Our Story
The Tile Palette was born in 2014 with a boutique showroom in Sydney’s eastern suburbs—a space thoughtfully designed for architects, designers, and homeowners who value timeless aesthetics and intentional materials. Every tile was hand-selected to reflect style, sustainability, and quality.
Behind the brand is Slavica Calandra, a creative entrepreneur and designer with over 27 years of experience in the design and interiors industry. Her journey began in graphic design, where she built brand identities and websites for businesses across fashion, interiors, FMCG, hospitality, and wellness. This creative foundation naturally expanded into interiors, styling, retail, and residential building—giving her a unique ability to see the full vision of a space from concept to completion.
Slavica has worked closely with homeowners, designers, builders, and business owners on countless design projects—blending her skills in graphic design, interiors, building, and digital marketing to bring creative visions to life. She’s also built a strong personal brand, mentoring women and helping them create brands with soul, strategy, and intention.
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In 2018, Slavica made the bold decision to close the physical showroom and take The Design Palette entirely online—well before the industry followed suit. She believed clients didn’t need to walk into a store to experience beautiful design—they could access premium materials and order samples from the comfort of home.
“I didn’t just want to sell tiles—I wanted to build a brand that reflected freedom, wellness, sustainability, and modern living.”
In 2021, the business evolved into thedesignpalette.co, a rebrand that aligned with its deeper purpose. Today, the focus is on natural stone mosaics, sustainability, and curated living—materials that are as intentional as the lifestyle they support.
The Design Palette now serves architects, interior designers, boutique builders, and design-savvy homeowners who care deeply about aesthetics, wellness, and impact. It’s not just about designing beautiful spaces—it’s about creating environments that support how we live, feel, and thrive.
Slavica continues to bridge her creative worlds through both The Design Palette and her personal brand—offering design expertise, brand strategy, and soulful mentorship for women who want to live and work in alignment.
Slavica Calandra
Creative Director & Founder
thedesignpalette.co | @slavicavcalandra