This is the next stage of our Berry House Project. You can see the complete first stage here and read all about the design and transformation featured in Inside Out Magazine here.

Four different material boards created for Ausmar Homes aimed to inspire the home selection process.

European

A tonal colour scheme, rich in materiality.

Panels
Batten 25 – Surround by Laminex

Laminate
Natural Teak – Laminex
Peruvian Clay – Laminex
Porcelain Blush – Laminex

Paint
Eggshell Pink 1/4 – Dulux

Metal
Living Rustic Bronze – Sussex Taps

Carpet
Lisburn Collection in ‘Cambric’ – Bremworth

Wallpaper
Grasscloth in ‘Safari’ – Porter’s Grasscloth

Fabric
Tan Suede – Warwick Fabrics
Boucle – Warwick Fabrics
Leather – Wortley Group

Stone
Fieldstone Aspen – PGH Bricks

Brick
Morada Ares – PGH Bricks

Tiles
Urban Atelier Marfim Gloss (Powder pink) – National Tiles
Stucco Square Cotto Matt – National Tiles
Cuccaro Arena 600×600 – National Tiles

Hardware
Pembrey Bar Handle 320mm Bronze – Furnware

Australia

Inspired by our rich, unique Australian landscape.

Panels
Batten 25 – Surround by Laminex

Laminate
Seed – Laminex
Possum – Laminex
Burnt Ochre – Laminex

Paint
Still – Dulux

Metal
Living Rustic Bronze – Sussex Taps

Carpet
Galet Collection in ‘Sienna’ – Bremworth
Galet Collection in ‘Sage’ – Bremworth

Wallpaper
Cheyennes 73850172 – Unique Fabrics

Classic

A broody, sophisticated approach to a traditional interior.

Panels
Heritage 150 – Surround by Laminex

Laminate
Elegant Oak – Laminex

Stone
Luna Concrete – Essastone
Grigio Novello – Essastone

Paint
Namdji – Dulux

Tapware
Posh Canterbury – Reece

Carpet
Ripples Collection in ‘Ohau’ – Bremworth

Flooring
Venture Vinyl Plank in ‘Ironbark’ – Andersens Noosa

Fabric
Tan Leather – Warwick Fabrics
Leaf Pattern (on black tile) – Unique Fabrics
Stripe (under black tile) – Unique Fabrics
Amalfi Zebra (under marble tile) – King Living

Tiles
Colosseum Castro White Honed Tile – National Tiles
Carva Borghini Satin Tile 600×600 – National Tiles
Byron Marquinia 195×195 – National Tiles

Hardware
Pembrey T-Knob Polished Nickel – Furnware
Black Handle – Kethy

Below is a series of material boards which, we created for Easycraft, conceived to provide audiences with an expanded view of what can be created by simply granting yourself permission to play. A range of textures, colours and materials work together here to create 7 very different schemes designed to provide inspiration for the home interior.

Elegance

A saturated and versatile palette, elevated by brass metals and warm timbers. The use of rich navy creates elegance and calm, simultaneously. The flexible, adaptable profile, easygroove is the perfect starting point. Matching the elegance and impact of dramatic navy blue, with brass metal and rich timber, this statement style comes to life. If you live and breathe design, whether it’s for a new home or a creative renovation, welcome to your new comfort zone.

Panels
easygroove 150 – Easycraft

Veneer
easyveneer American Walnut – Easycraft

Paint
Madison – Resene

Tapware
Brushed Brass Spout – ABI Interiors

Carpet
Halcyon Lake

Wallpaper
Blue – Zepel Fabrics

Fabric
Velvet – Wortley
Blue – Zepel Fabrics

Stone
Breccia Nera – Artedomus

Tile
Biyusai – Artedomus
Mosaic – Fourefle Blue – Artedomus

Granite
Groove Tiles

Metal
Brass – Brodware

Authenticity

A grounding colour palette, with reference to the natural landscape. Celebrating our fragile earth – the rich forests to the barren red outback. This is a versatile palette for any space. Perennially popular, easyvj is comfortably at home in both traditional and contemporary interiors. It is the indispensable element that brings symmetry and calm. This design draws from nature– the cool multi-hued native forests to the rich reds of the outback. Time to explore!

