Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Shell Mosaics and Mother of Pearl – Go Green In Your Home

What Is A Mother Of Pearl Tile?

Bet you didn’t think that shells will find a way into your home as a decor, right? Truth is, you’ll be contributing to the preservation of Mother Earth when you choose to go green with shell tiles. They make your floor or wall extraordinarily lustrous and natural-looking.
Have you ever heard of mother of pearl? Well it’s the shiny inner surface of shells particularly abalone, oysters and so on. Mother of pearl tile, also known by its other name - shell mosaic tile, is one hundred percent natural, and polished and processed by hand. A skilled craftsman can actually turn these materials into different forms like scallops, spirals, snails, among others. Fortunately, they come in wide range of colour, lustre and size.

Why Shell Tiles?
More and more people now prefer shell mosaics for their distinct classic beauty that no other tile material can provide. Perfect as a kitchen tile accent and as a bathroom tile backsplash, said products will give your bathroom or kitchen the iridescence and lustre of mother of pearl.
The materials could really be affordable hence if you want a full iridescent wall but, are kind of short of budget, the wise use of shell mosaic tiles can add sparkle to an accent. Make your home shine with them including your side table, mirror frames and the like.

Uses Of Mother Of Pearl Mosaic Tiles

Of course we are quite aware that these items go well for exterior (like in canopies or porch covers) and interior walls as well. Also good for interior floors with light traffic, shell mosaics are widely used in tabletops, countertops, shower walls, bathroom backsplashes, tub surroundings, even ceilings. Add glamour and extra shimmer to your bathroom by installing a feature strip of shell mosaics, without hurting your pocket.
These days, modern hotels, offices, bars, company halls, exclusive clubs, sports centres are decorated with mother of pearl tiles. In homes, these items give that extra sparkle not only to walls and ceilings but also to domes, columns, lavatories, garden landscapes and swimming pools.
Where To Get Them

ExoTiles’ selection of natural sea shell mixed with glass mosaic tiles is far from limited. Very suitable for any indoor wall applications like bathroom walls or kitchen splashback, our products are hand-made and customised based on your requirements.

Good thing – we don’t only sell but, we also provide professional advice and support to our dear customers. Browse the gallery for designs and give us a call. Let our team help you make a good decision when buying bathroom and kitchen tiles. 

Stone And Glass Tiles To Perk Up Your Bathroom Space


Ever thought of putting mosaics and stone tiles in your kitchen and bathroom backsplashes? Then, that would be the most perfect idea to complete your home renovation. If your walls have already become an eyesore, then transform them by refinishing with stone and glass mosaics.

Stone and glass tiles can certainly enhance the look of your bathroom with their sleekness. Incredibly durable, natural stone mosaics can further, make an ideal choice in completing your home. The soft hues make for the versatility of natural stone mosaic tiles as these can be used in all the rooms around your house.

What better way of getting natural stone mosaics than by contacting an online store like ExoTiles?  Ours is a large selection with a variety of designs and types to choose from. These include onyx, pebble, travertine and marble mosaic tiles, all hand-made and can be customised according to your specifications.

Glass Or Stone?

Choosing between the two could be a bit daunting. Before finally deciding what tile to use, bear in mind there are certain factors to consider. Attractiveness? Yes, both have similarly beautiful outcomes besides their being easy-to-clean as well as their suitability of use in wet zones.

Well, glass tile have this soft sheen that ceramic and stone tiles do not have. The lustre gives a distinct glow making your space bright. Translucent and shimmery, not to mention water-resistant, glass tiles come in neutral and bold colours.

Use them in your bathroom and be amazed at the bold statement it produces. A nice sparkling idea would be to turn your sink and vanity into a central point with such materials. Alternatively, you can also use glass tiles as a subtle backdrop to provide prominence to the other design elements in your bathroom.

As for stones, they may be polished but will still look natural with its colour. Granite tiles or river-rock stone can be polished because if not, they will look rough. Consult the professionals at ExoTiles to know if your stone will need a sealer coat to prevent stains and water marks.

