Elegant Limestone Tiles Reimagined with Stiles
When it comes to timeless style and enduring beauty, few materials rival the elegance of natural stone
The Tuscania Limestone tile from Stiles captures that essence- reimagined through the innovation and precision of Italian porcelain craftsmanship. We spoke to Pierre du Plessis, Stiles Showroom Manager at Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, to get the inside scoop on what makes this tile a standout for homeowners, architects, and interior designers.
“ It’ s a very popular tile with an utterly timeless look,” says Pierre.“ It will look relevant and fresh for many years to come.”
Crafted in Italy, the Tuscania Limestone is a large-format porcelain tile with a soft matte finish. It reflects the strength, beauty, and versatility of authentic Tuscan limestone, a material renowned for its subtle pastel tones and Mediterranean charm.
“ These tiles work well with modern and contemporary interior design styles, as well as coastal, Scandinavian, and Japandi aesthetics,” Pierre explains.“ They have a classic stone look with soft
TUSCANIA LIMESTONE BEIGE 600 x 1200mm movement, delicate veining and subtle colour variation.”
The collection is available in four colours: Ice, Beige, Ash and Coal.
The lighter tones: Ice, Beige, and Ash, are ideal for creating neutral, warm, and minimal interiors, much like the toneon-tone palette made famous by Kim Kardashian’ s Hidden Hills mansion, featured in Architectural Digest. Kim described her home as a place where she could“ feel the calmness,” a sentiment echoed by the peaceful atmosphere that limestone tiles help to create. Equally Shea McGee of Studio McGee famously said“ I use limestone in many of our projects for its ability to be a neutral foundation for a room that is both refined and rustic.”
“ The Coal tile is a bolder and more dramatic shade,” adds Pierre.“ It brings a more masculine energy and works beautifully in moody, textured spaces.”
The versatility of this range is one of its greatest strengths. Available in a matt rectified finish for indoor use, a
TUSCANIA AMB LIMESTONE COAL 610 x 610mm
slip-resistant finish for outdoor areas, and as a paver for patios, stairs, and pool surrounds, the Tuscania Limestone tile makes it possible to create a cohesive aesthetic throughout an entire property.
“ If you stand at the front door and look through the property all the way to the pool,” Pierre says,“ the eye sees one uniform surface. There is a seamless transition from interior to exterior. This is very important in South Africa, where we live indoor-outdoor lives, and our outdoor spaces are often a continuation of the indoors.”
The result? A harmonious design language and flow throughout the home.
“ The Limestone products are versatile and have a refined, organic look,” Pierre concludes.“ They’ re easy to style with a variety of finishes. The soft warmth of the limestone works well with woods ranging from walnut to pale oak, and with natural materials like seagrass, linen, bamboo, rattan, and even Venetian plaster.”
Durable, elegant, and effortlessly chic, Tuscania Limestone is more than just a tile, it’ s a foundation for beautiful, balanced living spaces.
Visit your nearest Stiles showroom to experience the collection in person of find them online at www. stiles. co. za
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