Panels
easyvj 100 – Easycraft

Veneer
easyveneer Feature Blackbutt – Easycraft

Paint
Spanish Green – Resene

Carpet
Cavalier – Bremworth

Handle
Brass – Anthropologie

Fabric
Floral – Elba in Ember – James Dunlop Textiles
Woven – Wortley

Tile
Terracotta – Burleigh Tiles
Terrazzo – Surface Society

Granite
Groove Tiles

Leather
Made Measure

Rattan
Camberwell Cane

Brass
Brodware

Generosity

Luxurious, opulent and elevated by rich timbers, aged brass and tan leather. A palette perfect for a bold kitchen, bedroom or living room. Creating an exhilarating contrast with the texture and visual interest of our easyline profile, the atmospheric deep green, rich dark timbers, aged brass and tan leather present a provocative palette. This style is begging to be experimented with in a bold living room, bedroom or statement kitchen. 

Panels
easyline 150 – Easycraft

Veneer
easyveneer American Walnut – Easycraft

Paint
Half Forest Green – Resene

Mesh
Brass – Arrow Metal

Metal
Brass – ABI Interiors

Leather
Made Measure

Carpet
Halycon Lake

Tiles
Gloss – Three Balls Red
Matte – Antilia 18 – Artedomus
Mosaic – Yohen Border – Artedomus
Grey – Burleigh Tiles

Fabric
Dark Green Velvet – Wortley
Light Green Velvet – Wortley

Energetic

A topical colour palette that is spirited and fun. This is best used tonally, as an evolution from the ever-present blush pinks of recent years. Part of our Expression Series, it is the cornerstone of this exuberant, fun and feminine design scheme – only for those confident enough to be playful with colour. The colour palette is on trend, an evolution from the ever-present blush pinks. Best complemented by toning hues, this striking interior style is certain to stir the emotions and raise the spirits. 

Panels
Expression series Herringbone – Easycraft

Paint
Manhattan – Resene

Brick
PGH Bricks

Carpet
Cavalier – Bremworth

Metal
Rose Gold – Brodware

Wallpaper
Vinyl – Unique Fabrics

Stone
Calcutta Viola – Artedomus

Tiles
Terrazzo – Fibonacci Stone
Square – Mallorca – Surface Society
Pink Mosaic – Thermo Milky – Artedomus
Round Copper – ABI Interiors
Large right – Surface Society
Large left – National Tiles

Fabrics
Rattan – Camberwell Cane
Rust Woven – Zepel Fabrics
Cream Woven – Oasis in Snow – Warwick Fabric

Loyal

A timeless aesthetic that can be applied to any home. Experimenting with angles allows for further design expression. Confident yet calm – masculine and brooding. Our geometrically inspired Chevron profile is integral to the success of the design style. Another of our Expression Series, it is sleek yet endlessly intriguing. There’s a masculine energy to this smoky colour palette. Paired with leather, metal, stone and timber, this is a scheme that will bring interest and complexity to any interior. From inspiration to creation, dream to reality; take the journey.

Panels
Expression Series Chevron – Easycraft

Veneer
easyveneer American Walnut – Easycraft

Paint
Zeus – Resene

Carpet
Cavalier – Bremworth

Leather
Langham in Saddle – Thomas Maxwell

Iron
Brodware

Stone
Marble – Concordia Honed – Artedomus
Square – Noir Des Alpes – Artedomus
Right – Artetech Pietra Cardoso – Artedomus
Small Black – Quantum Quartz – WK Stone

Round Copper
ABI Interiors

Fabric
Plaid – Balfour in Schist – Unique Fabrics
Striped – York – Unique Fabrics
Velvet – Rubelli – South Pacific Fabrics

Grace

A calm and sophisticated palette that encourages natural materials to shine. Allowing for quiet expression – it is more than what meets the eye. The fine vertical lines of easyregency create a backdrop of graceful understatement. Pared down and perfect, at home in a traditional residence or in a modern one – enhancing a hallway, in a bedroom or dining room. It’s a virtuoso example of taste and style that allows natural materials like marble, terrazzo, granite and polished metal to shine. Fresh, light-hearted, sparkling and self-possessed.

Panels
easyregency 150 – Easycraft

Veneer
easyveneer American Oak – Easycraft

Paint
Half Seafog – Resene

Brick
PGH Bricks

Granite
Groove Tiles

Carpet
Cavalier – Bremworth

Tiles
Square Silver – Mallorca Tile – Surface Society
Square White – Mallorca Tile – Surface Society
Bluestone Mosaic – National Tiles
Small Marble Mosaic – Artedomus

Metals
Round Gunmetal – ABI Interiors
Polished Nickel – Brodware

Stone
Large Terrazzo – National Tiles

Wallpaper
Vinyl – Zepel Fabrics

Fabric
Linen – Sette  – South Pacific Fabrics

Drama

A decadent palette for the confident colour curator. Igniting the imagination through drama and modern mysticism. Vogue and easyAscot put a stamp of distinction wherever you choose to use them: especially in formal dining rooms, master suites and entryways. Infinitely elegant, this design style adds a touch of decadence and drama. Pairing violet with dark purple,  counterbalanced with the richness of polished marble, stone, leather, brass, and the warmth of timber. If you’re enthralled by daring design and open to possibilities, seize your
opportunity.

