InStyle Ceramics In-House Interior Designers
No scripts. No hard sells. Just people who know tiles, design, and how to make your project work.
Paola Badoino
Where did you get your diploma?
Università degli Studi di Genova - Facolta' di Architettura (Genova, Italy).
Favourite style or type of project you like to work on?
I love clean, minimalist and refined spaces, with an accent of colour or texture that bring calmness, warmth, and beauty. A balanced life in a balanced space.
What you think 2026 biggest tile or interior design trend will be?
Earthy and natural colours, greens and terracotta. Handmade tiles with imperfections and irregular edges.
Current favourite tile range we have on offer?
The Etna collection, in "Bianco", is one of my favourite. It feels earthy yet fresh, like the light and warmth of an Italian summer.
FUN FACT! Paola creates her own beautiful ceramics, and attends pottery classes weekly.
Gaabi Ubhi
Where did you get your diploma?
The Interior Design Institute
Favourite style or type of project you like to work on?
Japandi, with texture as the hero.
What you think 2026 biggest tile or interior design trend will be?
Tile drenching throughout the home, with a strong focus on tactility and materiality.
Current favourite tile range we have on offer?
I love our parque stone range- effortless, grounding and beautifully elevated.
FUN FACT! A natural globe trotter, Gaabi was born in the UK, grew up in Kenya, and now lives and works in Australia.
Chloe Denver
Where did you get your diploma?
North Metropolitan TAFE
Favourite style or type of project you like to work on?
Japandi & Scandinavian are my favourite, but I love working on Farmhouse style. I also enjoy piecing together homes for our clients, and shop/hospitality fit out projects that come with working with designers.
What you think 2026 biggest tile or interior design trend will be?
I’ve been seeing a lot of California Coastal trend coming into the showroom, so I think this will be popular for 2026.
Current favourite tile range we have on offer?
Yuuki!
FUN FACT! Designer by day, book nerd by night. Chloe is a walking encyclopedia. Any obscure fact, she knows it.
Niamh (Neve) Mynes
Where did you get your diploma?
I studied at TUD Dublin and Coláiste Dhúlaigh
Favourite style or type of project you like to work on?
Fun bathrooms/laundry with lots of colour – I love projects that are playful and vibrant.
What you think 2026 biggest tile or interior design trend will be?
Bold, colourful statement tiles, especially in bathrooms and feature walls.
Also, terrazzo-inspired tiles are making a big comeback!
Current favourite tile range we have on offer?
Yuuki.
FUN FACT! Niamh moved to Australia from Ireland and now calls Perth home. She may, or may not, be a crazy cat lady also...
Grace Neves
Where did you get your diploma?
When we purchased our first house, we needed to turn it into a home. I completed multiple Colour & Interior design courses. I've also had years of hands-on, on-the-job experience, and supplier training within the industry.
Favourite style or type of project you like to work on?
I love asking questions to ascertain the vision, lifestyle and taste in order to best assist the client with their project.
Sourcing tile that feel right and in keeping with the client's needs are essential.
What you think 2026 biggest tile or interior design trend will be?
Timeless, ageless looks that last and design choices that prioritise quality and longevity over short-lived trends. Overall the palette is warmer, dominated by terracotta, mocha, coffee, and "toasted" neutrals - these shades are replacing the cool greys of earlier days.
Also, nature inspired greens!
Current favourite tile range we have on offer?
The realistic timber-look tiles are my favourite, they add warmth & natural beauty to the home without the ongoing maintenance of real timber.
