On the surface
Porcelanosa’s high-quality Spanish tiles give high-end spaces a sophisticated touch.
Xtone Alpinus White.
Porcelanosa is the fusion of everyday practicality and European design discipline. If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom that needs to look modern for years to come, not just a season, start with surfaces that set the tone. When the brief is “simple, but flawless”, designers rely on the sophisticated texture, exquisite colour control that the newest Porcelanosa tiles offer.
Think warm limestone style with subtle movement for spa-calm bathrooms or a contemporary cement look with a fine grain for minimalist kitchens. Or richly glazed wall tiles that catch the light and add depth, and timber-inspired porcelains that deliver character without the upkeep. These tile formats are practical and design-led: rectified edges for crisp lines, large panels for fewer grout joins, and coordinating mosaics for shower floors and niches. Wet-area safety is also supported by anti-slip options that maintain aesthetic coherence.
One of Porcelanosa’s strengths is its consistency in shade, calibre and surface finish. So what you approve is what gets installed. Manufactured in Europe, the design language is restrained and the palettes pair easily with natural stone, engineered surfaces, timber and brass. Because dense porcelain cleans quickly, resists staining and keeps its finish under real family use, maintenance is so easy.
That translates into smoother handovers and fewer surprises for designers on-site. For homeowners, it’s the guarantee that long after the pictures are taken, your tiled space will still feel thoughtful and considered. Soft neutrals, layered whites, subtle greys and nature-inspired tones are all available for projects now, thanks to the New Zealand stock’s emphasis on colours and sizes that work well here.
Whether you’re elevating a compact ensuite or delivering a full chef’s kitchen, Porcelanosa gives you the building blocks for a quietly luxurious result. Tactile wall surfaces will glow under task lighting, floors will visually expand spaces, and feature panels have just enough movement to feel bespoke without being busy.
When the aim is understated and premium, Porcelanosa tiles are the foundation that makes the whole scheme work beautifully.
Xtone is another product from the Porcelanosa brand. It’s a porcelain taken to its architectural limit. These extra-large slabs have realistic veining, depth and touch. For kitchens and bathrooms that have to work hard, Xtone delivers the look of natural stone with the stability and hygiene of sintered porcelain. It’s easy to live with, non-porous, stain-resistant and heat-tolerant.
This new range is tactile. Matt finishes diffuse light and soften reflections, and are engineered to feel good with silky, honed- style surfaces for benchtops and vanities. This also means the colours read true. The graphic detail shows veins that taper and break naturally, while the mineral speckle adds depth. Book-matching options also allow statement islands, splashbacks and shower feature walls to appear as one continuous stone.
Designers appreciate the scale. With extra-large slabs you get expansive surfaces with minimal joins for seamless splashbacks, mitred waterfall ends and floor-to-ceiling shower walls. Precise fabrication enables integrated drain falls, shadow-line reveals and ultra-clean transitions to timber or tile. Xtone resists lemon, wine, oil and hair dye – everyday hazards that can mark natural stone – without sealing.
The palette balances calm and character, such as warm marble-inspired tones for timeless kitchens, sumptuous browns with fine veining for contemporary bathrooms, and expressive stones for feature islands. Pair the subtle textures with timber and brushed metals for softness, or set bolder stones against matt black for drama.
For homeowners, the benefit is straightforward: luxury you can really use. Put down a hot roasting pan; wipe up spills. For professionals, it means specification confidence for creative freedom with repeatable colour, consistent slab geometry and reliable lead times.
Run a hand across the surface and you’ll get it. Xtone feels composed and substantial. If the brief is for a kitchen or bathroom that feels custom and performs under real-world conditions, start here.
See the Porcelanosa and Xtone New Zealand ranges in person and test and compare your sample finishes under natural light. For project advice, samples, fabrication options and local stock availability, visit the website.
Porcelanosa tiles give a cohesive look. Xtone Taj Mahal is on the kitchen splashback.
In the bathroom, below, is Xlight Taj Mahal and Bottega on the walls, Ice Tanzania Nut in the shower and Bottega Caliza on the floor.
