Emily English, also known to her many followers as Em the Nutritionist and a best-selling author, has built a home that reflects her own style: practical, welcoming, and effortlessly elegant.
Her style is contemporary but warm, with a subtle European glamour inspired by a memorable stay on the shores of Lake Como.
“My home is where I work, so I still want it to feel like a big hug once I put away the chopping board and pack away the lights.”
After a visit to the Grand Hotel Teraazmo on Lake Como, Emily wanted to recreate a sense of the hotel’s serene atmosphere and striking marble bathrooms in her own home.
“Their bathrooms and the marble - everything was just perfection, so the checkerboard finish in the ensuite is definatly a nod to that trip"
Emily wanted the timeless beauty of marble without the compromises of upkeep. Our Como Collection, are porcelain tiles however unlike most others on the market have been produced in Italy alongside real marble slabs, provided the perfect solution, offering all the luxury and texture of marble with none of the high-maintenance challenges.
“The Como tiles gave me everything I loved about marble, but in a way that’s easy to care for. They’re beautiful and completely stress-free.”
Entrance Hallway | Como Rosa Dot
The moment you step through Emily’s front door, the Como Rosa Dot sets a quiet yet confident mood. Its soft blush squares are warmed by a delicate, interlocking geometric pattern that feels both modern and timeless, an inviting first impression that lingers.
Ensuite Floor – Como Verde & Como Calacatta 300 x 300
On the floor, Como Verde and Como Calacatta come together in a subtle checkerboard pattern, creating a look that is both classical and timeless. The soft green veining of the Verde tile brings a fresh, organic depth, evoking the natural tones of the Italian landscape and giving the room a grounding, calming presence. It’s a quiet nod to the luxurious bathrooms Emily admired at the Grand Hotel Teraazmo, transforming the ensuite into a spa-like retreat.
Ensuite Walls – Como Calacatta 300 x 600
The walls of the shower are wrapped in Como Calacatta, providing a luminous, elegant backdrop that complements the floor’s pattern. Its delicate veining echoes the Verde tile below, creating a harmonious balance and timeless sophistication. Together, the floor and walls capture the refined elegance of a hotel bathroom, reimagined for everyday living with the durability and practicality that a busy life demands.
Laundry Room – Como Nero Dot
The laundry is often overlooked in home design, but Emily saw it as an opportunity to combine functionality with style. The Como Nero Dot tiles bring depth and drama to this hardworking space, turning it into a room you actually enjoy being in.
The tiles’ deep, inky black base is punctuated by subtle veining, giving the floor a marble-like authenticity while the geometric dot pattern adds texture and movement. The result is a striking visual contrast to the crisp, white cabinetry and matte surfaces in the room.
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Como Nero Dot
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Como Calacatta 300 x 600
£69.96 per m2 -
Como Rosa Dot
£69.96 per m2
