Marazzi’s Grande Lume wins Red Dot Award
Marazzi has received international recognition, with Grande Lume winning the Red Dot Award Product Design 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in the global design landscape. The Red Dot Award celebrates products each year that stand out for their design quality, innovation, and aesthetic value. With Grande Lume, Marazzi has reinterpreted the heritage of Crogiolo Lume on an architectural scale, transforming the large format into an … Continue reading Marazzi’s Grande Lume wins Red Dot Award
Husqvarna to discontinue its non-core stone diamond tools business
Husqvarna Group plans to discontinue its non-core stone diamond tools business within the Construction Division, which will result in the shut down of its manufacturing operations for stone diamond tools in Belgium, Portugal, and Greece, along with all global service centers and sales activities linked to the stone business worldwide. The stone diamond tools business currently employs approximately 200 people. “This is fully aligned with … Continue reading Husqvarna to discontinue its non-core stone diamond tools business
Indigo by Novoceram: eclectic and original
Novoceram’s Indigo collection showcases a modern take on traditional azulejos, featuring 63 unique designs that blend bright backgrounds with deep blue shades. Inspired by ten centuries of artistic and cultural influences, this eclectic range reflects the playful and distinctive style of the French manufacturer. Continue reading Indigo by Novoceram: eclectic and original
Inside-out living redefined by OutWalk
Contemporary architecture is redefining the relationship between domestic space and the natural environment. More and more projects dissolve the traditional boundary between indoors and outdoors, creating a fluid continuity in which materials, finishes, and functions get integrated seamlessly. This is not merely an aesthetic choice: it reflects a deep need to reconnect with nature, and to consciously overcome the constraints of enclosed spaces. 20mm thick … Continue reading Inside-out living redefined by OutWalk
Micare: Authenticity in a small format from Wow
The Micare range works with the essential elements of the ceramic language – gloss, relief, modular repetition, and chromatic depth – translating them into a contemporary context through a focus on matter, volume, and light. Continue reading Micare: Authenticity in a small format from Wow
Spotlight on technical aspects of tiling at Cersaie
Last year at Cersaie, the company really flew the flag for raised technical flooring with Aradeck, a system made with extruded ceramics that delivers exceptional technical performance. Continue reading Spotlight on technical aspects of tiling at Cersaie
Decocer’s Atlas interprets the textures and tones of the Saharan landscape
Atlas combines neutral bases —White and Terracotta— with a carefully curated selection of highly expressive glazed decorative pieces in Blue, Green, Khaki Green, Cotto, Black, and White. Earthy tones evoke desert sand and clay, while greens, blues, and blacks introduce contrast, chromatic depth, and a more pronounced contemporary reading. Continue reading Decocer’s Atlas interprets the textures and tones of the Saharan landscape
Celestino explores texture for CEDIT
Segnature explores, through the density of porcelain stoneware, the relationship between mark and surface, gesture and substance. Continue reading Celestino explores texture for CEDIT
Cerdomus takes stone-effects to a high level
Cerdomus has captured the essence of Trani stone – used for centuries in cathedrals, palaces, and Mediterranean city squares – using traditional methods but with cutting-edge technology. The result is Effetto Pietra di Trani; a modular collection that combines material strength and compositional freedom. Digital technology with special inks, chiselled edges and specially designed molds in pure original Cerdomus style, for a result that goes … Continue reading Cerdomus takes stone-effects to a high level
Decline in UK construction output slows
At 44.7 in July, up from 38.4 in June, the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index reached its highest level for four months, yet remained below the neutral 50.0 threshold. Continue reading Decline in UK construction output slows
C.P. Hart appoints Richard Baylis as MD
Richard Baylis has been appointed as the new Managing Director of luxury bathroom specialist C.P. Hart, with the appointment taking effect on September 1. He succeeds Dean Weston, who has been promoted by parent company Wolseley Group to lead its Plumb Centre network. Baylis has more than 20 years’ experience across the home improvement sector, having held senior roles at O2, Wickes, Homebase, and Bathrooms … Continue reading C.P. Hart appoints Richard Baylis as MD
New distribution centre for Caesarstone UK
Caesarstone UK’s new distribution hub will increase UK stockholding by 50% and is intended to improve nationwide distribution and product availability. Continue reading New distribution centre for Caesarstone UK
Solid statistics updated
World Production and Consumption of Ceramic Tiles is the most detailed and authoritative research resource for the global tile market. The new 2026 edition is now available. Continue reading Solid statistics updated
Oversize: design without limits
Oversize surfaces by NovaBell Ceramiche are characterised by refined bas-relief, brushed, or mirror-polished effects. Continue reading Oversize: design without limits
Aparici: commitment to customisation
Apart from porcelain portfolios spanning small format tiles right up to XXL worktop slabs, Diary of A Tile Addict is anticipating more and more factories to display the benefits of made-to-order oranges and customisation at Cersaie 2026. In this digital age, which is being turbrodriven by advances in AI, there is no need to limit your tile offer to the standard portfolios offered in manufacturers’ … Continue reading Aparici: commitment to customisation
Sharp fall in Indian tile production may trigger a new business model
A growing number of Morbi-based manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on design and quality and shifting towards higher value-added products, large formats and premium surfaces. Continue reading Sharp fall in Indian tile production may trigger a new business model
Are you ready for National Tile Day?
The UK’s National Tile Day takes place on 8th September annually, and is organised by The Tile Association to celebrate tiles and the tiling industry across the UK. Continue reading Are you ready for National Tile Day?
Howdens gains share in ‘flat’ kitchen market
Howdens has reported first-half sales of more than £1bn as it continues to gain market share in a ‘flat’ UK kitchen market. It posted group sales of £1.03bn for the 24 weeks to 13th June, up 3.3% year-on-year. Profit before tax rose 4.3% to £122.2m, with gross margin improving to 62.8%. Chief Executive Andrew Livingston stated: “Our first half performance demonstrates the strength and growth … Continue reading Howdens gains share in ‘flat’ kitchen market
Emser’s interior design trend forecast
E by Emser Til’s 2026/27 interior design trend forecast highlights a shift toward emotionally driven spaces, expressive surfaces, and intentional luxury. Continue reading Emser’s interior design trend forecast
ABK Group secures funding for ambitious development strategy
ABK Group: brands are ABK Stone, Flaviker, Materia, Gardenia Orchidea, Gardenia Slabs, Desvres, Ariana, and 14 Ora Italiano. Continue reading ABK Group secures funding for ambitious development strategy