The Answer - Autumn/Winter edition 6

Biannual journal by Amber

the answer Winter 2020 edition 6

Ledgestone Limestone

Welcome to The Answer

THE ANSWER

Everything great started as a question.

What if? How about? Could we?

At Amber we believe in the power of questions. We believe questions are the fuel of our creativity. Questions drive our progress. Questions open up possibilities.

Questions unlock our potential. Our purpose is finding the answers to questions.

Questions that push the boundaries.

Questions that test us. Sometimes questions you didn’t even know you had. We celebrate questions. Because without questions there can be no answers. So bring us yours.

Amber has the answer

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Ledgestone Limestone

Welcome to The Answer

THE ANSWER

Everything great started as a question.

What if? How about? Could we?

At Amber we believe in the power of questions. We believe questions are the fuel of our creativity. Questions drive our progress. Questions open up possibilities.

Questions unlock our potential. Our purpose is finding the answers to questions.

Questions that push the boundaries.

Questions that test us. Sometimes questions you didn’t even know you had. We celebrate questions. Because without questions there can be no answers. So bring us yours.

Amber has the answer

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“There are many choices available for tiling indoor and outdoor but the treatment you get from Amber is a lifetime experience�

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Living the

Dream We caught up with our most recent #lovemyamber winners the Gupta family, who purchased their tiles from our Kellyville store.

Sushil Gupta talked us through building their brand new dream home, and what inspirations and factors guided their design decisions.

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“There are many choices available for tiling indoor and outdoor but the treatment you get from Amber is a lifetime experience�

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Living the

Dream We caught up with our most recent #lovemyamber winners the Gupta family, who purchased their tiles from our Kellyville store.

Sushil Gupta talked us through building their brand new dream home, and what inspirations and factors guided their design decisions.

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TILES

TILES

Earth Midnight Grey Hexagon Royal Calcatta Polished 300x600

Vintage Dark Green Finger Tile

What is the best advice you can offer first time renovators?

First time renovators should approach companies that can take responsibility and make things happen in a timely manner to save costs and headaches with supply. I believe in a saying “cheap is not always the best”, so choose carefully which supplier can stand by you in times of need or warranty issues.

What was your biggest learning from the build?

It wasn’t always easy sailing while building your own project as you are placing many orders and dealing with lots of different trades at the same time, which is time consuming as well! If you can order things beforehand then you’ll have far fewer headaches and a smooth execution of your plans.

TILES Diamond Blue 305x305

How long did the whole process take from planning to completion?

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Our house took nearly 3 years from planning to completion, as bigger projects need extra time to finish. We love Amber for supporting us through this journey and will recommend them to every person we know. Keep the good work up guys!

“Amber is like a family where you get the warmth of being looked after along the entire tile journey”

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What sparked your decision to renovate and what were the main elements you set out to achieve?

We wanted to upgrade from our 3 bedroom home in Stanhope Gardens to something bigger and better as needs were evolving with two growing kids. The main elements we set out to achieve were a home cinema, music room, swimming pool and bigger alfresco dining area, triple garage and high ceilings.

What inspired the design? Did you begin with a vision or did the design evolve throughout the process?

The design evolved through the process of planning and sourcing inspiration from the internet with our needs and criteria front of mind. We had the vision of what we needed from the outset, and many sleepless nights later it came out very well.

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TILES Rosa Tumbled Penny Round

How did lifestyle and family inform the choices you made?

It was difficult to make choices, but worth taking the time. We were passionate about quality and feel of products and finishes used throughout the house and ended up achieving what we wanted from day one.

With so much choice available for tiling what lead you to Amber?

There are many choices available for tiling indoor and outdoor but the treatment you get from Amber is a lifetime experience.

The staff is so affectionate and responsible that they made our dream become reality by helping in every step of the way. Amber is like a family where you get the warmth of being looked after along the entire tile journey.

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TILES

TILES

Earth Midnight Grey Hexagon Royal Calcatta Polished 300x600

Vintage Dark Green Finger Tile

What is the best advice you can offer first time renovators?

First time renovators should approach companies that can take responsibility and make things happen in a timely manner to save costs and headaches with supply. I believe in a saying “cheap is not always the best”, so choose carefully which supplier can stand by you in times of need or warranty issues.

