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Travertine is a natural limestone formed by mineral springs, most famously in central Italy around the town of Tivoli. The stone has been quarried and used in buildings for over two thousand years: the Colosseum in Rome is largely travertine, […]

Porcelain and ceramic tiles look very similar on a showroom floor. They are both made from clay and fired in a kiln, they come in the same formats and many of the same finishes, and at a casual glance the […]

Of all the decisions in a tiling project, grout is the one most people make last and think about least. It is the last thing that goes in, it takes up the smallest physical space, and it is easy to […]

La Fabrico Kitchen Journal  ·  Schüller Kitchens  ·  June 2026 If you have started researching German kitchens, you have probably come across two names sitting close together: Schüller and next125. They are manufactured by the same company, at the same […]

Walk into any tile showroom for the first time and the sheer number of options is overwhelming. Porcelain, ceramic, encaustic, terrazzo, zellige, natural stone, mosaic, quarry, fluted, large format, wood effect — the terminology alone is enough to make a […]

There is a particular quality to a home where the inside and outside feel like one continuous space. You step through open doors from the kitchen onto the terrace and the floor simply continues: the same material, the same tone, […]

Outdoor spaces have become one of the most significant areas of home investment in the UK. Whether you are redesigning a patio, laying a terrace, finishing a pool surround, or creating a seamless flow from kitchen to garden, the material […]

The kitchen is the most heavily used room in the home, and the tiles you choose will be looked at, walked on, and cleaned more than in almost any other space. That means tile selection here carries more practical weight […]

Wood flooring is one of the most universally loved choices in home design. Its warmth, its natural grain, and the way it ages gracefully make it the instinctive first choice for many homeowners. But wood has real limitations, particularly in […]

Walk into almost any newly renovated bathroom, kitchen, or open-plan living space right now and you will notice that the tiles are bigger than they used to be. Considerably bigger. Large format tiles have been one of the defining shifts […]

You may have seen it in a magazine, in a newly renovated home, or scrolling through interiors on Instagram: a bathroom where the walls, floor, and shower all flow seamlessly into each other in a single material, creating a room […]

Planning a bathroom renovation this year and wondering which tiles will look genuinely current rather than already dated? You’re not alone. Tile trends have shifted significantly over the past two years, moving away from the cool grey, all-white bathrooms that […]

A spa-like bathroom isn’t just about expensive products or luxurious fittings. It’s about creating an atmosphere. The right combination of tiles, materials, lighting, and considered design can turn even a modest-sized bathroom into a genuine retreat from the world. This […]

Choosing bathroom tiles is one of the most important decisions in any renovation. The right tiles can transform a functional space into something genuinely beautiful, and the wrong ones can undermine an otherwise well-designed room. With hundreds of options available, […]

A Contemporary Take on Natural Stone Quick Overview What Are Refin Orobica Tiles? The Orobica collection by Ceramiche Refin is a distinctive porcelain tile range inspired by natural stone quarried in the Grè area on the slopes of Monte Clemo […]

Quick Overview • Bathroom showrooms allow you to see full room designs• Freestanding baths and natural stone tiles are popular trends• Expert guidance helps plan layouts and materials• La Fabrico offers one of the largest bathroom showrooms in Exeter Why […]

Quick Overview • Seeing tiles in person reveals colour, texture and scale• Large format tiles and stone effects are major UK design trends• Expert guidance helps avoid costly installation mistakes• The La Fabrico showroom in Exeter displays hundreds of tile […]

Create a Bathroom You Love Your bathroom isn’t just a functional space, it’s a place to relax, recharge, and get ready for the day. Choosing the right tile can elevate the look and feel of your bathroom while ensuring it […]