A Taste of Italy

If you love the timeless character of Italian limestone flooring but want something easier to maintain, two beautiful new collections at Rees Tiles bring that classic Mediterranean look into modern homes.

Amalfi and Apulia by Cerdomus are porcelain tiles inspired by the natural limestone used throughout historic Italian architecture. From sun-washed villas along the Amalfi Coast to the centuries-old buildings of southern Italy’s Apulia region, these tiles capture the warmth, texture and relaxed elegance that define traditional Italian interiors.

Both collections recreate the look of authentic limestone, while offering the durability, low maintenance and practicality of high-quality porcelain tiles — making them ideal for busy contemporary living.

Authentic Italian Limestone Inspiration

Italy has long been known for its beautiful natural stone, particularly limestone used in historic towns, courtyards and grand architectural spaces. Over time, these stones develop a soft patina and gentle character that designers continue to love today.

Both Amalfi and Apulia take inspiration from these traditional materials, recreating the subtle tonal movement and natural warmth found in Jerusalem limestone and Italian limestone floors.

The result is a tile that feels natural, calm and timeless — perfect for interiors that prioritise texture, light and organic materials.

Chiselled Edge Porcelain Tiles: Crafted Stone Character

One of the most distinctive features of these collections is the authentic chiselled, tumbled edges — a detail rarely seen in porcelain tiles and more commonly associated with hand-cut natural stone.

These gently irregular edges give each tile a softly aged appearance, recreating the handcrafted finish found in traditional limestone flooring. When installed, the edges create subtle shadow lines and natural movement across the floor, bringing depth and texture to a space.

This attention to detail allows Amalfi and Apulia to deliver the character of hand-finished limestone with the precision of Italian porcelain craftsmanship.

Amalfi: Mediterranean Limestone Elegance

Inspired by the relaxed beauty of the Amalfi Coast, the Amalfi collection captures the soft tones and weathered charm of classic limestone used in Mediterranean homes.

With delicate tonal variation and a calm matt finish, Amalfi creates interiors that feel warm, natural and effortlessly elegant. The chiselled edges enhance the stone-inspired appearance, giving each installation a subtle sense of heritage and craftsmanship.

The collection is available in two versatile limestone tones:

Avorio – A soft, warm limestone shade that brightens interiors while maintaining a natural warmth.
Beige – A deeper, grounded tone that adds richness and depth to a space.

Amalfi pairs beautifully with wood cabinetry, limewashed walls, aged brass, stone worktops and neutral colour palettes, making it ideal for Mediterranean, rustic contemporary or architectural interiors.

Apulia by Cerdomus: Italian Limestone Heritage

Named after the historic Apulia region of southern Italy, this porcelain collection reflects the limestone architecture that defines many traditional Italian towns.

Apulia tiles combine authentic stone inspiration with refined Italian design, creating a surface that feels elegant yet relaxed. The chiselled edges and gentle variation bring movement and authenticity to the floor, allowing the tiles to mimic the natural beauty of traditional limestone paving.

Apulia is available in two carefully balanced tones:

Avorio – Warm and creamy with a welcoming, natural feel.
Biancone – Light and fresh, ideal for bright contemporary interiors.

These tones work beautifully with natural wood, brushed metals, soft textiles and neutral palettes, making the collection extremely versatile across different design styles.

Both Amalfi and Apulia are produced in a generous 60×90cm porcelain tile format, which is ideal for creating spacious, flowing interiors. Larger tiles mean fewer grout lines, helping floors feel more seamless and open — a popular choice for modern homes and open-plan spaces.

These limestone effect porcelain tiles work beautifully in kitchens and open-plan living areas, hallways and entranceways, and bathrooms and spa-style ensuites. They can be installed to create feature walls or statement floors, whether laid in a straight pattern, staggered layout or more rustic arrangement, the chiselled edges add texture and visual interest.

While inspired by traditional stone, both collections are designed for modern homes. Porcelain offers several advantages over natural limestone, low ongoing maintenance being a huge factor, making Amalfi and Apulia perfect for homeowners who want the beauty of natural Italian limestone flooring without the upkeep concerns. If you're searching for Italian limestone look porcelain tiles, Amalfi and Apulia offer a beautiful balance of natural character, Italian design inspiration and everyday practicality. Their authentic chiselled edges, generous 60×90cm format and soft limestone tones create interiors that feel calm, warm and timeless. Visit Rees Tiles showroom to explore both collections in person and see how these Italian-inspired porcelain tiles can transform your home.

Testimonials

I cannot speak highly enough of Rees Tiles. True professionals with an eye for detail. From initial consultation along with help with choices and designs which fitted perfectly with our vision. This professionalism continued throughout or project, they really did go above and beyond and were available for advice no matter how small at all times! If you are looking for quality both in product and service, then look no further. Honestly, we love them!