What was your biggest learning from the build?

It wasn’t always easy sailing while building your own project as you are placing many orders and dealing with lots of different trades at the same time, which is time consuming as well! If you can order things beforehand then you’ll have far fewer headaches and a smooth execution of your plans.

TILES Diamond Blue 305x305

How long did the whole process take from planning to completion?

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Our house took nearly 3 years from planning to completion, as bigger projects need extra time to finish. We love Amber for supporting us through this journey and will recommend them to every person we know. Keep the good work up guys!

“Amber is like a family where you get the warmth of being looked after along the entire tile journey”

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What sparked your decision to renovate and what were the main elements you set out to achieve?

We wanted to upgrade from our 3 bedroom home in Stanhope Gardens to something bigger and better as needs were evolving with two growing kids. The main elements we set out to achieve were a home cinema, music room, swimming pool and bigger alfresco dining area, triple garage and high ceilings.

What inspired the design? Did you begin with a vision or did the design evolve throughout the process?

The design evolved through the process of planning and sourcing inspiration from the internet with our needs and criteria front of mind. We had the vision of what we needed from the outset, and many sleepless nights later it came out very well.

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TILES Rosa Tumbled Penny Round

How did lifestyle and family inform the choices you made?

It was difficult to make choices, but worth taking the time. We were passionate about quality and feel of products and finishes used throughout the house and ended up achieving what we wanted from day one.

With so much choice available for tiling what lead you to Amber?

There are many choices available for tiling indoor and outdoor but the treatment you get from Amber is a lifetime experience.

The staff is so affectionate and responsible that they made our dream become reality by helping in every step of the way. Amber is like a family where you get the warmth of being looked after along the entire tile journey.

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C R E AT E Y O U R S A N C T U A R Y

THE ANSWER

There’s no better time than Autumn and Winter to focus inward and invest in creating your own personal sanctuary.

Draw inspiration from the world around you to surround yourself in comfortable spaces that make your heart sing.

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C R E AT E Y O U R S A N C T U A R Y

THE ANSWER

There’s no better time than Autumn and Winter to focus inward and invest in creating your own personal sanctuary.

Draw inspiration from the world around you to surround yourself in comfortable spaces that make your heart sing.

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Style File Inspire your vision with new season must-have trends.

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Style File Inspire your vision with new season must-have trends.

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AIX

Travertine Cobblestones

Inspired by 18th century French villas, Aix combines a Mediterranean spirit with a Central European soul for endless indoor and outdoor design possibilities.

Available in a warm tones referencing the provincial farmhouses and summer residences of the south, and cooler shades evoking the urban centres of France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain.

Formed in hot mineral springs built up over long periods of time Travertine exhibits a smooth finish characterised by its porous surface.

Used in construction for thousands of years Amber’s new Travertine Trojan Edge Cobble range is an example of a new breed of cobble formats bringing this age-old trend into the now.

Raw A concrete-look collection that authentically reproduces the lived-in effects of flaked plaster and aged porcelain, Raw is the perfect foundation for an eclectic mix of furniture and shade-blending accessories to create contrast and unexpected detail. Available in the warm and earthy ‘Mud’, as well as cooler hues of ‘White’ and ‘Pearl’.

Marseille Split Tumbled Natural Wall Cladding

Heartwood

Marseille Split Tumbled Natural Wall Cladding will transform any wall in your home. The light, natural tones of this Egyptian Limestone will provide drama and tactility for internal walls, fireplaces, swimming pools and retaining walls. Marseille Split Tumbled Natural Wall Cladding is a cost-effective way to transform any wall to a beautiful natural stone feature.

Inspired by the refined essence of historic European architecture, Heartwood is inspired by Italian oak which has been polished and buffered to create a surface enriched by time. With its distinct character, Heartwood is perfectly suited to residential and commercial projects seeking an artisan feel to live in contrast with contemporary urban style.

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Indoor

Outdoor

Arabesque and Ornament Arabesque’s metrical rectilinear configurations of scrolling and interlocking flora, tendrils and simple lines combine the past and current in respect of both European + Arabian art.

Bluestone Steppers Creating an entrance is as charming as ever with Amber’s new Bluestone Steppers.