Glass and stone tiles come glued to a mesh ready to be installed.


Ask ExoTiles on how to get creative with your layout. For more interesting bathroom and kitchen tile ideas, browse the pages of this site.  

Tile Murals – A Beautiful Inspiration



So many different types of tiles are made available today and they come with a variety of purposes. If you want your project to be right, then choose the appropriate types. If you think that only bathrooms and kitchens are tiled or decorated with murals in the past, think again. Today, almost every room in your house can have attractive tiles in them.

Mural mosaic tiles can now be found as decorations in bedrooms, living rooms, in swimming pools and so on. Think about this: if you tile your walls rather than use those alternative coverings, what a beautiful inspiration you will have right in your own home. 



Quality Hand-made Tiles Delivered To Your Door

Exotiles, the leading online tile supplier in Australia offers a wide selection of decorative wall tile murals, even single tile accents. Be glad to know that our products suit a range of wall applications. And these include - a feature wall, bathroom walls, splashbacks and more.

Our tiles are all hand-made piece by piece. Mosaic mural designs can be customised depending on your specification, and it’s only for you and your precious home.

Find a gorgeous selection of art and designs which you can’t find anywhere else. Learn from the professionals about various options for breath-taking tile projects. What’s more, we can refer you to skilled artists and designers that can turn the best photo you own into a tile mural of accent tile.



Mural Mosaic Tile Accents For A Beautiful Home

You’re free to choose from smooth surface ceramic, to glass tiles or tumbled marble natural stone tiles, and more. With a decorative wall tile mural added, your home can really create a statement. If you want a reproduction of original artwork, scenery, paintings, landscape, drawings, whatever it is that inspires you, then you’re going to have it, if that’s what you really want it to be, and more.

Let your friends and guests admire your personal taste and style with decorative wall tile murals and accent pieces from ExoTiles. You’ll be astonished with our large number of tile mural selections for kitchens, backsplashes and bathrooms.

Tile murals can be applied to backsplashes on kitchen sink or behind the stove, in the shower or tub, on tabletops, countertops, even around your swimming pool. Choose your own tile mural and backsplash designs when remodelling your home or building, and savour the lasting beauty a tile mural gives you.


Visit our Facebook page to have a great view of our product line. Browse our pages for a quickoverview of the kitchen and bathroom tiles types we offer.

Sunday, 28 June 2015

Mosaic Tile For The Bathroom? Why not?

Haven’t you tried it yet? Don’t be left in the dust. Be modern. Be chic. Go mosaic for your bathroom. Perhaps you may have heard some interesting facts about mosaic tiles. Your entire home will certainly look very attractive with them, not only your bathroom.

Bet you might have known that these materials only look best in backsplashes in bathrooms and kitchens, adding colour, providing fun and zest. Sad to note, not too many people are aware of the benefits of mosaic tiles in bathroom as well as other spaces in your home.  

The Versatility of Mosaic Tiles

Not only are mosaic tiles a fantastic way to add a splash of colour to or highlight your bigger tile. Rather, they also give a really gorgeous visual pop to your bathroom, or any room for that matter. There’s nothing more aesthetically fulfilling than seeing an eye-catching collage composed of tiny tiles forming an intricate and cohesive pattern.

Versatile as they are, mosaic tiles can be installed in practically all rooms in the house, not only bathrooms and kitchens. You can go as far as your creativity will bring you. Use them for backsplashes, on countertops, in the showers, even outside the house like the entryways.

Visit our store today to see our complete line of assorted tiles. We provide lots of interesting options to help you create your own magnificent patterns. With just the right mix of sections of pre-meshed glass, granite, marble, slate or travertine, and you design something that can make a room brighter and wider.

The very luminescent nature of glass mosaic tiles enables them to reflect light to brighten up your room. Their non-porosity make them stain, mould and mildew-resistant. Further, grime stains on glass tiles are no problem either. You can clean them easily by wiping them with a damp washcloth. 

Once you see a build-up of soap scum in your bathroom, clean it up using a mild vinegar solution. What’s more, if an individual tile on the mesh is damaged, simply cut the bad tile out and replace it with an extra tile.

