

Federation style is an architectural style that was popular in Australia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterised by its use of decorative elements such as ornate tiles, verandahs, stained glass windows, and timber fretwork.
Tessellated tiles and Federation tiles are not the same. Tessellated tiles refer to small tiles in various shapes, sizes and colours, artfully laid together in a geometric pattern. Federation tiles, on the other hand, are decorative squared tiles, often featuring floral or geometric patterns in earthy tones.