Formed from ancient Lava deposits, the random shape, size and irregular markings of the stone provide a distinct natural touch to any landscape setting. Stop daydreaming and start creating the perfect meandering pathway for your lush garden setting.

In similar fashion, Ornament has the connections originating from the mathematics and geometry it translates. Adding that touch and timeless piece to any project in the beautification in its own architectural sense.

Whitehaven Sandstone Crazypave The random design of Amber’s Whitehaven Sandstone Crazypave is ideal for those seeking to introduce a natural look to their landscaped outdoor spaces. Ideal for garden pathways, courtyards and even driveways when laid on concrete, Whitehaven Sandstone Crazypave will complement a range of traditional and modern designs.

Diaz Diaz’s characteristics of minimalist simplicity create the perfect canvas to add decorative value to any area in your home. Use Diaz anywhere you want smooth, geometric lines like bathrooms, ensuites, laundry spaces and splashbacks to create a timeless feature.

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AIX

Travertine Cobblestones

Inspired by 18th century French villas, Aix combines a Mediterranean spirit with a Central European soul for endless indoor and outdoor design possibilities.

Available in a warm tones referencing the provincial farmhouses and summer residences of the south, and cooler shades evoking the urban centres of France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain.

Formed in hot mineral springs built up over long periods of time Travertine exhibits a smooth finish characterised by its porous surface.

Used in construction for thousands of years Amber’s new Travertine Trojan Edge Cobble range is an example of a new breed of cobble formats bringing this age-old trend into the now.

Raw A concrete-look collection that authentically reproduces the lived-in effects of flaked plaster and aged porcelain, Raw is the perfect foundation for an eclectic mix of furniture and shade-blending accessories to create contrast and unexpected detail. Available in the warm and earthy ‘Mud’, as well as cooler hues of ‘White’ and ‘Pearl’.

Marseille Split Tumbled Natural Wall Cladding

Heartwood

Marseille Split Tumbled Natural Wall Cladding will transform any wall in your home. The light, natural tones of this Egyptian Limestone will provide drama and tactility for internal walls, fireplaces, swimming pools and retaining walls. Marseille Split Tumbled Natural Wall Cladding is a cost-effective way to transform any wall to a beautiful natural stone feature.

Inspired by the refined essence of historic European architecture, Heartwood is inspired by Italian oak which has been polished and buffered to create a surface enriched by time. With its distinct character, Heartwood is perfectly suited to residential and commercial projects seeking an artisan feel to live in contrast with contemporary urban style.

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Indoor

Outdoor

Arabesque and Ornament Arabesque’s metrical rectilinear configurations of scrolling and interlocking flora, tendrils and simple lines combine the past and current in respect of both European + Arabian art.

Bluestone Steppers Creating an entrance is as charming as ever with Amber’s new Bluestone Steppers.

Formed from ancient Lava deposits, the random shape, size and irregular markings of the stone provide a distinct natural touch to any landscape setting. Stop daydreaming and start creating the perfect meandering pathway for your lush garden setting.

In similar fashion, Ornament has the connections originating from the mathematics and geometry it translates. Adding that touch and timeless piece to any project in the beautification in its own architectural sense.

Whitehaven Sandstone Crazypave The random design of Amber’s Whitehaven Sandstone Crazypave is ideal for those seeking to introduce a natural look to their landscaped outdoor spaces. Ideal for garden pathways, courtyards and even driveways when laid on concrete, Whitehaven Sandstone Crazypave will complement a range of traditional and modern designs.

Diaz Diaz’s characteristics of minimalist simplicity create the perfect canvas to add decorative value to any area in your home. Use Diaz anywhere you want smooth, geometric lines like bathrooms, ensuites, laundry spaces and splashbacks to create a timeless feature.

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Our role is to help you bring your vision to life. Our highly personalised service is about sharing our knowledge and expertise so you can create your dream living space.

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Our role is to help you bring your vision to life. Our highly personalised service is about sharing our knowledge and expertise so you can create your dream living space.

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The ultimate checklist to achieve a breezy bathroom transformation.

A Clean Process

TILES Diamond Blue 305x305

Bathroom Renovation Checklist

Research Current Bathroom Designs Set Your Budget Set Your Style Consult a Bathroom Designer Consult a Plumber Consult a Tiler Select Tiles Select Vanity Select Tapware Select Bath or Spa Select Shower Screen Select Toilet

About to renovate your bathroom? Heed these 8 handy hints to avoid throwing your time and money down the toilet. We’ll help focus your ideas around style, layout and colour scheme, to save you time and keep your budget in check.