Blended Mosaics For Better Depth And a More Dramatic Flair

If you didn't know it yet, yes mosaic tiles can be blended. A popular trend in home interior designing today is the blending of glass tiles and mosaics, which many consider a very fashionable option.

According to ‘beauty experts’ in the construction industry, the biggest advantage of using mosaic glass tiles is the stunning look that can only be achieved with an accurate installation.
A certified tiler can expertly produce intricate patterns by just simply arranging glass tiles or a mix of glass and natural stone.


For more interesting bathroom tile ideas, you need not look farther and beyond. ExoTiles is just a click away. Browse the pages of this website. 

Wall Tile Idea – Why Not Glass Mosaics?

Need a room makeover in your own home?  Yes, you can and don’t make it just an ordinary one. Choose mosaic tiles - a practical and exquisite covering for the walls in your bathroom and kitchen backsplashes as well.

Yes, why not mosaic tiles? They make for a colourful and cheerful décor for rooms and other spaces in your house. Good news is, they come in various materials – stone, ceramic, glass, sea shell or stainless steel so you really have a lot of beautiful arrays to choose from.

If you want your walls to carry an impactful design, then mosaic it is. By just replacing a tile or two here and there in your kitchen or bathroom with attractively-designed mosaic tiles and VOILÀ!  You come up with a stunning creation!

These materials are extensively offered in a wide variety of colours. Meaning, you can always pick something that suits your taste – and budget. Besides being fun to work with, mosaic tiles are now readily available within easy reach.

Just make sure though, to shop around and get the best deals. Otherwise, you can come visit our gallery for alluring and pretty tile ideas for walls, floors, ceilings, roof and anywhere else.



Why Glass Mosaic Tiles?
You can be creative with any mosaic styles and design any look you desire with them. Glass mosaics are cheaper than stone and about the same price as ceramic. Many are now using it to create great mosaic masterpieces. Because glass is quite solid once the tile is laid, this wouldn't scratch under normal use.

For an exhilarating interior design, why not integrate even just a few pieces of glass mosaics? A truly attractive and one-of-a-kind look will likely be the outcome. Here, let’s take a look at some of the perks and drawback of using glass mosaic tiles, such as:

A multitude of attractive looks - As mentioned earlier, you can have an endless creativity with glass mosaics. Choose the right size, colour, the suitable mix – and that depends on your budget. For a more interesting outcome, combine glass mosaics with ceramic or stone and you get a more well-defined look.

A larger and more vibrant feel - Glass tiles reflect light, the reason why your room will look bigger and brighter. Your indoor ambiance will truly be enhanced with glass mosaics. When done right, be assured of a unique charm and elegance to your rooms. To be sure, always consult a professional tiler in your area. Otherwise, contact ExoTiles and never go wrong with your installation.

The Trouble With Glass Mosaic Tiles

Tiles are only as strong as the base in which they sit atop of so until glass mosaic tiles are laid they are vulnerable. Glass is without a doubt, fragile. So, utmost care must be observed when handling such material. 


For all its benefits, why worry when there’s ExoTiles that can make things easier for you? We know of qualified experts who can provide you with plenty of wall tile ideas. Give us a call today so we can start to move things up, that is – beautify your home. 

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Waterjet Marble 'Medallion' Floor Tiles



ExoTiles can now supply custom made marble floor features and deliver to anywhere in the world.

Waterjet marble 'medallions' as they are called are made using a computer controlled machine which cuts the stone with a very fine jet of high pressure water. The waterjet can cut stone of thickness's up to 35mm with ease. This method allows for very high levels of accuracy, so much so, that the pieces will slot together like a jigsaw puzzle with no gaps at all.



These tiles can be made from solid stone or a composite of stone bonded to an underside layer of ceramic. Composite made medallions are cheaper and equally strong. Some people do not like the idea of it being glued to ceramic so they can choose to have it made from 100% stone if they wish.

These marble medallions are ideal for hotel lobby, shopping centre, hospital or many other applications.  Designs can be custom made including logos or anything else.

