Posted in Case Studies / Projects, Minoli
25th October 2024
Located in a small private cul-de-sac in East Horsley, Surrey is ‘Hurstbourne’ by Mattwell Homes – a 5 bedroomed, 5 bathroom detached executive home with integral garage and driveway parking to the front and landscaped garden to the rear.
This delightfully designed residence exemplifies the ambition of Mattwell Homes to build houses with character and charm that encompass design features and technology which will enable you to be proud of your home for many years to come. As a low volume, niche house builder, they are able to always ensure that quality is never compromised, with every home inspected and constructed to impeccably high standards.
One such design feature is the use of premium porcelain tiles from Minoli, expertly installed on walls and floors, inside and outdoors.
No detail has been overlooked in this substantial family home. Notable features include impressively high ceilings and tall sash windows, triple sliding garden doors and French windows leading to the terrace, a generously appointed kitchen and ensuite bathrooms, high-specification appliances and a top-floor media/games room.



On entry into the expansive hallway, Minoli Marvel Onyx in the Alabaster colourway and 60/120 dimensions, has been precisely laid in a polished Lappato finish to amplify the sense of light and space. The warm tones within the soft gold veining of the design are in harmony with the rich oak-wood stairway and complement the flooring in the kitchen dining suite.
This elegant and spacious area showcases the wood-effect of the Jurupa Series in the Master shade of porcelain plank-format tiles. Set out in a herringbone pattern, they encompass the natural knots and gorgeous graining of traditional timber and pair perfectly with the bespoke, Shaker style units and carefully curated furniture.

Beyond the inviting family seating area with a super-sized, glazed roof light, triple sliding doors open effortlessly onto the secluded back garden, the patio and pathways of which feature 20 mm thickness porcelain pavers from the Outdoor By Minoli collection. The Aix Series in the Blanc design and 60/90 format, with a gently textured surface affords grip with an R11 slip resistance rating whilst ensuring comfort underfoot.



Back inside, and accessible directly from both the kitchen and garage, the utility and boot room has the playful patterns of Minoli De-Segni Osso Blend 11, a contemporary take on traditional hand-painted cement tiles from Italy, in their 20/20 proportioned profile.


Upstairs, this remarkable residence includes no less than five elegant bathrooms, 4 of which adjoin the bedroom accommodation. The master ensuite is an undeniably opulent space with twin basins, a deep freestanding bath and aged brass taps and showerhead. Within, the main walls and floor are set in Marvel Calacatta Prestigio, of a 60/60 size and with a meticulously matt, marble-look surface. To dramatic effect, one wall is clad in the deep stormy shades of Fior Di Bosco from the Marvel Ten-X Series, and the complementary Chevron décor tile with gilt-like trim, adds sparkle and texture to the shower enclosure and recessed niches.



In other ensuites leading from the guest and family bedrooms, porcelain tiles and mosaics from the Minoli Marvel Series have been installed to continue the high specification finishes. These include Marvel Ten-X Calacatta Perla and the coordinating Perla Mosaico Esagono, and Marvel Bianco Dolomite paired with the delicately detailed Bianco Twist Mosaic in ceramic, which has been carefully installed within the niches with integrated down lights.


A further first-floor ensuite is clad in Marvel Cream Prestige, authentically emulating Crema Marfil marble, with inclusions of pale and deeper beige providing a decadent depth to the design. In the sizeable shower enclosure, the back wall again sees the complementary Twist Mosaic used to great effect with its pretty braided patterning.
Lastly, on the top floor, cleverly incorporated into the eaves with a ceiling skylight, another bathroom is again finished throughout in Marvel Ten-X Calacatta Perla which makes a stunning statement with a matt grey vanity unit and aged brass taps, towel rail and shower head.

Our thanks to the team at Mattwell Homes for specifying these selected porcelain tile series from the Minoli collections. It’s especially exciting to see our products so professionally applied within such a perfectly presented property.
You can see more of the Mattwell Homes portfolio on their website here: www.mattwell.co.uk and on their Instagram here: @mattwellhomes
Photo Credits: Nick Ayliffe – www.skyshotglobal.com