Marble remains one of the strongest references for designing an elegant bathroom. Today, marble effect porcelain tiles can create a dramatic result with greater practicality than natural stone, especially on walls, floors and wet areas.
A strong example comes from the Art Suite at Punta Tragara Hotel in Capri, designed by Arch. Giorgia Dennerlein of Loto ad Project. In the suite bathroom, Emilgroup surfaces from the Tele di Marmo Precious collection were used: Agate Azure on the floor and Crystal Azure on the walls.
Why this project works
The bathroom is not treated as a purely technical space. It becomes part of the suite experience. The marble effect tiles are the main decorative element: the floor creates depth and continuity, while the wall covering adds light, movement and contrast.
The blue tones are particularly coherent with Capri. This is not a neutral or predictable marble look, but a more scenic surface designed to add identity without losing elegance.
The role of large slabs
One of the most interesting aspects of the series is the format. Tele di Marmo Precious reaches large 120x278 cm slabs, designed to enhance the agate-inspired graphic and reduce visual interruptions.
The catalogue also includes more manageable formats such as 120x120 cm and 60x120 cm for Crystal Azure and Agate Azure, making the Capri inspiration easier to adapt to residential bathrooms.
How to use marble effect porcelain in the bathroom
Marble effect porcelain tiles work best when the surface has a clear role: continuous floor, shower wall, decorative wall behind the basin or full-height cladding.
Finish also matters. The collection includes Full Lappato Rettificato, Naturale R9 and Silktech R10 finishes, useful when balancing visual impact and anti-slip performance.
Light, dark or coloured marble effect?
Light surfaces are easier to use in residential interiors and help make the bathroom brighter. Strong veining creates a more decisive result. Coloured versions inspired by agate or crystal work when the project needs a clear identity.
In the Capri project, Agate Azure and Crystal Azure bring the blue theme into the room, recalling the sea without becoming decorative in a banal way.
Technical details before choosing
The catalogue recommends a 2 mm grout joint. This detail matters because grout strongly affects the final reading of decorative surfaces and large formats.
In the bathroom, walls, floors, shower areas and niches do not all have the same needs. A polished surface can give depth on the wall, while floors require careful evaluation of finish, slip resistance, light and maintenance.
Before deciding: see the sample
Online images help with inspiration, but to choose a marble look porcelain tile properly you need to see the sample in real light. Veining, finish, reflections and colour tone change significantly from one room to another.
On sample.now you can compare the two Emilceramica Tele di Marmo Precious samples used in the project: Agate Azure for the floor and Crystal Azure for the wall covering.
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Emilceramica Tele Di Marmo Precious Agate Azure
Sample used on the floor in the suite project.
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Emilceramica Tele Di Marmo Precious Crystal Azure
Sample used as the bathroom wall covering.
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