Bathroom Design Trends 2026: Main Insights from Cersaie

In the design industry, there is a golden rule: what is shown in the autumn becomes the absolute trend for the entire next year. The international Cersaie exhibition in autumn 2025 in Bologna, Italy, became exactly such a global podium, where leading manufacturers from Italy and Spain dictated the fashion for the entire year of 2026. Experts from the national distributor GTC "Antey" analyzed thousands of new collections and prepared a comprehensive guide for architects and dealers on the main trends in ceramic tiles and bathroom design.

Trend 1: Depth and Tactility (3D Surfaces)

The era of absolutely smooth, flat walls is fading into the background. They are being replaced by expressive textures. In 2026, three-dimensional (3D) tiles, deep relief decors, grooved surfaces (like architectural panels), and the imitation of rough, untreated natural materials will be at the peak of popularity. Manufacturers are betting on matte and satin finishes that you want not only to look at but also to touch.

Trend 2: Warm Natural Color Palette

Cold gray (industrial) and sterile white shades are giving way to a warm, earthy palette. The main colors of the next season are terracotta, sand, olive, rich mocha, and deep shades of warm beige. This color scheme meets the global demand for creating a cozy, relaxing, and "enveloping" atmosphere in bathrooms and living spaces.

Trend 3: A New Reading of Marble (Exotics)

Classic white marble (Calacatta or Statuario) remains a timeless classic, but trendsetters offer new, bolder, and more dramatic variations. Factories are experimenting with imitating exotic and rare types of stone. Porcelain stoneware slabs with contrasting veins of emerald green, deep blue, and rich burgundy are entering the market. This is an ideal tool for creating powerful visual accents.

Trend 4: Large-Format Porcelain Stoneware and "Seamlessness"

XXL-sized porcelain stoneware slabs (formats 120x280 cm, 160x320 cm, and more) continue to dominate the premium real estate market. This trend is aimed at creating monolithic surfaces with a minimum number of grout lines. Moreover, the large format is used not only for floors and walls but is actively integrated into furniture production: it is used to create countertops for kitchens and bathrooms, sinks, and cabinet facades.

Conclusion

The GTC "Antey" team doesn't just track global trends; we make them available in Ukraine! Our specialists have already placed orders for the most promising collections from European factories. Soon, all these innovative 3D surfaces, exotic marble, and warm textures will be available on our B2B portal. A partnership with "Antey" is a guarantee that the assortment of your showroom or architectural bureau will always be one step ahead of the market.