Check out the Mural Mosaic category on the ExoTiles website for a guide on pricing.

Here's some videos of how it works.



Thursday, 12 June 2014

The best ways to decorate your garden with tiles


Real marble tiles look unique and beautiful as it comes in shades variations and whirling patterns and therefore you need to be careful at the time of installing these tiles to ensure that only the same patterns marble tiles are used for decorating your garden. You should get the tiles from same original batch to make sure that the pattern matches with each other. Marble tiles like the rest of the stone tiles also need high maintenance and thus you need to clean and seal it regularly. While cleaning, you should use mild detergents or products that have been designed for marble.

If you are wondering about the best ways todecorate your garden with tiles than you will need to follow these tips. It is not essential that bigger tiles are better but it is a fact that bigger tiles can be installed easily. If you have large tiles for your garden, the installation process simpler and quicker as compared to the smaller tiles.


Thus you need to select the pattern that you like so that you can get it installed in your garden for enhancing its overall appeal. It is also very important to have a flat subfloor in order to have a successful installation. You can also have self leveling subfloor compound, if you want to install the tiles in your garden yourself. The other very good options are cement or plywood backer board. You should have a minimum one inch thick subfloor to have successful and best quality installation. Thin set is used for keeping tiles up on floor as it also helps in avoiding imperfections on the subfloor. There are a large variety of thin sets that are used for the application of the tiles but latex modified thin set are ideal for ceramic tiles. These sets only need water so the successful installation of the ceramic tiles.



But you should only mix the quantity that is required or that you will use within one hour of mixing otherwise the installation job becomes very difficult. If there are cutting corners in your garden then you will need to rent wet saw for cutting the tiles. If you desire to have a modern and unique look for the paving project in your garden then you will need the help ofnatural stone tiles and pavers. This is a very high quality product which comes in a large variety of colors of this natural stones like limestone, sandstone, granite and travertine. It adds a touch of uniqueness and beauty to your garden along with enhancing the overall appeal of your home.

You should always devote quality time for the installation of the tiles as if you are in a hurry, the job can be spoilt. If you want to create perfect gaps in between the tiles you will need to user plastic spacers that come in different sizes relating to the sizes of the tiles. You should always have extra tiles in case if tiles breakdown during installation as ceramic tiles are very brittle and with a hit from a hard object it tends to break down.

Friday, 27 December 2013

Add something special to your yard – freshen it up with a pool

Tired of taking your family to swimming pools every weekend during the hot days? Consider putting up your own pool at your home. This is an investment that will definitely pay off. Summer days can be very hot and refreshing yourself in a pool full of water is an excellent idea.

Great for physical activities

Organize a morning swim early with your family – right before your work. Drowsiness will instantly disappear and you will make your children wake up early even during the summer breaks. Having a pool can be a very smart move as it will provide you with a necessary amount of physical activity that will benefit your health.

There is a solution for everybody

If you are lucky enough to have a great backyard and you don’t know what to do with the extra space, constructing a swimming pool is the thing for you. Your private pool can have various shapes like round, oval, square, or some indefinite shape. If you are living in a place where climate changes occur, you can buy an above ground swimming pool, which is less expensive, but it also has shorter “lifespan”. Infinity pools are very popular nowadays, and they are typical for penthouses that have great balconies and houses with big yards which are built on hilly regions.

Indoor swimming pools


Installing a pool inside your house is a lot of work but the good side of it is that you can use it whenever you want. Equipment like heaters and pumps that will help you change the water regularly are big help when it comes to pool maintenance. If you have a big basement, don’t think twice and start a project like this.

Customize your pool, but think of the safety too

There are solutions for bigger yards as well as the small ones, since they come in various sizes and shapes and can be custom made for your personal needs. Also, the depth of the pool can be adjusted to your wishes. If you have small children, you might want to go with the one with a smaller depth and a flat bottom – safety first. But, on the other hand, if you are willing to monitor your children’s activity in swimming pools constantly, choose the one whose bottom has a slope – one part of it can be adapted for the little ones and the other can be a bit more for your own taste.

