The stunningly picturesque village of Gozzano, located in the beautiful lakes district of Piedmont in northern Italy is home to one of Europe’s most exciting and inspiring tapware brands – the third-generation family-owned Cristina.

James Treble toured the Italian headquarters of Cristina to discover what their exceptional tapware creations can bring to the Australian market.

As the international design crowd descended upon Milan for some of the most significant shows in the European calendar. The expectation that leads up to the Salone del Mobile is always immense and the recent fair certainly didn’t disappoint. The EuroCucina and the SaloneBagno exhibitions showed just how much has changed in kitchen and bathroom trends.

Many exhibitors rely on scale or expense to dazzle and draw in the thousands of visitors. Cristina relies on its design credentials and the indisputable quality of their products to do the same. And the crowds certainly flocked.

Nestled in the foothills of the stunning Apennine Mountains of Northern Italy, the animated city of Bologna plays host to what has become the greatest European showcase for trends in bathroom furnishings – the Cersaie international exhibition.

It was inspiring to see that even among the best in the world at Cersaie, Cristina’s emphasis on the beauty and functionality of stainless steel in its luxurious bathroom collections is further strengthening its position as a global industry leader.