Pantone has named Cloud Dancer, a pure, confident white, as the Colour of the Year for 2026. This shade speaks of calm, clarity, and timeless elegance, and it’s influencing everything from bathroom wellness to dining aesthetics.
This shade of white – light, airy and balanced between warm and cool nuances – provides the perfect stage for contemporary bathroom design: an expression of balance, serenity and conscious design. High-quality materials and tactile surfaces are key, with matt ceramics, velvety textures and finely crafted details help transform the bathroom into a spa-like retreat.
Matt ceramic surfaces like the soft Stone White from Villeroy & Boch and flowing designs such as those in the Antao collection convey the tranquillity of white tones in a contemporary way. Ceramic forms like Linda-X and Ipalyss by Ideal Standard are prime examples of how bathroom objects can achieve an almost weightless lightness through minimalist design and subtle materials.
Shades of white on the dinner table: elegance, lightness and originality
While porcelain in shades of white has a classic look, experimenting with new textures can bring a whole new look to your table.
The Afina porcelain collection, by Villeroy & Boch, is the epitome of elegance and lightness. The inwardly offset base gives the impression that the porcelain is floating above the table, giving a new visual depth.
The Manufacture Rock blanc collection, on the other hand, celebrates originality. Its characteristic matt, almost raw stone surface is a step-change when it comes to tableware. Every uneven ridge is inspired by nature and is achieved through precision craftsmanship, elevating the white tone to a more tactile experience.
Both tableware collections demonstrate what white tones can achieve when paired with different, striking finishes and textures.