Dezeen promotion: playful patterns, colourful marbles and a return to tradition are among the trends to look out for in the tile industry this year, according to organisation Ceramics of Italy.
Ceramics of Italy, an association that represents hundreds of leading Italian tile brands, has released a trend report that outlines the developments and styles that are expected to dominate the world of architectural surfaces over the next 12 months.
In an industry that has changed dramatically in recent years, thanks to advances in cutting technology and digital printing techniques, the organisation admits that staying in the loop proves to be a challenge.

"If you're a tile enthusiast, you know that keeping up with the ceramic tile industry is no easy task," said Ceramics of Italy in a statement. So it put together a handy guide to seven of the technical upgrades and aesthetic fashions arriving on the scene from Italian manufacturers, and provided examples of collections that demonstrate these qualities.
Here are Ceramics of Italy's top tile trends for 2019:

Campani's Divinae tiles feature textured surfaces created by relief patterns
Neu surfaces
This year, it wasn't just the patterns and sizes that impressed with their seemingly endless variety and sense of inventiveness. Tile producers have completely upped the ante in terms of surface design, which can be seen in dozens of awe-inspiring, new finishes and textures designed for aesthetics as well as functionality.
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