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Italian insight 2: Gilded Earth

Ceramics of Italy’s Spring-Summer 2026 Trend Report continues with Gilded Earth.  Metallic details have resurfaced as a quintessential design element, with gold emerging as a “new neutral” – evolving from a statement colour into a versatile foundation that pairs seamlessly with a wide range of palettes.

A modern interior space featuring a stylish bar with a patterned stone counter, illuminated shelves displaying glassware, and a sleek black stool. Adjacent is a dining table with a marble top and contemporary seating. The bottom section showcases various textured stone samples in different colors and finishes.
Gilded Earth: Left: My Top by Ceramica Fondovalle; Top Right: Tele di Marmo Crystal by Emilceramica; Bottom Right: Harmony by Versace Ceramics.

This trend is characterised by the subtle interplay of gold accents and light. Versace Ceramics’ Harmony pairs opulent stone and marble looks with gold mirrored décors that accentuate colors and veining, while Tagina’s Luci D’Oro and Energieker’s Luminescence utilise deposited sparkles in the stone and marble veins to create a shimmering effect.

A modern art installation featuring a metallic sculptural piece and a geometric stone element set against a textured brown marble wall.
Ceramica Del Conca
A modern dining area featuring a sleek, oval table with a dark, patterned surface and a round centerpiece. Two elegant chairs with black leather seats and bronze frames are positioned around the table, set against a glossy, textured floor.
Emilceramica
A stylish bathroom featuring marble and patterned tiled walls, a circular mirror, a pale blue pedestal sink, and elegant wall sconces. Natural light streams in through a large window.
Modern bar interior featuring a stunning marble counter, illuminated shelving with various bottles and glassware, and a minimalist black stool.
Fondovalle

Keradom’s Incanto introduces a delicate rain of multi-coloured gold and warm-toned granules to small formats, adding depth and subtle richness to its surfaces. Emilceramica’s Tele di Marmo Crystal and Level’s Stormy Onyx uses the striking contrast of light, dark, and gold tones to equally stunning effect, while Ceramica Del Conca’s Stone Edition takes a more grounded approach, pairing gold with warm eucalyptus and chocolate brown for a calming, organic feel.

A textured floor featuring beige tiles with decorative dark green and red accents arranged in a square pattern, accompanied by a round table with stacked books on it.
Gardenia & Ariana
Close-up of textured wall tiles in neutral tones, featuring a mix of glossy and matte finishes. A few books are displayed on a ledge beside the tiled wall.
Keradom
A stylish interior scene featuring a green bench with a light gray blanket and a black handbag, set against an artistic stone wall design with shades of green and brown, and two hanging copper pendant lights.
Level
A modern living room featuring a curved beige sofa, a small wooden side table with a bowl, a floor lamp, and a plush ottoman. The wall is adorned with a striped design in muted colors, and large windows allow natural light to fill the space.
Monocibec

Faetano’s Dimore, Gardenia & Ariana’s Orosei, and Monocibec’s Thymos take a more artistic direction, weaving metallic and gold tones into intriguing plays of pattern. Ceramiche Refin’s Metamorphosis, developed in collaboration with artist Oliver Laric, brings a sculptural dimension to the metallic trend, combining a lustrous metallic glaze with a lenticular-inspired 3D surface that shifts in visual perception.

A modern interior scene featuring a striped wooden wall, with a person in white attire walking past. The setting is minimalist, with sleek design elements and a departure board visible in the background.
Refin
A modern bathroom interior featuring a striking red vanity, marble-patterned flooring, and stylish fixtures. The space includes a unique shower setup and a beige upholstered chair, complemented by rich red curtains.
Tagina
A modern hotel lobby featuring a marble reception desk with illuminated branding that reads 'PALACE', surrounded by elegant spherical light fixtures and contemporary seating areas.
A display of five geometric pedestals in various colors and textures, set against a backdrop of different marble patterns, showcasing a mix of modern and classic design elements.
Versace Ceramics

Ceramica Fondovalle’s My Top Starlit rounds out the trend by playing with luminosity and surface through backlit technology, accentuating architectural features and enhancing spatial depth.

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