Elsternwick Home
By Tiles of Ezra
My oasis: A look inside the enchanting home of Georgia Ezra, Tiles of Ezra founder and director
Arguably one of the most daunting projects I have ever undertaken was the renovation of my own home together with my hubby, Richie. We purchased a 1920's semi in mid-June 2015 and let's just say that before we began work on the house, its condition was worse for wear. We undertook and managed the complete transformation of the existing dwelling into an exotic family abode.
For me, the most important thing was to create a space that transported my family from the streetscapes into our own escape. Unique and exclusive detailing, custom-designed joinery, cane, and laser cut engraving, and designs along with handmade European French doors are just some of the features in my home which helped me to execute my intention perfectly.
To add to this, I decided to use the bones of the pre-existing space to bring it back to life – This meant reclaiming all of the art rails, timber skirting, door frames, doors, and timber flooring from the original architecture of the home.
I love my home because it is a melting pot of culture; a curation of references from around the globe including India, Morocco, Bali, Vietnam, and Australia.
The tiles from my passion project, Tilesofezra (available at www.tilesofezra.com,) have been used heavily throughout – It is these earthy, handmade products that are hugely responsible for the overall experiential design I created. What I love most about Tilesofezra Zellige Moroccan mosaics is that they connect us back with the earth and provide a result that is far more special and grounding than that of a mass-produced tile. The Tilesofezra products allow for the sustainability of Moroccan Zellige craft and artisan work, a tradition that has been around for centuries. By bringing these stunning pieces into my home, I have not just integrated beautiful tiles, I have created surfaces of art.
I am so proud of the sanctuary I have created and I am so happy I get to share it with all of you. I truly hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me!
Watch the exclusive video of Georgia’s home HERE.
To check out some of Georgia's other interior design projects, click HERE.
Written by: Georgia Ezra
Photography: Amelia Stanwix
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Tiles of Ezra is a bespoke tile studio specialising in handmade tiles from around the world. We pride ourselves on providing premium, high-quality Zellige that is 100% handmade by skilled artisans using age-old techniques handed down from generation to generation. We honour the sustainability of craftsmanship and support fair trade while bringing unique and authentic tile solutions into Australian design.
Unable to find a tile range that would facilitate many projects in Australia for her interior design for STUDIOEZRA, Georgia Ezra, director and creator of Tiles of Ezra, decided to take matters into her own hands. As an interior designer* whose signature style includes exotic cultural references, it was imperative to find an authentic, high-quality product.
Her search for unique, ethnic tiling, turned into a creative project and the foundation for Tiles of Ezra was born. A treasure hunter and market-maven at heart, Georgia searched the globe for inspiration and resources, creating partnerships and relationships with teams from Morocco,Vietnam and Mexico who specialise in producing authentic sustainable and handmade tile products.
*Georgia Completed a four-year Bachelor of Interior Architecture at UNSW in Sydney, finishing with first degree honours
TRADITIONAL AND HANDCRAFTED TILES WE LOVE
Merging Georgia’s experience in contemporary design and instinct for trend, with the group’s traditional handicraft abilities, proved a magical combination. The highly-skilled team of makers embarked on manufacturing a collection of unique modern designs in addition to many ethnic classics.
‘Tiles of Ezra’ is proud to share these designs with you because they are a labour of love not only for us but for our wonderful makers.
We have brought these tiles to Australia, in order to expand the platform of this style of interior fabrication. We hope that you too will reap the enjoyment of such vivacious, exotic creations within your own space.
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