Robert Mason, Quite Simply French

The team at Rees Tiles and Flooring were incredibly helpful and made choosing and ordering our tiles so easy. They patiently guided us through what was available and the whole process ran smoothly. Our ensuite looks beautiful. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality tiles and great service!

Mrs Tinwell, Client

We recently undertook a self-build project and had both the bottom floor and all the bathrooms to tile. Steve was really helpful from the outset and just "got" what I was after straight away, picking out a selection of tiles that were all suitable. It meant that rather than taking ages to choose, I'd actually picked most of the options in my first visit - which is great when you have so many other decisions to make! Steve and the rest of the team were great throughout the whole process and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to others.

Melissa Woods, Self Build Customer

We have over the last 3 years totally refurbished our 5-star Silver award B&B. Rees Tiles and Flooring have supplied all the tiles for our bathrooms and kitchen and we cannot praise them highly enough. The tiles are top class quality as is the service received from Steve and his staff. We would not buy tiles in the future from anywhere else and would recommend them to anyone.

Mel Smith, Capernwray House B&B

I have had the pleasure of dealing with the team at Rees Tiles over a number of years and have always found them to be knowledgeable and helpful, an all round first class service.

Harvey Bainbridge, Client

We are really happy with the service we get from Rees Tiles. Steve always responds to emails quickly, with a quick turnaround on quotes and great products supplied.

Sohailia Amini, Wrenman Homes

We find our relationship with Rees Tiles very professional and reliable. The fact that we can call to order stocked tiles and receive them to site the following morning is fantastic. It means that no job is held up and the turnaround for the end purchaser is smooth and quick.

Jonathan Willan, Site Manager at Halton Mills Ltd.

Looking for tiles for our bathroom, kitchen and extension floor was made easy by the fantastic displays and huge choice of tiles available at the Rees Tiles and Flooring showroom in Lancaster. Steven and Holly were very obliging, offering us their knowledgeable advice on finishes and grout colours, and also allowed us to take various samples home to try. Rees Tiles is the place to go for a wonderful selection of quality tiles with a helpful, friendly service.

Mrs Richardson-Hogg, Client

The team at Rees Tiles were super. They were really helpful when choosing our tiles for 3 rooms in our refurb.

We felt very confident when chatting to Holly and Steve about our ideas. They provided invaluable advice about all of the types of tiles we wanted. They were very friendly and gave us time to think about our ideas, even allowing us to bring in our kitchen cupboards to match the colours perfectly. Thank you!

Mrs Tillotson, Client

When we decided we wanted to update all the en-suites at The Sun Hotel we called into Rees Tiles and Flooring by chance and I am so thrilled we did. From start to finish the service was fantastic and we couldn’t have asked for more. Using Rees Tiles and Flooring made what could have been a stressful time so much easier. I’d be happy to recommend them to anybody who requires tiles.

Helen Henderson, The Sun at Troutbeck Bridge

Patient and Helpful with a Beautiful outcome! We were searching for the perfect shades and textures for the floor and bathrooms in our new home, which we finally found thanks to the expert and friendly team at Rees Tiles and Flooring. From start to finish they were wonderful, delivering tiles and underfloor heating when we needed it so the fixer could keep to the planned timescales. Great service and amazing products.

Mrs Wanless, Client

Steve and the team at Rees Tiles have been great in helping us choose what would work with the kitchen. They were really excited when we said we wanted to use large tiles in the kitchen, and this made us feel even more certain we’d made the right decision.

Mr Bower, Client

I would certainly recommend Rees Tiles and Flooring Ltd to anyone. From the minute I walked in I was greeted with a smile and received fantastic service. The team helped me in selecting the tiles for my main bathroom, en-suite and kitchen. Rees Tiles are willing to go that extra step further to make sure the customer is completely satisfied – it’s just a shame I have nothing else I need to tile now!

Mr Keit, Client

The team at Rees Tiles assisted me in matching up colours and explaining which would work best in my home. They worked alongside the people working on my house really well and I didn’t have to be involved which made it really stress-free for me – something which is appreciated when moving to a new house! I’m so pleased with my bathroom and kitchen and am planning on getting some tiles for my hallway soon!

Mrs Carney, Client

Everyday durability and long-term maintenance are important factors when choosing any product, especially for use in a commercial environment. We’ve used many grouts and sealants over the years but found nothing that goes the distance when it comes to deterioration or discolouration.

Carl Johannessen, Jigsaw PFM

My mum has used Rees Tiles for years and it was off her recommendation that we got in touch with Steve and Holly. They listened to what we wanted and understood the look we were trying to achieve. We borrowed samples and by having the tiles at the house we were able to decide what worked best in the space and lighting. I especially like the colours in the mosaic, and everyone always compliments on how eye-catching and effective they look. Thanks for all your help Rees Tiles!

Mrs Shires, Client