The Inspiration Room

The Inspiration Room offers tips and ideas for planning, designing, and shopping for the latest designer tile for your next renovation project. From design and style ideas for your bathrooms and kitchen, to practical tips, we'll help you achieve your #happyreno!

Two Brands, One Roof: How a Statement Tile Brings Them Together
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Two Brands, One Roof: How a Statement Tile Brings Them Together

Fresh meat, fresh produce and fresh flowers now sit side by side in Upper Mount Gravatt. Brisbane Butchers & Market Co. and Jannah Floristry have opened as two new businesses under one roof, in...

Design IdeasTile Variation Explained: Understanding the V-Rating Scale

Tile Variation Explained: Understanding the V-Rating Scale

Falling in love with a single tile is easy. Seeing how that tile looks across an entire floor or feature wall is another story. A sample or swatch only shows you one face of a tile range. Many of t...

Design IdeasWhy Interior Designers Are Choosing Green Tiles

Why Interior Designers Are Choosing Green Tiles

Walk into almost any newly renovated Australian home right now and there's a good chance you'll spot it: a wall of glossy emerald subway tiles behind the stovetop, a soft sage floor in the ensuite,...

Design IdeasThe Practical Guide in Choosing Grout Colour

The Practical Guide in Choosing Grout Colour

On any tiling project grout can be a big share of what the eye actually sees, yet most people choose it in seconds. This is especially true when it comes to small tiles and mosaics. Interior design...

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Design IdeasTuscan Terracotta Look Tiles: Which Size Is Right for You?

Tuscan Terracotta Look Tiles: Which Size Is Right for You?

Tuscan is our modern take on traditional terracotta with warm, earthy tones and rich texture of the real thing, in a porcelain body that's tougher, easier to care. It comes in four colours (Clay, E...

CollaborationsA Mid-Century Kitchen Transformation by Motivating Constructions

A Mid-Century Kitchen Transformation by Motivating Constructions

At Tile Lane, we love seeing a splashback become the true hero of a renovation. This Central Coast kitchen by Motivating Constructions is a beautiful example of exactly that. This full kitchen reno...

CollaborationsFrom MasterChef to Dream Kitchen: Nicolette's Perfect Floor

From MasterChef to Dream Kitchen: Nicolette's Perfect Floor

For Nicolette Stathopoulos, the kitchen has always been more than just a room — it's where creativity lives. Known to Australian audiences as a contestant on MasterChef Australia Season 8, Nicolett...

Design IdeasZellige and Handmade Tiles: The Kitchen Splashback Trend Taking Over Australian Homes

Zellige and Handmade Tiles: The Kitchen Splashback Trend Taking Over Australian Homes

If there’s one design shift defining the Australian kitchen in 2025, it’s the move away from flat, predictable surfaces toward tiles that tell a story. Zellige tiles — the hand-crafted, irregularly...

CollaborationsA Hampton-Scandi Rebuild in Marrickville

A Hampton-Scandi Rebuild in Marrickville

When a young Marrickville couple bought their block, they didn't see an old house — they saw a blank canvas. The brief was Hampton warmth meets Scandi simplicity, with natural timber throughout, un...

CollaborationsA Calm & Cohesive Ensuite Renovation by The Flipping Co

A Calm & Cohesive Ensuite Renovation by The Flipping Co

This Preston, NSW renovation saw a dated ensuite transformed into a calm, functional and timeless space, carefully designed to complement the client’s previously renovated main bathroom while still...

CollaborationsA Warm Terracotta Revival in Marrickville

A Warm Terracotta Revival in Marrickville

Located in Marrickville in Sydney’s Inner West, this bathroom renovation began with a simple challenge from homeowner Mitch (@mitchflitcroft): transform a small, tired, and cold space into somethin...

CollaborationsAn Organic Modern Ensuite for Jordan

An Organic Modern Ensuite for Jordan

At its core, an ensuite should support how you begin and end each day. For Jordan, that meant designing a space that felt intuitive, calming, and deeply grounding. Instead of chasing a sleek, high-...

CollaborationsA Nature-Led Bathroom Design by Forest Gable House

A Nature-Led Bathroom Design by Forest Gable House

Tucked into bushland surrounds, Forest Gable House is a deeply personal project, designed and built by Kristy and her husband, Mike, with a clear vision to create spaces that feel calm, grounded, a...

CollaborationsA Fresh Take on Tradition by Mickey Mouse Bathrooms

A Fresh Take on Tradition by Mickey Mouse Bathrooms

When Mickey Mouse Bathrooms first stepped into this project, the brief was clear: take an outdated, poorly planned bathroom and turn it into something brighter, smarter, and full of personality. Th...

CollaborationsA Bright Coastal Transformation in Collaroy by NSW Design & Construction

A Bright Coastal Transformation in Collaroy by NSW Design & Construction

At Tile Lane, nothing excites us more than seeing how our tiles become part of a bigger story — and this Collaroy renovation by NSW Design & Construction is the perfect example. Once a dark, cl...

BathroomFloor-to-Wall Tiling: The Seamless Bathroom Trend You’ll Love

Floor-to-Wall Tiling: The Seamless Bathroom Trend You’ll Love

When planning a bathroom renovation, one of the biggest design decisions is tile selection. A trend that’s becoming increasingly popular is using the same tile throughout the bathroom - on both the...

CollaborationsTwo Stunning Bathroom Transformations by The Flipping Co

Two Stunning Bathroom Transformations by The Flipping Co

When it comes to family homes, bathrooms need to work hard while still looking beautiful. For one Sydney couple with three children, that balance was achieved perfectly in their recent renovation, ...

Shopping GuideCan Tiles Really Handle the Heat in Your Home?

Can Tiles Really Handle the Heat in Your Home?

When it comes to designing your home, some areas face more heat than others. Think fireplaces, hearths, behind the gas cooktop, or even around a freestanding stove. These spaces need finishes that ...