Are you dreaming of revamping your home with a fresh new look? Tiles are a fantastic way to inject personality and style into any space, whether it's your bathroom, kitchen, or entryway. Join Alex Walls as she shares her top 10 tile picks that will elevate your home to the next level.

Meet Alex Walls! Alex was the founder of A&C Homestore a brand, her and her husband Corban launched following their win on The Block NZ a few years ago. They also have an amazing website showcasing the projects they do, Alex and Corban Build. We love following their projects on Instagram and seeing how they use tiles in creative ways!

1. Kasbah Star and Base Terracotta - There's something undeniably charming about terracotta tiles.

Alex says she LOVES this look for a bathroom or thinks it would be great for entryways when paired with warm timbers!

Kasbah Star Terracotta 16.8 and Kasbah Base Terracotta 12x12 15% OFF

2. Microtiles Joint White - For those who appreciate a minimalist aesthetic.

Alex picked this tile because her preference for a minimalist look is a matte surface tile. These tiles are a beautiful finish, and you can be quite imaginative with how you work them. Different ways to lay, checker with other colour or use different grout colours!

Microtiles Joint White Matt 7x28 15% OFF

3. Kayoborder White Matt Finger Mosaic - Add a touch of organic texture.

Alex is in love this mosaic for wall tiling or using it for curved features, because it has a nice sandy organic finish, as opposed to the crisp white finger tiles.

Kayoborder White Matt Finger Mosaic 19x144 15% OFF

4. Minokoyo Olive Gloss Mosaic 69x69 – Infuse your space with retro charm.

Alex suggests using this coloured tile in a Mid-Century styled kitchen paired with walnut timbers and patina brass detailing!

Minokoyo Olive Gloss Mosaic 69x69 15% OFF

5. Terre Bianco Matt – For the textured minimalist.

Alex has included this in her top 10 picks because it is a great minimalist look with a plaster effect, and perfect for a soft interior detailing.

Terre Bianco Matt 60 15% OFF

6. Terralma Mandacaru and Terralma Noronha – Perfect matt finish for floor or wall features.

Alex loves the Terralma range but especially the green and off white! so they just had to be in her top 10! 

Terralma Mandacaru Matt 9x37 and Terralma Noronha Matt 9x37

7. RAL 9016 White Matt Mosaic 5x5 - Sometimes, simplicity speaks volumes.

Alex says she loves a good 50mm square tile at the moment. Plain white, with white grout for a really nice minimalist look, just giving cool texture to spaces.

RAL 9016 White Matt Mosaic 5x5 15% OFF

8. Affogato Light Grey Matt 60 – A feature on its own.

Alex suggests using this tile for a full floor and half wall/shelf in the shower like the below render. 

Affogato Light Grey Matt 60 paired with pick number 7 RAL 9016 White Matt Mosaic 5x5 both 15% OFF

9. Creta White Matt 11 x 120 - Break away from traditional tile sizes.

Alex thinks this is a cool size to experiment with for a feature wall!

Creta White Matt 11x120 15% OFF

10. Navona Bone Vein Matt 120x278 - Make a statement.

This for a full height wall in bathroom or hallway areas to create a grand statement suggests Alex.

Navona Bone Vein Matt 120x278 15% OFF

Bonus: Capsule Travertine Polished Mosaic - Add texture to your space.

Alex likes this tile because it is a cool product for creating texture, and a point of difference for splashbacks. she would keep the grout light, nice and organic.

Capsule Travertine Polished Mosaic 15% OFF

With these top 10 tile picks, you can transform your home into a stylish haven that reflects your personality and taste. Whether you prefer minimalist sophistication or retro mid-century charm, there's a tile for every design preference. Happy tiling!