Select Accessories

TILES Bavaria Stone Ice 600x600 Opal White 75x300

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THE ANSWER

The ultimate checklist to achieve a breezy bathroom transformation.

A Clean Process

TILES Diamond Blue 305x305

Bathroom Renovation Checklist

Research Current Bathroom Designs Set Your Budget Set Your Style Consult a Bathroom Designer Consult a Plumber Consult a Tiler Select Tiles Select Vanity Select Tapware Select Bath or Spa Select Shower Screen Select Toilet

About to renovate your bathroom? Heed these 8 handy hints to avoid throwing your time and money down the toilet. We’ll help focus your ideas around style, layout and colour scheme, to save you time and keep your budget in check.

Select Accessories

TILES Bavaria Stone Ice 600x600 Opal White 75x300

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Step 1. Know What you Want

Step 5. Find a Tradesman

Have a clear and concise vision of your bathroom goals and the budget with which it will be achieved. Understand if it’s a full-scale renovation, a mini makeover, or a fixture and fitting replacement.

Scour the local newspapers; ask your friends and colleagues, check the Internet for reviews. Google is your friend!

Step 2. Do your Research

- Do you want tiles removed and replaced?

Ask the right questions and ask for references and photos of completed jobs. Are projects completed in a timely and professional manner? Conduct a license check with the department of fair-trading; do they have any existing claims against them? Are they insured? If other tradesmen have been contracted for the project, be sure to stay on top of their credentials too! Most importantly, avoid pressured decisions and take your time.

- Will you need electrical work?

Step 7. Ask for a Quote

Step 3. Start Styling

This is an effortless task, so make the most of it! Don’t stop at one, make sure you get a minimum of three or more, but the price alone should not be the deciding factor. When comparing pricing, ensure you’re doing so on similar products and services. Always ask for itemised quotes, so you can easily cross-check the quality of materials and inclusions.

Taking time to do your research before you begin will help you to plan and budget correctly. This is the most important step to avoid falling into any surprise budget mishaps.

- Do you want to reposition any plumbing?

- Have you seen any leaks or other potential problems?

Begin the renovation process with a carefully chosen style and colour scheme. The overall theme of the house should drive this choice to complement the aesthetic look of the interior environment. Once you have some ideas for colour, layout and theme, bring your ideas to life with Amber’s Visualiser tool, available in store and online.

TILES Grey Cement Matt Hexagon Nero Cement Matt Hexagon

When selecting accessories and products, there are many ways to achieve your vision and get the look for less.

Keep in mind that choosing a reputable brand will ensure satisfaction with the quality and performance of the products selected.

Cement Grey 300x600 THE ANSWER

Step 8. Get a Firm Commitment

Step 4. Select Your Fittings & Fixtures

Cube Light Grey Gloss

TILES Daintree Exotics Polished Carrara Penny Round 300x300 Royal Calacatta Polished 300x600

TILES Emperador White 600x600 Aqua Subway 75x300

TILES White Shino Stock Finger Tiles Abstract Ivory 300x300

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Step 6. Choose a Tradesman

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Document everything in writing. And ensure the final quote includes an estimated start and finish date.

Step 1. Know What you Want

Step 5. Find a Tradesman

Have a clear and concise vision of your bathroom goals and the budget with which it will be achieved. Understand if it’s a full-scale renovation, a mini makeover, or a fixture and fitting replacement.

Scour the local newspapers; ask your friends and colleagues, check the Internet for reviews. Google is your friend!

Step 2. Do your Research

- Do you want tiles removed and replaced?

Ask the right questions and ask for references and photos of completed jobs. Are projects completed in a timely and professional manner? Conduct a license check with the department of fair-trading; do they have any existing claims against them? Are they insured? If other tradesmen have been contracted for the project, be sure to stay on top of their credentials too! Most importantly, avoid pressured decisions and take your time.

- Will you need electrical work?

