As we count down the days to Cersaie, we’re eagerly awaiting the latest tile and stone launches we’ll explore on the show floor in Bologna. Until then, we’re highlighting collections that exemplify top industry trends, from architecture-inspired tiles to stone-look slabs and everything in between. Below, we’ve rounded up five of our favourites:

Last year, three-dimensional and architecture-inspired styles caught our eye at Coverings and Cersaie. Designed by Studiopepe and recently launched by Theia Creative Tiles, the Milano collection proves that both trends are still going strong. The Milan-based firm took cues from its home city, crafting three terracotta and faience tiles, each named after a different neighbourhood. Velasca features a concave geometric design in a geometric format, with Sempione being its convex counterpart. The square Missori tile rounds out the collection.

All three styles can be combined to create dynamic focal points, or individually for a more pared-back look. The collection is offered in a diverse palette, highlighting the tiles’ traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style.

Natural stone never goes out of style, but the material often comes with a high price tag and high maintenance. This lookalike by Cosentino (a continuation of architect Daniel Germani’s 2023 collection, Dekton Pietra Kode) offers a durable and cost-effective alternative with the luxurious feel of Mediterranean stones.

From the minimalist elegance of Campaspero, captured in Polar and Sandik, to the irregular veining of Travertine, as seen in Nebu and Trevi, the collection offers a look to suit any space (all colourways are suitable for indoor and outdoor use). Not to mention, the entire collection is carbon neutral, allowing maximum visual impact and minimal environmental impact.

Botanical patterns have all but cornered the market in wallpaper-effect tiles. This collection by WOW Design takes a less literal approach, instead drawing inspiration from the pleasing colour progressions found in nature. With a combination of solid and gradient offerings (in extra-long 10.7 x 54.2 cm formats), Melange can be mixed and matched to design stunning ombré accent walls with a remarkable sense of depth and movement.

The collection creates gentle transitions from warm to cool hues, seeking to trigger an emotional response, whether calm, joy, or mystery. Earth and Sky, for instance, effortlessly combine to perfectly evoke a cotton candy sunset. With masterful subtlety, the collection transforms interiors into life-size works of art.

Geometric forms like hexagons and circles are the usual suspects when it comes to decorative tile offerings, but Italian manufacturers like ABK are continuing to push the boundaries. Its Sensi Fantasy collection is a case in point, putting a contemporary spin on a marble-look palette. Its twelve patterns — which range from Abacus, which combines pill-shaped forms with rectangular bars, to Volumes, a multi-coloured riff on traditional herringbone — employ both rectilinear and organic forms to pleasing effect.

The full-body porcelain offerings are available in two sizes (120 x 280 and 60 x 120 cm) and unified by a glossy finish, low relief edges and tactile effects made possible by ABK’s exclusive 3D Tech technology. Ideal for both floor and wall applications, Sensi Fantasy can bring a touch of drama to residential, commercial and public spaces.

While tiles can most convincingly masquerade as natural stone, wood-look offerings have soared in popularity in recent years. Marazzi’s take on the trend, Vivo, is particularly convincing. Though made of porcelain stoneware, the collection embraces the imperfections of the natural material with subtle shading, knots and rifts. This level of realism is made possible using 3D ink technology, which adds slightly shiny inclusions to the matte surface, lending each tile a sense of depth.

The collection is available in four versatile shades and sizes. Plus, it’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, allowing for seamless applications that foster cohesion between interior and exterior.

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