The Advent season transforms a home: candlelight, festive colours and lovingly chosen decorations create a special atmosphere. Villeroy & Boch has been part of this season for decades with porcelain and decorative items that combine tradition with contemporary design. These five tips show how you can quickly and easily make your home sparkle with Christmas cheer.
1. Beauty is what warms the
The Christmas table is more than just a set table – it is the centrepiece of the festivities, a place for gathering, warmth and shared enjoyment. This year, Villeroy & Boch offers inspiration with three trends that will make the 2026 festive table truly special: with nostalgic charm, minimalist elegance or cosy naturalness.
A Nostalgic Christmas: when memories become festive occasions
Classic minimalism is evolving. What once shaped the world of interior design with a cool, austere aesthetic is increasingly developing into a warmer, more emotional style – known as ‘soft minimalism’ or ‘warm minimalism’. This shift reflects society’s desire to slow down and for a home that is not only functional but also emotionally inviting and soothing.
Simplicity remains the guiding princi
Some objects outlast trends – they become icons. Villeroy & Boch’s La Boule is one of them. Ever since Helen von Boch caught the design world’s attention in 1971 with her revolutionary ‘Sphere’, this tableware set in the shape of a porcelain sphere has epitomised what makes design timeless: an unmistakable aesthetic, masterful craftsmanship and the ability to evolve without losing its own spir
Mealtimes are about to be immersed in a whole new sense of wonder thanks to the inaugural children’s collection by Villeroy & Boch and Disney. Designed to sit at the heart of the family dining table, the sets will capture children’s imaginations and encourage joy at mealtimes time and again.
Recognisable characters and stories to discover at the dining table
The Disney Kids col
The countdown has begun! With the new Advent calendar from Villeroy & Boch, the wait for Christmas becomes a daily gift
The bathroom is a place for personal rituals. Here, Wwe experience materials up close here, touch surfaces every day and consciously perceive proportions. This is the inspiration for the new Ecora shower tray from Villeroy & Boch: made from the PureBase composite material in an approach combining material selection and design right from the start.
Material innovation as a quality promis
The design decisions luxury hotels make – and how to apply them at home.
Hotel bathrooms work according to a clear principle: a small number of carefully chosen elements working in concert. Light, material, form and function are considered together, creating spaces that feel calm, intuitive and quietly luxurious. The good news? That atmosphere is entirely replicable at home – not ne
As the warmth of summer unfurls, it’s time for soaking up the sun's embrace, and enjoying cool drinks outside. If it’s for a cocktail, mocktail or for any other kind of beverage, the art of choosing the right glassware offers a delightful opportunity to elevate the personal aesthetic.like. glasses: Playful maritime eleganceWhether cool shades of blue, warm earth tones or iridescent colour gradient
With its new Manufacture - Mickey Mouse collection, Villeroy & Boch, in collaboration with Disney, hopes to reawaken fond childhood memories for design enthusiasts and Disney fans alike. Positioned as an invitation to step into a world of optimism, imagination and warmth, and to enjoy a piece of timeless wonder at home, the Manufacture Rock-Mickey Mouse collection is perfect as a gift or
Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present Design Continuum: A Study in Sensory Experience
At Milan Design Week 2026, Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present Design Continuum, an immersive installation developed in collaboration with Studio Elastique. Conceived as a platform for dialogue, the installation explores how design shapes perception and influences our senses — inviting the
The Villeroy & Boch World now offers visitors the chance to delve even deeper into the history of the brand and the company: with the new audio guide, they can explore the exhibition’s highlights in German, English or French.
The audio guide is included in the admission ticket; a service charge of one euro is levied on site for cleaning and maintenance. It guides visitors through the world
In the 2025 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group increased its revenue by 1.8% to €1,447 million in a difficult market environment, driven by acquisitions. Operating EBIT of €97.8 million reflected a stable result.
Gabi Schupp, Chair of the Management Board of the Villeroy & Boch Group: "For us, 2025 was all about strategic realignment. We have consistently honed our brand
With Vea, Villeroy & Boch introduces a collection of fittings inspired by the timeless aesthetics of classic modern interior design. Created by Christian Haas, the series embodies minimalist design, precise geometry and a visual language conceived for longevity. Vea is not intended as a decorative object, but rather as an architectural element within the space.
The facet as a defin
Villeroy & Boch Group with its first joint installation at Milan Design Week 2026
Villeroy & Boch Group joins forces with renowned creative Studio Elastique. to present "DESIGN CONTINUUM: A Study in Sensory Experience" at Milan Design Week 2026, a transformative exploration that reimagines the bathroom as a space of continuous evolution. The installation unites the Group´s two global po
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are just around the corner, which means ideal opportunities to show our appreciation and love for these special people in our lives. For anyone looking for a gift that will create lasting memories long after the initial surprise, Villeroy & Boch has a wide selection of stylish and sophisticated presents.
For special family meals
Opportunit
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring the biggest smiles. The With Love collection is a perfect example – happy, heartwarming moments simply waiting to be gifted. The new product selection adds a beautiful touch to daily routines and expresses affection on every occasion.
From a little guardian angel quietly watching over everyday life to a charming vase to present Mother’s Day flo
In unsettled times, we seek clarity, peace and a home that soothes our soul. The trend colour of blue is a perfect choice. Much more than simply a colour, it’s an attitude, a yearning for distant horizons and the pure embrace of nature. With the new shade of Aqua in the Perlemor collection and the playful new like. glasses of Stripes and Confetti, Villeroy & Boch is taking a deep dive int
The new products in Villeroy & Boch’s Fleur collection are an invitation to start every morning with a personal floral bouquet. The modern, graphic flower pattern in the vibrant colours of Soleil, Bleu, Cassis and Vert now also features on large breakfast cups, an egg cup, butter dish, sugar bowl, teapot and milk jug. The breakfast cups in all four colours open up creative scope for indiv
Created by the designer Christian Haas for Villeroy & Boch, the iconic Afina collection interprets the current minimalist trend in a crockery collection that is both understatedly elegant and surprising, with fine attention to detail. The delicate relief and modern coupe shape gives the collection a touch of everyday luxury, demonstrating that modern minimalism is anything but boring.
