There also was a noticeable use of pastel colors. Yellows and oranges -- in addition to the ubiquitous blues, greens and browns -- were also popular shades. Noteworthy pastel lines were introduced by Vogue Ceramica, Art Color and Marca Corona. White, in myriad shades and finishes, is also regaining popularity, and rich earth tones remain popular, particularly among slate looks. An unusual approach to white was taken by Azuvi's White Fashion, a Zen-inspired collection of different shades of white with colorful glass accent pieces.
Even stone-look finishes, which remain very popular, have softened their visuals by means of lighter veining and smoother edges. Some outstanding stone-look tiles on display at Cersaie included Atlas Concorde's Gallery, an extremely realistic marble look available in polished and satin finishes; Coem's Pietre Jurassica, a natural stone look with rectified edges; Azuvi's Geotech line, which added the new Lena series in six different finishes; and Roca's Rock and Rock, which also featured new colors.