Geometry, style and innovation were the overarching themes of Cersaie 2013. And while neutrals ruled, when color was done right it was a refreshing sight from old favorites like Bisazza to newcomers like 41zero42.

1. Frame-Up
MANUFACTURER: Refin
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With the geometrically based Frame-Up, the fragmentation and decomposition of the design transform historical research into a new contemporary graphic language, creating a highly original, elegant product.

2. Affresco
DESIGNER: Paola Navone
MANUFACTURER: Bisazza
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A lively glass mosaic pattern, made of 4 modules, 20 x 20 mm tiles and designed by Paola Navone, this new pattern is a graphic, bright and pixellated floral.

3. Mix and Match
MANUFACTURER: Gamma Due
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With 15 varying patterns in each box, as well as chromatic palettes, this tile of extruded gres porcelain with a waxy concrete effect allows for unlimited combinations.

4. U-Color
MANUFACTURER: 41zero42
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U-Color tiles are made from HD artisan porcelain in cold glazings – the process of making them dramatically reduces environmental impact of manufacturing, and the materials combined with the advanced production process and cold glazings gives the tiles the same performance as regular porcelain tiles, but with a much wider range of color options.

5. Type-32 Slimtech 5Plus
DESIGNER: Diego Grandi
MANUFACTURER: Lea Ceramiche
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A graphic herringbone stripe is layered on top of a wood-look porcelain tile for an interesting take on design meeting tradition.

6. Dutch
MANUFACTURER: Ceramica Sant Agostino
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A cement-like look and feel is combined with dimensional qualities for a strong presentation at Ceramica Sant Agostino.

7. Memorie
MANUFACTURER: Appiani
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A small mosaic tile in an array of classic and contemporary colors leaves limitless design possibilities.

8. Flexible Architecture
DESIGNER: Philippe Starck
MANUFACTURER: Ceramica Sant Agostino
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Using the connection space between tiles as a visual tool and transition point, rather than something to be covered up, Starck opens tiles to a new realm of configuration possibilities with Flexible Architecture.

9. Melograno
MANUFACTURER: Gamma Due
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Delicate and nostalgic, this hexagonal tiles comes in an array of mix and match patterns for a contemporary take on a traditional style.

10. Levitas
MANUFACTURER: Cerdisa
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A range of surfaces with an extremely reduced thickness that allows for large dimensions, extreme lightness and high technical performance suited to all kinds of design.