Today’s interior tile format designs are evolving faster as the years go by. Designers, Architects and Homeowners alike, are embracing format diversity, combining large, seamless surfaces with intricate small-format details to build spaces that elude expansiveness, textuality and thoughtful curation.
Our latest collections, the Alleghe, Vinci and Volterra, perfectly embody this trend, offering both large and small formats to fit any interior vision.
Why Format Diversity Matters in Modern Interiors
Mixing tile formats is a strategy for enhancing visual interest, not a design choice. Large tiles create a sense of continuity, space and balance, while smaller tiles bring texture and character. This approach works well, especially in Australian homes where open-plan living, feature walls and bespoke detailing are increasing in popularity.
Seamless Visual Flow
Large format tiles reduce grout lines, creating cleaner surfaces that visually expand a space. They are ideal for living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, giving interiors a polished, cohesive and an inviting feel.
Alleghe – Spanish Craft Meets Italian Inspiration
Alleghe is a large-format Spanish-made collection inspired by Italian design principles. It comes in two primary sizes: 600×600mm with 24 faces and 600×1200mm with 12 faces, the profiles available in both matte and honed finishes. Suitable for walls, floors, and interior applications, Alleghe delivers a modern, seamless aesthetic while offering subtle variation that keeps each installation visually dynamic.
Vinci – Large-Format with a Decorative Twist
Vinci shares Alleghe’s elegance but introduces a 400×1200mm décor profile designed specifically for wall applications. Alongside this, it offers the same large format options for walls and floors. With 12-24 faces across each profile and rectified edges, Vinci is perfect for feature walls, open living spaces, or any area where design impact matters.
The Return of Small Format Character Tiles
Why Small Formats Are Back
Small-format tiles are experiencing a resurgence, prized for their texture, craftsmanship, and artisanal appeal. They’re ideal for splashbacks, feature walls, and intimate spaces where detail matters.
Volterra — Compact Tiles with Maximum Character
The Volterra collection, crafted in Spain, brings small format design to the forefront. Available in 115×115mm squares and 64×223mm subway tiles, each profile presents 36 faces, offering organic variation that adds warmth and character to any installation. Volterra proves that small tiles can have a big design impact.
Mixing Large and Small Formats for Maximum Impact
Designers are increasingly pairing large and small formats to create contrast, scale, and depth. For example:
- Alleghe 600×1200mm on floors, paired with Volterra in splashbacks or feature walls.
- Vinci décor 400×1200mm as a striking wall accent, complemented by larger Alleghe or Vinci tiles around it.
This mix of scale allows interiors to feel cohesive yet layered, balancing broad, seamless surfaces with intricate detail.
Creating Cohesion Across Collections
When combining different formats, consistency in tone, finish, and variation levels (V1–V4) ensures a harmonious result. CBFD’s wider catalogue offers numerous complementary options, from coastal-inspired tiles to heritage patterns and natural stone looks, making it simple to build a fully curated, balanced interior palette.
Why Format Diversity Matters for Retailers
For resellers, format diversity is a powerful merchandising tool. Large format tiles can be displayed full-height or on A-frames to showcase their seamless effect, while small formats like Volterra can be featured on boards or in tile sections to highlight variation and detail. Understanding faces per tile, variation levels, and application suitability helps customers make confident decisions, which in turn drives sales and repeat business.
Format Diversity is more than a trend – it’s the future of thoughtful interior design
Our new collections, Alleghe, Vinci, and Volterra, demonstrate how combining large and small tiles can transform spaces with depth, character, and elegance. Explore these collections on our website, request samples, and see how CBFD can help you create interiors that are as seamless as they are striking.
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