Tile Drenching | The New Trend for 2025

Tile drenching is fast becoming the go-to look for 2025 – and for good reason. This design-forward trend involves using the same tile across your floors and walls to create a continuous, wraparound finish. The result? A bold, cohesive space that feels modern, calming, and effortlessly luxurious.

At La Fabrico, we’re seeing more and more customers choosing this all-over tile look to transform their bathrooms, kitchens, and even bedrooms. Whether you want a subtle soft style or something a little more dramatic, tile drenching delivers impact without fuss.

Tile drenching works because it strips away the clutter. No contrasting borders, no break lines – just one beautifully chosen tile that sets the tone for the whole room. It also helps smaller bathrooms feel bigger by reducing visual interruptions.

The effect is both minimal and elevated, making it ideal for contemporary spaces, boutique-style bathrooms, and open-plan wetrooms. It also pairs perfectly with floating furniture, statement brassware, and built-in lighting to complete the look.

Large Format Porcelain

This is the go-to choice for tile drenching. Large slabs mean fewer grout lines and a more seamless look. Our Coverlam range from Grespania is especially popular – lightweight, ultra-slim, and available in incredible finishes like marble, concrete, and stone.

Textured Tiles

For those who want a more tactile finish, fluted and 3D-effect tiles bring depth and movement to drenching schemes without losing the uniformity. Think of it as texture, not contrast.

Natural Tones & Neutrals

Earthy palettes are a firm favourite – warm greys, soft taupes, beige, clay, or stone-look designs that feel timeless. Add brushed metal or black brassware for a sharp modern edge.

• Keep furniture minimal – wall-mounted vanities and WCs help show off more of the tile surface

• Choose a quality grout – colour-matched grout can make the tile lines practically disappear

• Use the same tile in different formats – large format on the floor, smaller cuts in the shower

• Light it right – built-in lighting will enhance textures and reflect the tile’s natural beauty

Tile drenching isn’t limited to bathrooms. It’s a versatile design approach that works beautifully in cloakrooms, utility rooms, kitchens and even hallways. Using a consistent tile across walls and floors helps smaller spaces feel more spacious and more polished – especially when working with high-gloss finishes or subtle textures.

In kitchens, tile drenching can be used as a splashback and floor combination or to zone open-plan living areas with striking colour or texture. In utility rooms and boot rooms, it provides a hardwearing and easy-to-clean surface that’s also design-led.

And in entranceways or stairwells, it creates a strong architectural statement that feels luxurious, clean-lined and cohesive. With options ranging from natural stone to concrete-look finishes, drenching is an ideal way to bring the same elevated feel throughout your home.

Tile drenching isn’t just for bathrooms – it’s making a serious impact in commercial design too. Retail units, spas, salons and hospitality settings are embracing the full-room tile look for its clean aesthetic and hard-wearing practicality.

In high-traffic areas, porcelain tiles offer incredible durability and easy maintenance, while the drenching effect creates a premium, design-led feel that sets the tone for any brand. Whether it’s a boutique changing room, a luxury hotel WC, or a modern office washroom, tile drenching brings elegance with performance built in.

One of the most exciting evolutions of tile drenching is seeing it move from inside to out. Our ultra-slim Coverlam slabs are ideal for external façades, offering a durable, weather-resistant finish that mirrors your internal design.

Whether you're looking to clad a feature wall, wrap around an entrance, or create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces, large format porcelain offers excellent thermoregulation, UV resistance and timeless style. And with finishes from natural stone to concrete or marble, the possibilities are endless.

Our Exeter showroom features tile drenching displays across a range of textures, formats and finishes – from bold and contemporary to soft and spa-like.

Whether you're renovating a home, fitting out a commercial space, or planning an architectural façade, our expert team is here to guide you from vision to installation.