One of the dominant trends in the ceramic tile sector in recent years has been the rising importance of texture as a decorative detail. At Cersaie 2026, this was shown to have moved on, with sculpted tiles in large and small formats now being used to create impressive feature walls with subtle or striking 3D reliefs.

A great example is NovaBell Ceramiche’s Open Lab collection. This porcelain stoneware floor and wall collection features clean, balanced surfaces designed for any indoor or outdoor project. The collection has been expanded with Open LAB, a colour extension featuring six warm, creative, and contemporary tones: Terracotta, Canapa, Extra Bianco, Cenere, Laguna, and Pistacchio. While maintaining the minimalist vibe of the Open collection, Open LAB’s new shades interpret colour with intensity and expressiveness. The rich palette enhances the interplay between light and material, lending greater depth to the surface. For feature walls, the sinuous 3D Flair structure is a particularly powerful addition to the designer’s arsenal.

9mm thick plain tiles are available in 1,200 by 1,200, 1,000 by 1,000, 600 by 600, 300 by 600mm and 600 by 1,200mm The stunning 3D Flair Structure decor, shown here, is available in 600 by 1,200mm. There are also mosaics (50 by 50mm and Muretto). For exterior use NovaBell offers 20mm thick Outwalk tiles in 1,200 by 1,200, 1,000 by 1,000, 600 by 600, and 600 by 1,200mm.

More at: https://www.novabell.it/en/