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Article: Cersaie product review 2007.
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- Contemporary Stone & Tile Design
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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The 25th edition of Cersaie, an international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, took place this fall at the Bologna Exhibition Centre in Bologna, Italy. The 2007 rendition set three new records, including the figures for total visitors (91,935), foreign visitors (27,121) and Italian and foreign journalists (632).
This year's trends include large- and long-format tiles in sizes such as 12 x 48, 8 x 24, 24 x 48 and 9 x 36 inches. Also, new tile collections with high-end finishes in a neutral palette were prominent on the show floor, while sparkly, glittery materials and gold accents were also widespread.
Furthermore, design concepts ...