Step 7. Ask for a Quote

Step 3. Start Styling

This is an effortless task, so make the most of it! Don’t stop at one, make sure you get a minimum of three or more, but the price alone should not be the deciding factor. When comparing pricing, ensure you’re doing so on similar products and services. Always ask for itemised quotes, so you can easily cross-check the quality of materials and inclusions.

Taking time to do your research before you begin will help you to plan and budget correctly. This is the most important step to avoid falling into any surprise budget mishaps.

- Do you want to reposition any plumbing?

- Have you seen any leaks or other potential problems?

Begin the renovation process with a carefully chosen style and colour scheme. The overall theme of the house should drive this choice to complement the aesthetic look of the interior environment. Once you have some ideas for colour, layout and theme, bring your ideas to life with Amber’s Visualiser tool, available in store and online.

TILES Grey Cement Matt Hexagon Nero Cement Matt Hexagon

When selecting accessories and products, there are many ways to achieve your vision and get the look for less.

Keep in mind that choosing a reputable brand will ensure satisfaction with the quality and performance of the products selected.

Cement Grey 300x600 THE ANSWER

Step 8. Get a Firm Commitment

Step 4. Select Your Fittings & Fixtures

Cube Light Grey Gloss

TILES Daintree Exotics Polished Carrara Penny Round 300x300 Royal Calacatta Polished 300x600

TILES Emperador White 600x600 Aqua Subway 75x300

TILES White Shino Stock Finger Tiles Abstract Ivory 300x300

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Document everything in writing. And ensure the final quote includes an estimated start and finish date.

Into the Deep “We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of confidence and constancy that is expressed by PANTONE Classic Blue, a solid and dependable hue you can always rely on.”

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- Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the PANTONE Colour Institute

Get swept up in the depths of PANTONE’S Colour of the Year for 2020 ‘Classic Blue’.

As we leap into a brand new decade, this enduring colour reinforces our need for dependable and stable foundations, instilling calm, confidence and connection. With the deep, anchoring resonance of the ocean, and the infinite boundlessness of the evening sky, Classic Blue is both a reassuring influence and a springboard for your imagination to soar.

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Into the Deep “We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of confidence and constancy that is expressed by PANTONE Classic Blue, a solid and dependable hue you can always rely on.”

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- Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the PANTONE Colour Institute

Get swept up in the depths of PANTONE’S Colour of the Year for 2020 ‘Classic Blue’.

As we leap into a brand new decade, this enduring colour reinforces our need for dependable and stable foundations, instilling calm, confidence and connection. With the deep, anchoring resonance of the ocean, and the infinite boundlessness of the evening sky, Classic Blue is both a reassuring influence and a springboard for your imagination to soar.

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Home tiles have many design applications. Traditionally used in kitchen and bathroom areas, and fitted throughout the home as an alternative to carpet and wood flooring, tiles are the hardwearing design feature that combine practicality, durability and style.

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Choosing Wisely A Place to Call Home Last year Amber partnered with Mirvac to support the construction of Property Industry Foundation’s ‘PIF House Toongabbie’, a purpose-built home for homeless youth.

The Property Industry Foundation brings together the property and construction industry to build homes for those in need.

Last Christmas, five homeless young people had a place to call their own with the completion of a house built for Marist180 by the Property Industry Foundation, Mirvac and more than 60 generous industry donors including Amber.

What Tile, Where?

Tiles are made of many different materials. When considering materiality, consider the area in which they will be laid, and ask lots of questions. If you’re looking to change up design stereotypes, experiment with shape, size and texture such as bringing outdoor tiles indoors by way of a feature wall.

Internal & External Flooring Decisions The typical indoor floor tile is made of ceramic or porcelain, making them easy to clean. Stone tiles, usually found in the exterior of a house are slowly creeping into indoor spaces. If you’re thinking about exploring this look, make sure the colour scheme and styling of the space suits the stone’s colour tone.

Splashback

Walls

Kitchen splashbacks serve the practical purpose of protecting your cabinets and kitchen walls from grease splattering and steam. Many types of tile suit the purpose, with smaller formats being the more popular choice. Create mosaic styles and tessellated designs, or incorporate some personality through the use of a large-format feature. Or take a classical approach by using neutral tones and simple materials like ceramic, porcelain and glass.