Pools and events

Speaking of design, your yard will look posh and all of your friends and neighbors will like it. It can help you a lot with making friends and socializing, as nobody is going to deny a friendly invitation for a little bit of Sunday fun, alongside a pool and a barbeque. Events such as birthdays or anniversary parties would turn into a really fun thing with a pool in your yard. A couple of twinkling lights, chairs and tables with some interesting snacks will make your friends and family have a good time, unlike all those boring cliché celebrations – just note that they are required to bring their bathing suits with them. The teenage parties which are every youngster’s wish can be organized in your yard, and you won’t need to leave your house. Your children and their invites can stay outside while you are inside with that option of monitoring their acts. Both sides will be satisfied.

Color it up

The grey color in pools is so last season! Color it up by painting the bottom and walls of your pool with special colors that wouldn't wash off. Make your pool look like a piece of ocean as much as it can. Put a little bit more effort and tile your pool with mosaic tiles of various colors and materials. You can even make a mosaic that will look amazing and that will make your swimming pool cleaning process easier.
Complementing your house with a swimming pool is a lot of work and, sincerely, a not so small amount of money, but this is a tiny barrier in comparison to all that you get: regular physical activity, cooling during the hot summer days, a lot of fun and a perfectly arranged yard.

Monday, 2 December 2013

Does Health Improvement Arrive Along with Technology Development?

Just when it seemed that innovations had stopped popping up on every corner, something new comes up – something that’ll make someone’s life much easier or much more fun. The adjustment period concerning novelties didn't take long. Why would it, when everything has been made practical? Things you don’t like doing take much less time, like dish washing or cleaning of any kind, and things you like doing, like playing video games are literally taken to another dimension. Even business is much easier now because getting any kind of information is faster than ever and all the actual “work” is done much faster.

The transition period we've been through is mostly positive because we can sort out the bad things from the good ones – like making the difference between virtual and real life. It’s important to pass the knowledge we have to generations that have been growing up having these new things in their childhood. Every kid you see on the street, no matter the age, has its own phone and a bunch of other gadgets in their pockets that don’t stop ringing. If you decide that you like our world today so much that you want to have your baby growing up in it, it’s not just simple things you need to worry about any more.

This modern age of ours brought a lot of new diseases that are mostly psychological. They’re caused by lack of physical activity and a wrong system of values that children have today. Also, children often lose their identities and have even more problems finding out who they are while growing up than older generations did. The explanation for that is usually found in video games or too many different role models that are imposed on children. Concerns about symptoms that you think your child or some of your friend’s children have is best to check as soon as possible so you can react before is too late. Here’s a list of some usual and common diseases along with symptoms. You can use it as your first step – to get your doubts confirmed or denied before you look for professional help.


It’s much easier to think about all the good things that brilliant men have made to serve the human kind. And most people are careless about it and just say how everything good must come with something bad, instead of making sure that they used the power we have to improve every aspect of their lives – we all know that health comes first but we remember that the second we lose it. Not to forget about important things is a hard task to do, so in order to do that, you should use the simplest trick that every therapist will recommend no matter how lame you think it is. Make a list that’ll remind you how every single day is worth waking up happy. If you have trouble starting, follow this example that’ll show you how you can get everything good from the new world and the old one.

Extensive believing in frauds and not being able to rely on people is also just one of the side effects that our world suffers from. Think about it – every time you read how some famous millionaire invested something in a charity organization, you consider that to be a marketing trick. Don’t you think that that reaction is full of prejudice? Giving something back is not just an empty phrase. So even if you think that the reasons aren't right when someone’s investing in, for example, hospitals – nothing bad can’t come out of it. Medical equipment should follow new standards and new diseases. In order to do that, there’s a necessity of constant investments in the development of new equipment, so that hospitals can provide the exact treatment the patients need.

