Counting more than 900 exhibitors across 20 halls within Bologna's expansive trade grounds, Cersaie was filled with stacks of the finest ceramic and porcelain tiles--not to mention the most advanced bath fixtures and furnishings--currently available to designers.
It was more than than we could ever hope to see, let alone digest, in the unforgiving window of three days. Every booth represented the chance to make a new discovery--and there were plenty. It's not an exaggeration to say that my camera and pen never took much of a break during my time at Cersaie (espresso breaks notwithstanding).
Yet, for the sheer number of new collections and updated lines on display, it appears that the same trends that have been moving the ceramic tile industry as of late are here to stay. Wood and concrete looks were de rigueuer, and neutral colors continued to dominate. And while many of the products on display were well-suited to the modern, monochromatic aesthetic espoused by many, we in the press corps did occasionally find ourselves gravitating towards products that dared to blaze their own trail—or at least attempted a new take on the same old trend.
Here’s a look at some of our favorite ceramic and porcelain tiles from Day 1—our Day 2 recap is available here, and our Day 3 recap is available here. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments below, or at our Facebook and Twitter pages. And look for more Cersaie coverage in our January Tile and Stone special section.
See more photos from the #Cersaie tradeshow at the Interiors & Sources Twitter page.