It was clear that pattern wasn’t just a detail this year—it was the headlining act, the biggest tile trend to emerge from Cersaie. It really changed my perspective on tile, what it can do, and how it can be used in interiors. Tile is no longer just about sleek subway stacks or discreet stonework, it’s entering the realm of textiles. Italian ceramic tile brands big and small are drawing directly from the wardrobe to the wall, crafting patterns that soften the hardness of ceramic and porcelain with rhythms borrowed from fabric. Unique tiles such as these are not simply specified and installed, they are collected.