Panels
easyascot & ascot.vogue – Easycraft

Paint
Violet – Sonique – Resene
Dark Purple – Fedora – Resene

Tile
Large Tile – National Tiles

Tapware
Brushed Brass Tap – ABI Interiors

Leather
Made Measure

Stone
Square – Groove Tiles
Purple & White – Burleigh Tiles

Wallpaper
Carioca – Zepel Fabrics

Marble
Polished – Rosso Levanto – Surface Society

Timber
Royal Oak Floors

Carpet
Cavalier – Bremworth

Metal
Brushed Rose Gold – Brodware

Fabric
Velvet Fabric – Wortley

Get the look and download PDFs of all Style Guides here.

Styled and curated by Carlene – Cedar and Suede for Easycraft. 

We recently worked with Amber Tiles to share our tips on how to plan a bathroom renovation and below we’ve answered some questions about how to apply tiles to the bathroom and kitchen which you might find helpful if you’re about to embark on your own renovation/build. And in the spirit of giving, I wanted to give the opportunity to ask some more specific questions about bathroom and kitchen renovations so hit me up in the comments section below and I’ll share the answers here and on IG stories so that everyone can benefit.

Q: What makes a tile a feature tile?
A: A tile feature is a design statement piece that will often act as the hero in a space. It’s generally in contrast to the other materials used. This might be a patterned floor tile or mosaic splashback, for instance. A feature tile shouldn’t be confused with a feature wall.

Q: How do you work with the rest of the design and dimensions of the
living/kitchen area?

A: We always work up a floorplan/layout first and then make our hard surface and colour selections, fixtures and fixings. Coming up with the most effective floorplan means trouble shooting and working out what it is you need in the space before playing around with a few options. When it comes to the look and feel, I seek out a lot of inspiration from Pinterest, Instagram and Magazines to gauge what it is I’m drawn to and to help narrow down my choices.

Q: What ways can you make tiles pop?
A: You can make tiles pop via colour or if using a small tile or mosaic and by contrasting the grout to the tile, thereby highlighting the pattern. There is also a big variety of moroccan inspired printed tiles on the market which I particularly love in classic style homes. Opting for a colour is another way to create impact. There are some beautiful coloured options of tiles in store at the moment from cobalt blue to sage or emerald green and even some dusty pinks. Scrolling Pinterest is an ideal way to see how colour can be applied well (and not well, which is key).

Q: How does the size of a tile affect aesthetics?

A: We utilise small tiles to add pattern and interest to a bathroom. I especially love pattern on the floor whether it’s a herringbone mosaic, a penny round or a french laid travertine…… Larger tiles create a cleaner, more streamline look but avoid using too large tiles because you’ll end up with too many awkward cuts. I like to see a combination of large and small tiles in a space for the sake of creating interest.

Q: Should you play it safe or make a bold statement?

A: I don’t think playing it safe is very fulfilling but making a statement should also be about educated execution. You can make a statement without just by creating a functional, considered and well executed space that will stand the test of time.

Q: What do you need to consider in terms of colour, grout, texture and pattern, natural light etc?

A: Your tile should always be sampled in the space before making a final decision because  tile colours look different in different lights etc. A contrasting grout colour should only be used with small tiles like subways or mosaics where your intention is to highlight a pattern, otherwise do your best to match your grout colour to your tile colour.

Q: What kind of tile looks won’t date?

A: Natural stones such as marble, terrazzo and travertine are timeless and good quality tiles always stand the test of time, both in durability and as a look. A classic brick-laid subway tile is also a timeless choice in any context. I also think patterned Moroccan tiles laid on the floor will show longevity as a trend, whereas they may grow tiresome applied to the wall.

Q: Can you add anything else about tiles for this area that you think people should know?

A: When it comes to your floor surfaces you don’t need to limit yourself to one material. For example, you may want to define your kitchen space with a statement floor tile but use timber flooring throughout the rest of your house. There are some excellent examples of this, done well. Also, when choosing tiles think about how you live. For instance, gloss white tiles on the floor are always going to show dirt and be generally hard work so unless you love to clean opt for something that will withstand living. After all, that’s what our home is for.

Remember, this is your opportunity to ask some more specific bathroom and kitchen renovation questions so hit me up in the comments.

This post is supported by Amber Tiles.

Images by Mindi Cooke.

Carlene xx