METRO tiles have always been a popular favourite among the industry – they’re small rectangular shaped and typically available in smaller sizes. They can be styled in different patterns and can be finished in various textures, giving the room they’re placed in many kinds of potential outcomes.
Metro tiles originated from the 20th century, where many subway and metro stations utilised these types of tiling, hence why they’re called metro tiles. Today, they’re still very much a part of the palette of popular formats tilers use and can be used for various applications such as hallways, bathrooms, wet areas, kitchens as well as some commercial settings such as healthcare and office settings. Other benefits of metro tiles are their bevelled edges and glossy finishes, making them easy to clean, an appealing specification point for many.
Florim is one of the many manufacturers who create its own metro tiling ranges. SensiColore, by Florim explores the world of small formats, transforming ceramic surfaces into a sensory journey through the colours of the Italian landscape. The palette spans 15 shades, described by the company: ‘from the golden light of the Tuscan hills to the deep greens of Alpine forests, the neutral and red tones of Otranto’s bauxite quarries, and the mineral blues of the Mediterranean coast’. Available in 5.7×23.2cm and 11.6×11.6cm sizes, the tiles feature a wide variety of graphic variations that recall the charm of artisanal tradition, bringing warmth and handcrafted authenticity to the surface. The collection combines precise surface decoration with a deliberately irregular watercolour effect, ensuring each installation becomes a dynamic interplay of light and colour – creating spaces that feel both authentic and contemporary.