Every hospital is obligated to not only teach their patients about hygiene, but also to provide an example. There are lots of hospitals that must be renovated as soon as possible, because conditions they are in are not healthy for patients and if they’re really in that state, they shouldn't even be working because they can’t help the patient that needs to be treated, they can only do more damage to someone’s health. In most cases, doctors that work there are just trying to do the best they can – they just don’t have enough money to make things run properly.

When it comes to these dangerous conditions that are destroying the medical system, people should act fast. The technology we have has provided us with speed and quality when it comes to renovations. The importance of perfectly clean hospitals is taught in elementary schools, but it seems that grownups should be reminded that there’s something more important than their own careers. Unfortunately, every one of us must visit that institution sometime during our lifetime, so it’s better to maintain them for when that time comes.


The basic rule of hygiene is that the place which usually gets dirty the most must be the cleanest – bathrooms. If it happens that you must use the bathroom while you’re visiting someone in the hospital and you find it smelly and dirty, you immediately develop mistrust concerning the whole institution and the people who work there. A similar thing happens when you use your friend’s bathroom and you find the experience unpleasant – you subconsciously develop an aversion towards that home and you start questioning your friends’ hygiene.

So, for all reasons mentioned above, action must be taken. Starting from bathrooms is a great idea – to undertake this job will affect the whole chain reaction because people do useful things when they have a good example in front of them. When you’re thinking about starting something like this, first you think about expenses and a long period of time that will be needed to complete the task in front of you. You should devote your time to finding the right kind of tiling. If tiles are placed well, everything related to maintenance will be a piece of cake, since the materials used to make durable tiles are both sturdy and beautiful – all of which contributes to the overall look and feel of the room. Take action as soon as possible.

Monday, 4 November 2013

The History of Art and the Development of Mosaics

Several thousand years ago, men started to recognize certain patterns in the things they did on a daily basis. For example, they were listening to the bow and arrow flying through the air and they were trying to imitate that sound. There is also an example where their spears would collide and thus produce a certain rhythmic sound. You may have guessed so far that that is the way music was created at first. Men were imitating sounds they heard in nature, and the result today is rather magnificent – just look at how many different music genres exist nowadays. It is the same with other forms of art. You have probably seen those pictures of first paintings that were made in a cave – paintings of several oxen. It is now famous worldwide and it is considered the first form of this kind of art. Men were also, at first, trying different ways to represent nature and things that surrounded them. It is also rather amazing to see how much art upgraded. There are many people who added something new to art, and, thanks to them, we are almost always surrounded by it, and able to enjoy it. However, there is a special kind of art that people call mosaics. I assume that the first mosaic was made when the prehistoric man gathered several different stones and arranged them in certain order. The first mosaics were made out of stone before other materials were used for the arrangement. Mosaics are actually the topic of our discussion. However, I am not going to talk about ordinary and boring mosaics, but rather about some new ways of making those mosaics, and how can it be applied as a way of decorating the inside your home.

The art of mosaics is expanding rapidly nowadays, be prepared!


As the title suggests, the mosaic has become quite popular recently. I mean, it was popular always, but these new methods have been practiced lately, and every day more and more people are buying mosaics. Furthermore, those people who do, do not buy them only to see them as a form of art but rather as something that would serve as decoration in their homes and gardens. Mosaics that many people have installed in their homes lately are made no more no less, but with tiles. Certain bathrooms have these kinds of colorful tiles which form different kinds of figures, and that is something that these mosaics should look like, except the fact that they look way more awesome. First of all, let's take into account that the tiles nowadays have different shapes and many different colors, and most important of all, they are made of different materials. The material of tiles is most crucial for the further development of mosaics, so if you ever decide to have one, have that in mind. There are several important materials which I am going to write about, as a kind of a guide for you, if you cannot make up your mind. Of course, for further information you will have to Google a bit more since I am no expert on this matter, but I do have some experience.

