drogheda, Kilkenny, Naas, Sandyford, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford.
What's new? btw say that bigger is actually better when it comes to tiles – especially in 2016. For walls, they've introduced their first ranges measuring 900x300mm in size, so look to their Fatima, Gradual and Casablanca collections. For floors, they've introduced 750x750mm large format floor tiles as part of their Atessa, Eternal and Nexus collections. They also stock 800x800mm in the Explorer and Grey Stone collections.
btw says: "We've introduced our new Oxford collection that are 1800x300mm tiles. It's a manufacturing feat to keep their plank wood patterns perfectly true to nature’s beauty and precise in sizing and flatness."
T: 1890 33 33 22
btw
4. Waterhouse Tiles
About the store: Established in 2007 by Ray and Deirdre Waterhouse,Waterhouse Tiles is the result of Ray recognising the opportunity to provide Irish shoppers with something different. Having worked in the tile industry for many years, the business has grown from supplying trade accounts to the addition of their new showroom for retail customers. They have a number of sites that look after the replacement of flooring for houses effected by pyrite.
What's new? The choice is endless and updated regularly at Waterhouse Tiles. Choose from ceramics, porcelain, marble, travertine or glass tiles. Glass splashbacks and mosaics are becoming particularly popular. They also have a large selection of feature floors available in store.
Waterhouse Tiles says: "At Waterhouse Tiles, you can view our exclusive designer ranges by Conran, Laura Ashley, Ted Baker and V&A. We have a fabulous range of glass kitchen splashbacks in a variety of colours and patterns."
T: 01 460 0399
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Waterhouse Tiles
5. Fossil Stone Specialists
About the store: With exclusive antique reclaimed stone tile to contemporary marble flooring making up the range, Fossil Stone's craftsmen are fastidious in the hand-finishing of every piece. Their showroom, in Ballymount Corporate Park, houses a full range of stone samples and installation ideas.
What's new? Get inspired by their stone collection that offer many patterns and beautiful textures. Fossil Stone not only provides a showroom full of exclusive stone floors but also has a wonderful range of encaustic cement tiles, mosaics, hand-picked porcelains and handmade terracotta.
Fossil Stone Specialists says: "Stone is a dateless material that lends itself to current trends but has the uniqueness of being cut and supplied in many different shapes or finishes depending on the look or feel you are trying to capture in your home."
T: 01 533 2844
Fossil Stone Specialists
6. Regan Tile Design
About the store: Whatever the material; porcelain, marble, ceramic, stone or terracotta, you’ll find it thoughtfully displayed in Regan Tile's showroom in Dún Laoghaire. Working with a number of progressive factories, mainly in Italy, with whom they have long associations, their aim is to have the latest designs and styles available, so what you choose will really give character to your room.
What's new? In an ever-changing world where fleeting fads can overwhelm our better judgement, rest assured Regan Tile continues to stock an unparalleled range, from the classic to the contemporary.
Regan Tile Design says: "Our aim has always been, at no extra cost, to help our clients realise the result they desire, recommending tiles and designs that conform to their needs, their tastes, their lifestyle and their budget."
T: 01 280 0921
Regan Tile Design
