New tile trends for 2016 now launched

ITALCOTTO DESIGN CENTRE SPOKESPERSON BUSY renovating or building a new home? Where better to visit than the Italcotto Design Centre conveniently situated at the entrance to Cape Town from the N1 highway offering secure customer parking?

A store synonymous with quality and value, Italcotto is renowned for being at the forefront of the latest tile trends from around the world. The first of our new tile trends for 2016 have arrived and we are very eager and excited to share the news with you. New tiles trends for 2016 Mixstone: A new range of porcelain tiles that beautifully show off the natural texture and finish of real stone floors. Each tile has its own exclusive and authentic natural character with natural shading giving the floor its unique finish. Truly a beautiful interpretation of real stone

Mixstone series is available in three natural colours; marfil, blanco and graphite. Mix stone is available in the stunning 600x1200mm format. Incredible value from R459m2 including vat

Versailles: A second range that we have launched is the versailles series. Available in three colours, the versailles simulates a natural marble with subtle vein movements. Versailles series is available in three natural colours – blanco, beige and l i ght grey i n the stunning 600x1200mm format. Retail price is R459m2 including vat.

Large format tiles: Large floor tiles create an atmosphere of beauty, sophistication and luxury. Small areas appear bigger as the large tile enhances the space, creating a clean uncluttered feel. The less grout lines, the less busy your floor is and the more expansive it appears. This expansiveness will naturally make your room appear larger. Making rooms feel larger not only adds a more inviting feel to your home, it will also enhance the resale value of your home.

Benefits in using large tiles: The large size tile is made of porcelain, hard wearing and suitable for homes, offices and industrial purposes. The tiles appear as slabs of marble or stone and are usually rectified, thus allowing the tiles to be laid very close to one another; grout joints are minimal and this leads to a clean, minimalistic look. Tiling can be done at a much faster rate than smaller tiles. Large “grip” tiles can be used for wet and outdoor areas. There are many other reasons to give The Italcotto Design Centre a visit: Italcotto is a strong family business, which was started in 1986 by Angelo Marchesini. The family have continued and embraced his passion for design and innovation gaining vast experience in the building industry spanning more than twenty years. See the latest fashion trends in floor and wall tiles, mosaics and décor tiles, Italian and Spanish clay roofing tiles, wine bottle holders, authentic wood burning pizza ovens and the very efficient pellet and wood burning close combustion Calore fireplaces. Visit the new showroom for heartwood flooring showcasing its beautiful Euro oak flooring from Italy. Our selections include a supreme, Rustic and character boards in both 192mm and 242mm widths – lengths are 2350mm for all selections. Italcotto has recently been appointed a reseller of Kamado Jan, a ceramic barbecue griller which adds a new dimension to your outdoor cooking experience. See www.kamadojan.co.za for further tasty information. Now that your inspiration has been triggered, head over to the Italcotto Design Centre to get started on your design and let the Italcotto‘s carefully trained and knowledgeable staff assist you with interior decorating advice and help you select the perfect product that will turn your home into a work of art.Italcotto Design Centre is located at the entrance of Cape Town off the N1. The showroom and warehouse has its own hassle free, secure parking area. The trading hours are Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5pm; Friday, from 8am to 4pm and Saturday, from 8.30am to 1pm.

An in-house Italian restaurant, Caffé Allegro, provides a welcome respite for the stressed home owner.