The demand for wall tiling is growing. Usually found in bathroom and kitchens, the wall tile is now being featured in other areas of the household. The size of the tile typically depends on the area size, style and colour scheme. Unleash your creativity, testing asymmetrical mosaic styles, mixed textures and feature tiles.

Pool Interiors Mosaic styles are commonly used for internal tiling of pools.

Smaller sized tiles are mainly considered for their ability to easily tessellate over the curvature of the interior surface of the pool. These tiles need to be carefully selected for their capacity to be constantly submerged and resistant to the harsh pool environment.

“Our mission is to provide homes for homeless young people and with the incredible generosity of so many people in the industry we are proud to hand over the keys not just to a house but the possibility of a new life,” said Ms Mills.

Mirvac Managing Director and CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz said youth homelessness was a problem with no easy solution.

Delivered on time, on budget and with a record level of donated materials and labour, the six- bedroom Toongabbie home was officially opened today with Foundation CEO Kate Mills, Mirvac CEO and Managing Director Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz and Marist180 CEO Peter Monahan cutting the ribbon.

Budget Budget appropriately, but cheap is not always best so expect to pay more for quality materials. Feature tiles, rare colours, and premium finishes will set you back more than others.

Choose wisely.

“We can’t solve the multitude of problems that lead to youth homelessness,” said Ms Lloyd-Hurwitz. “Instead we have done what we can and what we are all extremely good at—building homes, working together towards a common goal.

Colour

“This really is a fantastic demonstration of our industry at its best and I hope represents the turning point for the young people who will live here.”

CEO Kate Mills said the phenomenal level of donations to build, furnish and landscape the house was a credit to the industry.

Traditional neutral colours will ensure longevity. If you plan to accent your design with a trendy feature tile, understand that it may lose it’s relevance after time and need to be replaced.

Amber is proud to have lent support with products for this important initiative.

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Home tiles have many design applications. Traditionally used in kitchen and bathroom areas, and fitted throughout the home as an alternative to carpet and wood flooring, tiles are the hardwearing design feature that combine practicality, durability and style.

THE ANSWER

Choosing Wisely A Place to Call Home Last year Amber partnered with Mirvac to support the construction of Property Industry Foundation’s ‘PIF House Toongabbie’, a purpose-built home for homeless youth.

The Property Industry Foundation brings together the property and construction industry to build homes for those in need.

Last Christmas, five homeless young people had a place to call their own with the completion of a house built for Marist180 by the Property Industry Foundation, Mirvac and more than 60 generous industry donors including Amber.

What Tile, Where?

Tiles are made of many different materials. When considering materiality, consider the area in which they will be laid, and ask lots of questions. If you’re looking to change up design stereotypes, experiment with shape, size and texture such as bringing outdoor tiles indoors by way of a feature wall.

Internal & External Flooring Decisions The typical indoor floor tile is made of ceramic or porcelain, making them easy to clean. Stone tiles, usually found in the exterior of a house are slowly creeping into indoor spaces. If you’re thinking about exploring this look, make sure the colour scheme and styling of the space suits the stone’s colour tone.

Splashback

Walls

Kitchen splashbacks serve the practical purpose of protecting your cabinets and kitchen walls from grease splattering and steam. Many types of tile suit the purpose, with smaller formats being the more popular choice. Create mosaic styles and tessellated designs, or incorporate some personality through the use of a large-format feature. Or take a classical approach by using neutral tones and simple materials like ceramic, porcelain and glass.

The demand for wall tiling is growing. Usually found in bathroom and kitchens, the wall tile is now being featured in other areas of the household. The size of the tile typically depends on the area size, style and colour scheme. Unleash your creativity, testing asymmetrical mosaic styles, mixed textures and feature tiles.

Pool Interiors Mosaic styles are commonly used for internal tiling of pools.

Smaller sized tiles are mainly considered for their ability to easily tessellate over the curvature of the interior surface of the pool. These tiles need to be carefully selected for their capacity to be constantly submerged and resistant to the harsh pool environment.

“Our mission is to provide homes for homeless young people and with the incredible generosity of so many people in the industry we are proud to hand over the keys not just to a house but the possibility of a new life,” said Ms Mills.

Mirvac Managing Director and CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz said youth homelessness was a problem with no easy solution.

