Trends at Cersaie

Walking around an unexpectedly busy Cersaie, it was clear that the trends seen in recent years are becoming increasingly well established.

The appeal of metallic surfaces, often enhanced by the use of brightly coloured epoxy grouts and crystal inclusions, evokes a fascinating world where matter has a strong communicative power.
Mosaic, a supremely versatile material capable even of covering curved surfaces, is presented in an increasingly wide range of versions (along with the classic square format, it is now also available in rectangular, oval and round versions as well as in numerous combined formats, a long and very thin strip, and irregular shapes, in some cases even in a Liberty style). It finds its highest expression in colour and surface experimentation such as mirror surfaces, mother-of-pearl glazes and vitreous reflections. Ceramic is used in combination with or as an alternative to various materials such as glass, wood, natural stone and even leather.

The very large sizes, especially in the super-thin versions that were the major novelty at this year’s show, are created using cutting-edge production techniques and are capable of assuring simpler installation and application even in situations that would previously have been extremely challenging for traditional ceramic tiles. They come in hi-tech (plain or bright colours) or perfectly classic versions (sophisticated reproductions of natural stone with perfectly polished surfaces), inspiring designers to explore new fields of application and new combinations.

The natural colours that are preferred by ceramic producers for their ability to satisfy the tastes of end consumers are sometimes complemented by two-tone patterns and textures that enliven surfaces and create new designs while remaining sober and easy to fit into any context.
Although less common, bold colours with a strong personality were also present, designed for large projects, for the contract sector or to satisfy the tastes of users who like to be more daring in furnishing modern living spaces.