No longer content to fade into the background, today’s surfacing materials are stepping into the spotlight. The season’s standout introductions are being asked to do more, transforming simple finishes into dynamic canvases that channel the spirit of faraway landscapes, reimagine timeworn materials and advance sustainability. Below, we’ve rounded up five collections that exemplify how foundational surfaces — from walls to floors and furnishings — can become expressive, high-performance elements that balance material innovation with visual storytelling.

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Cadence by Calico Wallpaper

This subtle, poetic wallpaper collection from Calico gets the seal of approval from interior designer Athena Calderone. In fact, she designed Cadence, her debut wallcoverings collection, for her own Tribeca apartment. Inspired by the “subtle beauty of aged materials — particularly the fine, translucent textures found in natural hides,” the collection feels both timeworn and contemporary, embodying her timeless, minimalist style. “Design, for me, is at its most powerful when it acknowledges history while nodding to the future,” notes Calderone. “The silhouettes, materials and gestures of earlier eras offer a language that, when reinterpreted — as with the Cadence wallpaper — becomes the foundation for something entirely new. I love to view the modern world through this nostalgic lens.”

Working closely with a French artisan, Calderone layered hand-painted artwork with hi-res scans of authentic textures to create the final result, which is offered in a range of six earthy colourways: light neutrals like Alabaster, Fawn and Porcelain, as well as richer hues like Jasper, a deep forest green, Oxblood, a deep red, and Tobacco, a warm brown.

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InDepth Surfacing Laminate by Formica

What stands out most about Formica Group’s InDepth Surfacing Laminate is how convincingly it stands in for natural materials — from marble to wood — while boasting exceptional performance in both high-end residential and high-traffic commercial settings. That’s thanks to the company’s advanced inline printing technology that creates an embossed matte texture, lending depth and light-reflecting details that imbue the surface with remarkable realism. The collection is available in a range of patterns that elevate interiors. Wood-look offerings include Silk Oak, replete with knots that lend a natural quality, offered in both natural and greyed stain colours, and Luster Walnut, a planked design composed of sap and heartwood and enhanced with real wood finishing techniques. They are complemented by the Veined Marble series, which pairs a dual-matte enhancement with metallic veins to replicate the timeless quality of Tuscan marble.

Whether specifying InDepth Surfacing for hospitality or higher education, luxury office spaces or home projects, the collection is designed for versatility — suitable for horizontal, vertical, postformed and flat installations that include walls, countertops, furniture and other architectural elements. In any application, the result is a premium finish that blends dynamic aesthetics, durability and flexibility.

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Éclos by Cosentino

The engineered stone industry has come under fire for the health risks posed by the material’s high silica content — both for workers who produce these surfaces and for those who install them. In the last few years, brands made significant strides in creating low-silica options, but there is always room to improve. With the launch of Cosentino’s new Éclos brand, the company is introducing a new category of mineral surfaces with zero crystalline silica and over 50 per cent recycled materials. “Since our founding, we have been committed to leading innovation rather than following trends. Just as we did with Silestone, Dekton, and most recently with Hybriq+ technology for Silestone,” says CEO Pilar Cosentino. “Éclos involves a new turning point for our industry, an evolution that responds to real market needs and anticipates the future.”

The collection is the result of over 28,000 hours of R&D and 1,500 hours of testing, leading to unparalleled physical and mechanical performance. More flexible, ductile and impact-resistant than its predecessors, Éclos is easy to handle and install. Not to mention, it offers heat resistance up to 220 °C. And it looks good too: Thanks to Cosentino’s Inlayr technology, advanced robotics engineering and innovative decorative techniques, the slab features a 3D design with unique veining that lends depth and a natural touch and feel.

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The Designer Edit by HBF Textiles

Just like walls and floors, furnishings are blank canvases. The right upholstery adds distinct personality to a piece, whether designed to make a bold statement or blend in seamlessly with the rest of the room. The Designer Edit, a series of six palettes curated by New York-based industrial designer Kickie Chudikova for HBF Textiles, is a natural starting point for inspiration, marrying aesthetic trends with materials that meet today’s performance standards. Drawing on her work in product design, known for pairing raw materials with saturated colours, Chudikova has curated a palette for nearly every project type, including both designs from existing collections and new colourways in the Free Way chrome-free leather line.

Take The Hotel Tastemaker, defined by supple textures in moody reds and maudes that evoke a sense of luxury, which sits in direct contrast to The Workplace Visionary, featuring calming cool tones in bleach-cleanable finishes durable enough to withstand the demands of the modern office. The collection is rounded out with The Sustainability Standard, a palette of soft neutrals in natural fibres like cork, cotton and wool; The Culinary Curator, a series of coral and copper tones designed for high-impact dining spaces; The Landscape Dreamer, an array of whimsical greens in organic patterns; and The Retail Storyteller, defined by contrast between vibrant yellows, deep purples and pastels.

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Atlas Collection by Decocer

Rooted in the material language of the desert, the Atlas collection by Decocer translates Saharan landscapes into a contemporary porcelain surface. Available in 15×15 and 5×15 formats, the collection pairs matte, mineral-textured bases in neutral hues with glazed accent tiles (in square configurations with arched detailing or colourful brick options). The interplay between matte and glazed finishes lends depth and movement, allowing compositions to shift from restrained and tonal to more graphic and expressive.

Neutral whites and terracottas evoke sand and clay, while saturated blues, greens, and blacks introduce depth and contrast, all conceived to work in dialogue. Developed for use across walls and floors, indoors and out, Atlas adapts easily to arches, niches and spatial transitions. Durable, versatile and quietly expressive, the collection does not compete with architecture, but rather complements it, translating the essence of the desert into surfaces that define space with restraint and precision.

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