Delivered on time, on budget and with a record level of donated materials and labour, the six- bedroom Toongabbie home was officially opened today with Foundation CEO Kate Mills, Mirvac CEO and Managing Director Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz and Marist180 CEO Peter Monahan cutting the ribbon.

Budget Budget appropriately, but cheap is not always best so expect to pay more for quality materials. Feature tiles, rare colours, and premium finishes will set you back more than others.

Choose wisely.

“We can’t solve the multitude of problems that lead to youth homelessness,” said Ms Lloyd-Hurwitz. “Instead we have done what we can and what we are all extremely good at—building homes, working together towards a common goal.

Colour

“This really is a fantastic demonstration of our industry at its best and I hope represents the turning point for the young people who will live here.”

CEO Kate Mills said the phenomenal level of donations to build, furnish and landscape the house was a credit to the industry.

Traditional neutral colours will ensure longevity. If you plan to accent your design with a trendy feature tile, understand that it may lose it’s relevance after time and need to be replaced.

Amber is proud to have lent support with products for this important initiative.

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Touch, Feel, Be Inspired THE ANSWER

Amber is pleased to announce the opening of several new and refurbished stores. Modern, contemporary, clean, tactile spaces showcasing dynamic product displays delivering the sophistication of the Amber digital experience in the comfort of a local store. Experience Amber’s Design Hub featuring our very own Visualiser Tool to help you create your dream indoor or outdoor space, and meet your local team who are ready to help you bring your ideas to life.

North Lakes – QLD Amber North Lakes is a brand-new showroom ideally located on the busy Finders Parade, between Costco and Ikea. With a large in-situ and bathroom displays in-store and a massive range of product for your next project, you will find everything you need. Amber North Lakes features a convenient drive through trade entrance making it easy to stock up on those essential items of glues and grouts.

5/39 Flinders Parade North Lakes QLD 4509 (07) 3886 5073 Eastwood Teaming up with Tradelink, Amber Eastwood is the hub for the latest trends in tiles, pavers, natural stone items, retaining walls and luscious artificial grass. A friendly and relaxed centre for home renovation and new home design, our extensive experience and knowledgeable staff will ensure a fantastic result for any of your projects. Open 7 days a week 606 Blaxland Rd Eastwood NSW 2122 (02) 9804 6755

GREGORY HILLS

Gregory Hills

Stanmore

Amber Gregory Hills features a brand-new showroom displaying a great number of in-situ spaces you’ll be sure to find something to fall in love with. Amber Gregory Hills is conveniently located to service a number of surrounding suburbs including Camden and Campbelltown. There’s plenty of on-site parking with a dedicated Trade entrance to make it easier for our Trade customers to pick up their essentials. Open 7 days a week.

Amber Stanmore is now in its NEW permanent home.

Whether you’re building or renovating, Amber Stanmore has an experienced team to give you the right solution for you. For the best advice on tiles, pavers, stone and retaining walls, in a large range and all at fantastic prices come and visit centrally located store.

148 Parramatta Road Stanmore NSW 2048 (02) 8257 3500

7/72 Lasso Rd, Gregory Hills NSW 2557 (02) 9135 6550 Kellyville Amber Kellyville’s brand-new showroom has plenty of indoor and outdoor inspiration for all your projects.

Showcasing in-situ displays with the latest trends in indoor or outdoor tiles, pavers, natural stone products, retaining walls and bathroom ware. Conveniently located, this new indoor and outdoor design precinct services the Hills District. Open 7 days a week.

K E L LY V I L L E

104 Windsor Rd, Beaumont Hills NSW 2155 (02) 9629 2100

S TA N M O R E

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Touch, Feel, Be Inspired THE ANSWER

Amber is pleased to announce the opening of several new and refurbished stores. Modern, contemporary, clean, tactile spaces showcasing dynamic product displays delivering the sophistication of the Amber digital experience in the comfort of a local store. Experience Amber’s Design Hub featuring our very own Visualiser Tool to help you create your dream indoor or outdoor space, and meet your local team who are ready to help you bring your ideas to life.

North Lakes – QLD Amber North Lakes is a brand-new showroom ideally located on the busy Finders Parade, between Costco and Ikea. With a large in-situ and bathroom displays in-store and a massive range of product for your next project, you will find everything you need. Amber North Lakes features a convenient drive through trade entrance making it easy to stock up on those essential items of glues and grouts.

