Last month, Fontile had the opportunity to attend Cersaie 2024, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, a global event that attracted over 95,000 visitors. With 606 exhibitors from 25 countries spread across 145,000 square metres, Cersaie remains one of the premier showcases for the latest trends and innovations in the industry. In this article, we’ll explore the standout highlights presented by Porcelanosa Group, a leader in ceramic and bathroom design, whose collections continue to set the standard for modern and functional spaces.
Porcelanosa presented a diverse range of designs and formats, focusing on elegant and distinguished floor and wall tiles. The Navona collection, inspired by travertine, offers a realistic stone look with warm shades like Bone, Gold, and Ivory. Available in large formats for both flooring and cladding, Navona includes three decor options—Canal with soft waves, Deco with concave stripes, and Line with fine parallel lines—allowing versatility in both classic and modern styles.
The PAR-KER® London series, inspired by oak, brings warmth and durability with a large 19.3×200 cm format, available in five shades. It captures the essence of fine woods, ideal for creating cozy, spacious environments. The Borgo series elevates travertine ceramics with digital relief, providing a natural finish in two shades—Acero and Bone—perfect for flooring.
Lastly, the new XLIGHT large-format porcelain tiles in sizes up to 150×150 cm offer seamless visual continuity, with collections like Harbor Beige, Harbor Grey, Nuit, and Eider providing varied aesthetic options for expansive, joint-free designs.
L’Antic Colonial highlighted the blend of tradition and modernity in its new mosaics and small-format ceramics. The standout collections include the Ronda series, which fuses Nasrid designs with vibrant colors in 16×16 cm glossy tiles, offering versatility for wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Available in five base colors and four decor options, Ronda tiles add a dynamic visual appeal to any space.
The Loop collection brings a fresh interpretation of natural stone mosaics, available in geometric motifs and two sizes, ideal for both paving and cladding. With four color options, Loop offers elegance and flexibility for wet areas. Lastly, the Tusk collection presents a unique glass mosaic with concave relief, available in vibrant shades like Navy and Emerald, perfect for enhancing both residential and commercial spaces with its distinctive shine and aged edge detailing.
XTONE presented innovative designs that highlight the pure beauty of natural stone through cutting-edge decorative techniques. One standout is the Amazonite, inspired by the gemstone known to the Egyptians as the “stone of hope.” This design captivates with its vibrant turquoise hue, interwoven with brownish and greyish tones, evoking a sense of exoticism and luxury. With a polished finish achieved through advanced technologies like Core, Comet, and Sunglint, Amazonite offers a glossy, refined look. Its versatile 160×320 cm size and 6 mm thickness make it ideal for cladding, flooring, and furniture in both residential and commercial settings.
Another remarkable design, Breccia Imperiale, embodies the elegance of quartzite with its dark background accented by coppery tones and delicate white and grey veins. Available in large 160×320 cm formats with 6 mm or 12 mm thickness, this design offers a sophisticated aesthetic with a natural texture through its Nature finish. Thanks to Core and Eclipse technologies, Breccia Imperiale boasts exceptional durability, making it perfect for a range of applications from cladding and flooring to furniture and worktops, in both residential and commercial spaces.
At the 41st edition of Cersaie, KRION introduced its latest innovations, inspired by natural elements like stone and water, to enhance the elegance of cladding surfaces. Their new Krion® Line offers impressive textures suitable for residential, contract, and retail sectors. The highlight is its seamless, hygienic, and repairable surface, ideal for furniture and linear interior cladding. Resistant to fire, impact, and abrasion, this material comes in 760 mm x 3,680 mm sheets with a 12 mm thickness, making it both cost-efficient and highly durable. Krion® Line’s three collections—Studio, Bahia, and Riverside—are inspired by the fluidity of marble, the calmness of beaches, and the strength of rivers, bringing natural beauty to any space.
Krion also introduced Undora®, a new material made with over 90% mineral filler from recycled marble and ceramic grinding processes. It’s lightweight, easy to handle, and highly flexible, designed for use in both decorative and functional applications on walls, furniture, and ceilings. Undora® is environmentally friendly and offers thin coatings that maintain strength and versatility, making it an ideal solution for creating elegant, natural spaces.
Noken introduced refined bathroom solutions that combine sustainability and timeless design. Their WaterForest concept focuses on reducing water consumption and environmental impact. The new Lounge Fluid collection, designed by Simone Micheli, extends to furniture featuring a Matt White finish and Matt Grey worktop, made with Noken Project Tech—a durable, water-repellent material that resists scratches and bacteria. This collection also includes built-in taps and a thermostatic shower column, maintaining a sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
The Swan collection expanded with new furniture in White Oak and Black Walnut finishes, alongside ECO built-in taps and washbasins in various finishes. A transparent design bathtub made of smoke grey resin is another highlight. Lastly, the new Rome washbasins and a wellness room with the Noken Care System round off Noken’s impressive showcase of elegant, functional, and eco-friendly designs.
Butech showcased its innovative solutions designed to enhance both aesthetics and functionality in modern spaces. Specializing in high-quality materials for the installation of Porcelanosa Grupo’s ceramic tiles, Butech introduced products like shower trays, underfloor heating systems, and prefabricated modules for niches and integrated shelves. These elements combine advanced technology with sleek design, blending seamlessly into any environment while improving comfort and usability in both residential and commercial settings.
Gamadecor introduced new metallic finishes for kitchens and modern bathroom furniture, showcasing contemporary and functional designs. In the Emotions series kitchens, highlights include a striking island with grooved XTONE Calatorao Nature fronts and a Smart Kitchen worktop, complemented by a warm Roble Noche bar. The space is further enhanced by elegant columns with metallic Champagne fronts and stylish Sling stools.
For the living area, Gamadecor presented the Edros table in Arido Oak, with its distinctive geometric design, paired with Feel chairs in matching finishes. The space is completed by suspended Living modules with lighting and XTONE Pietra Sicilia fronts, adding both style and storage. In the bathroom, new furniture pieces feature elegant finishes, backlit mirrors, and worktops in XTONE or Krion®, blending aesthetics and functionality for a modern bathroom upgrade.
References: Porcelanosa