Mosaics made of tiles which are made of glass

This is possible, indeed. I was walking through the mall the other day when I bumped into one – literally bumped into. It was placed temporarily beside the stairway, and it was pretty transparent. But when I took a few steps backwards I saw a beautiful postmodern mosaic which so perfectly fitted into the environment that I praised whoever placed it there. Mosaics made of glass tiles are not only transparent but also very shiny. If you point any kind of light towards it, it will shine with a very pleasing light, or rather, reflect that light in a very pleasing way. This kind of mosaic fits perfectly in white rooms where there is a lot of light. It can also be included in rooms with no light, just watch not to bump into it as I did. But the most important thing that glass mosaics can bring you is serenity. It will make you somehow forget about all the troubles that you had in the past few days, just by looking at it. I have put my glass mosaic by the fireplace in order to emphasize the importance of it, by looking at the fire through it.

Stainless steel mosaics will make your head spin

Stainless Steel Splashback

Considering the light the mosaics give away, those made of stainless steel tiles certainly do reflect it. However, if you place them in a room with no sunlight, they are usually quite dark and rather cold, but that does not make them bad. Moreover, these kind of mosaics are really stylish and they can fit everywhere. My neighbour had one pattern installed in his backyard, and he says that it somehow fulfils his world when he is making barbecue on Sundays with his family. Stainless steel lasts for ages, it can even serve as protection. But do not use it in that way, it is primarily for decoration. The best thing about this material is that it does not require cleaning at all. Well, maybe you should devote five minutes in a few months time and clean it with  a dry cloth, but that is it. No further work is required, when it comes to cleaning.

Ceramic tiles and the things you know about them


You all probably have ceramic tiles in your bathroom, so there is not much I can say here, except that you can make even more magnificent mosaics than those you saw. Ceramic tiles need not be one coloured or square, and the possibilities are infinite. They are, as you know, fragile. So, If you put them in some other areas instead in your bathroom you should be careful.
To sum up, mosaic is an old kind of art, and it becomes very popular from time to time. This is the time when new ideas are introduced to this kind of art, and many people opt to have one in their home. Should you decide to have one, consult this article as well as the internet about the further division of materials out of which these mosaics are made of, if you want to of course.

Mosaic tiles available through www.exotiles.com.au

Friday, 1 November 2013

Are you bored with your home?

Ok, so you bought a house or an apartment and you have been living there for a couple of years. You and your family like the location because the neighborhood is good, the schools are good and it is overall a nice place to live in. But the problem is you got a little bored with your home. The same old look is really getting you down and you want to do something with it, but what? Where do you get the money for redecorating? How do you do it in such a way that you do not influence and unnecessarily complicate the lives of the household residents?
Well, for each one of these questions there is an answer. You just have to play it smart and do some quality planning. Giving your home a breath of fresh air isn't all that big of a deal – as you might think. Being creative and changing just a few things can change your home’s look significantly. I’ll give you some tips on how you can achieve this without too much hustle. Keep in mind that these aren't the only solutions and these tips are here to get your mind going in the right direction.

Cleaning up!
OK, so at this point you’re laughing. Here you are looking for tips on redecorating your home and I’m telling you to clean up. Look at it this way, there are a lot of things that we leave lying around the house that we don’t need but we still keep them just in case. Also, if you have decorated without a plan when you first moved in, you might have a lot of excess decorative elements we can easily label as clutter. Sometimes when it comes to decoration, less is more.
Repainting  
Fresh paint can easily and inexpensively breathe in new life to your boring rooms. Find the colors that suit your needs and the mood of the rooms in question. You can also use more vibrant colors to highlight a certain part of the room that you want to be the main decorative focus.
Playing with light
Not many people realize that light is a decorative element. Just opening the curtains can sometimes change the look of the entire room. In order to manipulate with light you will need to introduce some new elements into your home. In order to reflect light you can use mirrors that are positioned in proper places.
Another way to do this is to decorate a crucial wall with glass mosaic tiles. The expense of doing this isn't all that big, since you are just tiling a single wall, not the entire room. The fact that these tiles come in a variety of patterns and colors will help you adapt them to the general style used to decorate the room. The tiles will provide your room with more discrete, colored lighting that will create a meditative environment for you to enjoy.

