A discussion between industry professionals held at Cersaie 2024 revealed how traditional handmade majolica is taking on a key role in contemporary architectural and interior design projects

The 41st Cersaie, the international trade fair dedicated to the ceramic tile and bathroom furnishing sectors, recently came to an end in Bologna. This year’s exhibition showcased numerous innovations and offerings suitable for an ever wider range of applications while maintaining an increasing focus on environmental sustainability

Textured finishes, contrasting colours, mini sizes, classic inspirations and eye-catching decorations are just a few of the versions to choose from

As the room devoted to personal well-being, the bathroom caters to many different needs in terms of size, function and aesthetics

For the world of ceramics, the Coverings event in North America every spring (as it happens in Autumn with Cersaie) is the privileged stage for the Italian ceramics industry to present the latest trends in the field of surfaces for the design of living and non-housing spaces.

The continuous evolution of colours, decorations and textures responds primarily to consumers’ wishes for spaces that are not only comfortable and reassuring but also allow them to give free rein to their imagination

Increasingly, architects and interior designers are opting for customised bathroom furnishings, accessories and fittings

The 2023 edition of Cersaie proved to be a pivotal one. On top of the show celebrating its 40th anniversary and the milestones the industry has achieved along the way, exhibitors also signaled the dawn of an exciting new era. Tile products were imbued with a holistic sense of inventiveness

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cersaie, the Italian ceramic tile industry pulled out all the stops, showcasing the most extraordinary products, the latest aesthetic trends, glamourous looks and the most innovative technology

The rediscovery of timeless materials for reconnecting with nature is mirrored by the emergence of fresh new designs and geometries

Stone, marble, cement and metal are today’s most on-trend surface finishes in the field of ceramic sanitaryware. They respond to a desire for contact with the earth and with nature in general while bringing a new and highly distinctive character to any bathroom space.

The main color, design and application proposals presented at Coverings 2023 by Italian ceramic companies outlined four main trends for this season.

Progettare ambienti distensivi è un trend nell’interior design e i rivestimenti sono uno strumento fondamentale per raggiungere l’obiettivo, attraverso l’uso di tonalità neutre e finiture tattili

The latest interior design trends are seeing an increasingly close connection between the various rooms in the home, and the bathroom too is becoming a place of experimentation and openness

The 2022/2023 ceramic tile trends hold up a mirror to our times and reveal a very different world to the one that came before it, a world shaped by the new social behaviours, patterns of consumption and working practices that established themselves during the pandemic. Without doubt, we are living in an age of ceaseless transformation

Our homes are becoming increasingly fluid and interconnected in terms of spaces and functions: ceramic surfaces are ideal as a common thread uniting the various rooms

At the 2022 edition of Cersaie, the world’s preeminent exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, naturalistic was the name of the game. Earthy hues, warm tones, and botanical patterns were evident throughout the show while new types of natural material looks presented an element of wonder and surprise.

Dark tones serve to create essential yet warm and cosy bathrooms, where decoration is achieved through the use of “non-colours” and judicious contrasts

Italian ceramic products cater for the new home design requirements of flexibility and customisation, the need for intimate spaces and the desire for visually-striking effects that brighten up the home

The increasingly popular vintage trend combines twentieth-century geometries and decorations with the latest technological innovations in terms of water saving, production process efficiency and materials research

The female touch in bathroom design over the last century presented by Anty Pansera and Monica Graffeo, guests at the Bagno Oggi e Domani Press Café at Cersaie 2021

The Cersaie 2021 Press Café entitled “Wellness 4.0. The bathroom becomes a private spa: from spaces to materials and objects” was held on Tuesday 28 September.

An exceptional achievement both for the Italian ceramic industry and for Cersaie, the world’s foremost exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings which has been collaborating with ADI and its Emilia-Romagna Observatory for more than seven years.

To possibly offset the dreariness of the pandemic, this year’s edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics Tile and Bathroom Furnishings - which took place in Bologna, Italy at the end of September - was popping with exuberant colors, intricate patterns, and tactile surfaces.

Floral decorations, continuity between interiors and exteriors, 3D effects, a natural material look and pictorial surfaces are among the recurring themes in the world of ceramic tiles.

Well-being and safety are the two main bathroom design trends in evidence at Cersaie 2021. Nature is closely connected with both, combining a visual sensation of calm with the sense of reassurance that comes from projects with a low environmental footprint.

Over the last year we have all had to make minor or major adjustments to the way we use our living spaces, and the tile producers’ proposals for the coming months could hardly fail to take these transformations into account.

Reducing water consumption is one of the most important goals of a sustainable bathroom. This is the idea behind the Italian government’s “Water Bonus” incentive aimed at encouraging the replacement of bathroom fixtures and taps with new-generation models

Cersaie Press Café. Aurelio Magistà and Elisa Poli (LA REPUBBLICA) talk to Massimo Iosa Ghini

Despite the cancellation of Cersaie and other design tradeshows around the world, Italian manufacturers continue to invent new designs and invest in technologies to keep expanding the versatility and value...