5/39 Flinders Parade North Lakes QLD 4509 (07) 3886 5073 Eastwood Teaming up with Tradelink, Amber Eastwood is the hub for the latest trends in tiles, pavers, natural stone items, retaining walls and luscious artificial grass. A friendly and relaxed centre for home renovation and new home design, our extensive experience and knowledgeable staff will ensure a fantastic result for any of your projects. Open 7 days a week 606 Blaxland Rd Eastwood NSW 2122 (02) 9804 6755

GREGORY HILLS

Gregory Hills

Stanmore

Amber Gregory Hills features a brand-new showroom displaying a great number of in-situ spaces you’ll be sure to find something to fall in love with. Amber Gregory Hills is conveniently located to service a number of surrounding suburbs including Camden and Campbelltown. There’s plenty of on-site parking with a dedicated Trade entrance to make it easier for our Trade customers to pick up their essentials. Open 7 days a week.

Amber Stanmore is now in its NEW permanent home.

Whether you’re building or renovating, Amber Stanmore has an experienced team to give you the right solution for you. For the best advice on tiles, pavers, stone and retaining walls, in a large range and all at fantastic prices come and visit centrally located store.

148 Parramatta Road Stanmore NSW 2048 (02) 8257 3500

7/72 Lasso Rd, Gregory Hills NSW 2557 (02) 9135 6550 Kellyville Amber Kellyville’s brand-new showroom has plenty of indoor and outdoor inspiration for all your projects.

Showcasing in-situ displays with the latest trends in indoor or outdoor tiles, pavers, natural stone products, retaining walls and bathroom ware. Conveniently located, this new indoor and outdoor design precinct services the Hills District. Open 7 days a week.

K E L LY V I L L E

104 Windsor Rd, Beaumont Hills NSW 2155 (02) 9629 2100

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Own it You pay Zip back over a set period, interest free

Renovating is a big investment. Once you know what you want to do, the next step is getting the funds together to do it.

That’s why Amber has joined forces with Zip to give you an interest-free option, with nothing to pay upfront and flexible repayments.

Find out more at ambertiles.com.au/finance-option

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Our current Love My Amber competition gives you a chance to win back costs towards your renovation; a total prize pool of $10,000 to be shared between three lucky winners.

Turn tiles into rewards with Amber Tiles.

Past winners and entrants alike have shown how Amber tiles and pavers can transform a space. Could your next home renovation project win big?

Join Qantas Business Rewards to start earning Qantas Points for every dollar you spend with Amber.

Sign up now. It’s free!

HOW TO ENTER:

To enter, simply spend $500 on any Amber indoor or outdoor product and email lovemyamber@ambertiles.com.au with your renovation picture, your contact details and the name of your store of purchase. Visit our website for terms and conditions.

Offer eligible for Amber Tradie Customers at participating stores only.

See website for full terms and conditions.

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Love my

Own it Now Pay it Later Want it

Get it

Buy what you want and checkout with Zip

Zip pay us, you get the goods

Amber

Own it You pay Zip back over a set period, interest free

Renovating is a big investment. Once you know what you want to do, the next step is getting the funds together to do it.

That’s why Amber has joined forces with Zip to give you an interest-free option, with nothing to pay upfront and flexible repayments.

Find out more at ambertiles.com.au/finance-option

Myra Lin Kellyville

ew Forbes

Jenny M Kellyv cCarthy ille

Math Kristy and Kellyville

Hey Tradies

Our current Love My Amber competition gives you a chance to win back costs towards your renovation; a total prize pool of $10,000 to be shared between three lucky winners.

Turn tiles into rewards with Amber Tiles.

Past winners and entrants alike have shown how Amber tiles and pavers can transform a space. Could your next home renovation project win big?

Join Qantas Business Rewards to start earning Qantas Points for every dollar you spend with Amber.

Sign up now. It’s free!

HOW TO ENTER:

To enter, simply spend $500 on any Amber indoor or outdoor product and email lovemyamber@ambertiles.com.au with your renovation picture, your contact details and the name of your store of purchase. Visit our website for terms and conditions.

Offer eligible for Amber Tradie Customers at participating stores only.

See website for full terms and conditions.

ambertiles.com.au/share-win-promotion-lovemyamber

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