Our edit of some of Queensland’s most beautiful, functional building blocks which will transform your home’s inside and out.
Versatile Practicality
Shutterflex’s Ellipse Federation shutters, manufactured from powder coated aluminium, are a truly versatile external window covering. Seamlessly integrating into both a classical and modern exterior, the shutters can be crafted to slide or swing open, offering complete privacy as well as storm protection – a Queensland essential!
Beautiful Imperfection
Stocked exclusively by ace stone + tiles is the Climatica Ceramiche tile range. The ‘Gemelli Diversi’ tile (pictured) is completely handcrafted; the imperfect edges and varying heights give a unique sense of softness.
A Historical Past
Inject your home with an air of aged beauty. The dedicated team at Salvage scour the globe for stunning, aged wood which they transform into a range of flooring, shelving and furniture items. Full of character, Salvage’s range of wood is guaranteed to make an impressive statement in any setting.
Eco Chic
International Floorcovering’s natural wool carpets offer a brilliant nonallergenic, eco-conscious flooring solution. The un-dyed natural wool fibres are spun on Wilton looms, a method that dates back hundreds of years, which guarantees strength and durability.
Spitting Image
There’s no denying the luxurious lure of timber is still prominent here in Queensland, along with the laborious maintenance that comes with it. Uptiles Italian Listone range of tiles are a brilliant, up keep free alternative for timber lovers who prefer fuss-free flooring – the scanned timber image is transferred onto porcelain tiles, which can be used in bathrooms and around pool areas.
Saving in Style
The slick Evo awnings from Luxaflex are not only a good looking modern window covering, but serve a seriously practical purpose too – the Evo range can save homeowners up to 60% of their cooling costs in a year. Now that’s a stylish investment which just keeps on giving.
The Queensland Look
Beautifully warm and equally as functional, Everstone’s Arborea tile range mimicks the grains and texture of natural wood. The rusted tones of the Talia tile are perfect for tropical settings, whereas the cooler grey of the Vesta would look right at home on a windswept coastal deck.
Industrial Heart
Industrial, modern style has never been more relevant, and Austral’s range of honed concrete blocks give an edge to your interior without delving into grunge territory. The smooth, streamlined blocks come with the standard benefits of using concrete – outstanding thermal performance, sound insulation, low maintenace and weather and termite resistance – so you’ll rest easy knowing your home’s stability, and energy costs, have been taken care of in style.
Words by Alexandra Schultz
As seen in Queensland Homes Winter 2014
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