Tile of Spain, a collective of 90 Spanish ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers, recently showcased new collections and innovations at the Cersaie 2014 show.  Held last month in Bologne, Italy, Cersaie is THE yearly international exhibition of ceramic tile. I love to note the trends at this show as they are a barometer of what we’ll be seeing here in the near future.  It’s not only the tile itself but how it’s being used that intrigues me and can offer us a wealth of design ideas.Tile has been used in building as far back as 3000BC in ancient Greece.  First used to replace thatch roofs, they were desired for their fire resistance.   Today tile finishes are vast, varied and constantly reinvented through the advent of new technologies affecting both performance and aesthetics.This year Spanish manufacturers, reflecting the latest design trends, showed vintage styles, hexagon shapes, three dimensional profiles and more.Here are some of my favorites from Tiles of Spain showcased at Cersaie 2014Porcelanosa (above) makes a complete contemporary statement with this combination of tiles.  I especially like the subtle injection of Old World suggested by the matte black floor tile. Other than the fact that chevrons are always cool, I love the gradient shades of grey shown here by Equipe Ceramicas, so original!  The grey and white are also neutral and easy to design around.Think pink! A lot of chick-pad-pink from Unicer (above). It's all tile, the white, the print the textured and the matte.  Would you?If you're going to use tile in the kitchen, go big! It really makes a statement.For more ideas check out the Tile of Spain USA Inspiration Gallery.