DIY and Green solutions
If you find yourself unable to financially spring for new decorations and new furniture, you can do a bit of research and find DIY tips on how to use old stuff and transform it into new decorations. There are really tons of websites with great ideas out there and you will definitely find something to suit your needs and personal style. DIY solutions mean that you are, to some extent, going green. Putting old stuff to new use is the basis of recycling. Refurbishing and repainting your old chairs and furniture will leave you and your guests with the impression that you have bought new furniture. Things that can’t be brought back to serve their original purpose can be used as the material for your new DIY projects.
Introducing green elements is a very good idea since along with decorating you will improve your living standards. Plants, wooden elements, stone elements; they will all create an illusion of being outside while you are actually sitting in your apartment’s living room on the 8th floor of your building. You will get a sense of space and nature which is always good, since it reduces stress and helps with creating a better mood.

Monday, 30 September 2013

Top benefits of swimming pools

Swimming offers activating and working all of your muscles without an impact to your bones (skeletal system). This happens because, when in water, your body is much lighter than usual. When you dunk yourself to the neck, your weight is just ten percent of your actual weight. Activating all of your muscles without pressuring your bones is ideal especially for older people. If you want to lose weight or if you have sore joints or muscles, a swimming pool is the only place you can work all those problems out. Other that this obvious one, here are a couple of more very interesting benefits that swimming has (the ones you've probably never thought of!). After finding out, there will be nothing else that you should think about other than getting yourself a swimming pool and starting a much healthier life. So, here we go.


A flabby dolphin – no, no, no! A healthy heart – yes, yes, yes!

You have definitely never seen a flabby dolphin. That would simply be impossible. We took the example of a flabby dolphin (as a joke) just to make a comparison and help you realize how efficient swimming actually is. All water animals have smooth skin and all of their muscles are strained. This happens because of the power of swimming, what we already mentioned in the beginning. Swimming activates all of your muscles (unlike running for example, where only a half of them are doing something). The healthiest benefit of swimming is that it activates and improves the most important muscle in our bodies – the heart! Not only does our heart become bigger, it starts having a more efficient pumping process. This also leads to better blood circularity. Now, just ask yourself this question: Is there a healthier thing on earth than a morning swim?

 Inspiration for breakfast

Swimming pools don’t only have to represent a place where you can work out and become healthier. You can also get inspiration from your swimming pool, and here you can find out how. Design your swimming pool right! If you still haven’t heard of mosaic tiles, it’s about time you do. With mosaics (which are a very old and famous as art pieces), you can make your swimming pool be an “oasis” where you will not only release yourself from stress, but also get fully inspired. Art has been the best inspirational tool throughout many centuries and nowadays, you can find excellent swimming pool mosaic tile designs! If you want your designs to be more complicated and unique, you can design something yourself.  With swimming pool mosaic tiles, you will make your pool very easy to maintain, aside from it being good looking. Because, when it comes to swimming pools, it is equally important that you pay attention to pool maintenance as you do to the pool design. These tiles aren't slippery (when in contact with water) and they are rust-resistant. Useful tip – when you decorate your garden and the area around the pool, never plant flowers too close to the pool (all the dead leaves can get inside and cleaning that every day can become very tiring).


Doctor almighty

Those suffering from asthma should make swimming pools be their best friend. Swimming helps avoiding asthma attacks. Swimming also helps improve the levels of cholesterol in your body; it lowers the LDL (also known as bad cholesterol) and increases the HDL (also known as good cholesterol). Those suffering from diabetes can get many benefits from swimming, too. By managing to swim about 30 minutes per week (three times a week, ten-minute training) you can burn up to 900 calories. Studies have shown that all professional swimmers never die prematurely. We can freely paraphrase this and say that swimming actually helps you live longer.

The socializing power of swimming pools

Having a barbecue in your backyard and inviting friends over is a classical Saturday gathering. Wouldn't I be lovely to have a swimming pool where your kids could swim and play while you (the elders) are preparing the food?


To sum up, having a swimming pool is a bit of a luxury but it is the most cost-effective thing you can invest in. You get to be healthier, you get to live longer and you get to have something like a therapist in your own backyard. If you feel stressed – just go for a swim.