Renovating a home or purchasing sanitary fixtures for a new property are actions that inevitably have environmental consequences. This is why it is becoming increasingly urgent to make decisions that strike the right balance between cost, aesthetics and sustainability

The latest porcelain tile collections are no longer adopted exclusively as floor and wall coverings but are increasingly being used to define and divide up spaces by means of their colours and textures, and they are even taking on a new role as furnishing and interior design elements

The elegance of marble, the natural colours of wood, the timeless appeal of stone and decorations inspired by Italian craftsmanship are the dominant trends amongst the Italian ceramic tile companies’ 2020 collections

After reviewing hundreds of new product launches from Italian ceramic tile companies, here is a summary of the top six trends for the 2020 spring-summer season. While some of these...

The dominant trends in the sector offer useful insights into the potential design scenarios of the near future and are evolving in different ways in response to a variety of...

When space is tight, super-practical solutions come to the rescue: sanitary fixtures, furniture, showers and taps that combine a small size with guaranteed functionality and innovation

Besides form and function, what design and production values will be increasingly important in tomorrow’s world? Technology helps us take a step forward, but towards what future scenarios? Il Bagno...

Colour is an essential design tool with the ability to improve our daily lives. This statement marked the starting point for the conversation held at the Press Cafés organised during...

Out of almost 400 products included in the prestigious ADI Design Index 2019 and shortlisted for the historic award, five are from the ceramic and bathroom furnishing sectors

After roaming miles of aisles and a dozen pavilions at the Bologna Fairgrounds for Cersaie, Ceramics of Italy is pleased to reveal the top seven tile trends for the fall-winter...

The use of warm, natural colours for furnishing elements, sanitaryware and taps is a clear sign that the bathroom is now seamlessly integrated with the rest of the home.

An age-old material is discovering fresh creative and productive opportunities through the use of cutting-edge design and manufacturing technologies. Traditional skills are being revisited with a view to consolidating and preserving time-honoured craft techniques.

After reviewing hundreds of new products from Italian tile producers at Coverings in Orlando and ICFF in New York, Ceramics of Italy is pleased to announce the top design trends...

The bathroom is evolving and changing look, breaking away from pre-established patterns and offering flexible solutions to the needs of contemporary living

A material of natural origin that is transformed through human inventiveness into a product suitable for use in the world of design and architecture

First held at Cersaie 2016, the Press Cafés aim to promote discussion of ceramics in architectural design through informal meetings between industry professionals, companies and editors of leading Italian magazines in the sector, such as AD and Interni.

There are a handful of events that set the stage for defining the world of design each year. Cersaie – the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings –...

The pervasive and increasingly sophisticated presence of technology – albeit virtually invisible and highly user-friendly – sparks a desire for rough, minimalist and aesthetically low-profile bathroom furnishing solutions where re-used materials are combined with latest-generation or industrial-inspired surfaces.

Not just new collections but an entire value proposition that combines catalogue products with new offerings tailored to market demands

Cersaie may be the biggest tile moment of the year but Italian manufacturers continue to innovate and launch new products throughout the year.

The third “mood” to emerge at Cersaie 2017 after “Poetry” and “Tradition” is that of Comfort, in this case the well-deserved luxury of spending time in places that nurture a sense of well-being

The bathroom is currently the most exciting domestic space in terms of aesthetic and technological research. Today’s this space is focusing not just on functional performance but also on its emotional and multisensorial components.

The bathroom brings together several different sectors including furnishings, taps and sanitaryware, each of which is proposing new products featuring latest-generation materials and extra-luxury finishes

In this second article devoted to memory and tradition we continue our journey through the aesthetic trends that emerged at last year’s Cersaie. The discussion was inspired by an article...

The latest ceramic trends unveiled at Cersaie 2017

Italian standard UNI 11493 establishes the requirements that ceramic tiling must meet to ensure that it can be cleaned easily and effectively through periodic maintenance operations.

An aesthetically designed, ultrafunctional, welcoming and sustainable all-round living space is a fairly accurate description of the contemporary bathroom, reflecting a desire to transform what was once seen as a purely utilitarian space into an environment with a strong design content.

The range of Italian wood-effect ceramic tiles has expanded significantly. Aesthetic trends, guide to installation and advantages.

The increasingly high levels of aesthetic and functional performance of porcelain tile are once again grabbing attention at this year’s Cersaie.

Part of a growing trend, wood-look ceramic tile offers many advantages over traditional parquet flooring but without losing the warm, welcoming look of the original material.

Underfloor heating – also known as in-floor heating or radiant floor heating – is often considered a very recent innovation, but as some people may remember it was already in use in the period between the 1950s and 1970s.

Intense, desaturated colours, soft touch surfaces, visually striking washbasins with rounded, organic shapes: the latest bathroom furnishing trends draw on elements inspired by the natural world to create a relaxing, homely atmosphere. Without forgetting the technology that discreetly underpins every function.

With market statistics suggesting that the worst of the storm is over, Italian companies can congratulate themselves on their hard work and above all their determination to remain true to their nature.

Once again this year Cersaie is showcasing tile collections produced by companies from all over the world, and once again “made in Italy” is enjoying the lion’s share, offering a parade of creativity and technology that never ceases to amaze – even in a market that has become accustomed to the extraordinary quality of Italian products.

Fashion and tiles: a bond dating back to the origins of ceramic industry which gives surplus value to tiles Made in Italy.