THE LUXE JOURNAL · BATHROOM & WELLNESS DESIGN NEWS · SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Cersaie 2026 Preview: Relax Design’s New Mini Spa Pools Turn the Bathroom Into Wellness Architecture
Ahead of Cersaie in Bologna, Relax Design is previewing a new generation of Quality Time mini pools that combine marine-grade composites, Luxolid, integrated hydromassage and chromotherapy for indoor and outdoor luxury spaces.
By Isabelle Laurent · September 20, 2026
Today’s bathroom-design news is moving beyond taps and tiles. Relax Design is previewing a new generation of Quality Time spa mini pools ahead of Cersaie 2026, which runs in Bologna from September 21–25. The collection is designed for residential, hospitality and retail settings, and treats wellness equipment as architecture rather than a bulky add-on.
The collection is built around water, material and form
Archiproducts says the new designs were developed by Paolo Parea and ZeTae Studio using marine-grade fibreglass and Luxolid. The models are intended for both indoor and outdoor environments and come in multiple sizes.
The visual direction is minimal: keep mechanical components out of sight, preserve clean interior profiles and let the pool read as a sculptural volume.
Talent System 2.0 hides the hydromassage hardware
Relax Design’s patented Talent System 2.0 integrates different jet types into the ergonomic inner profile rather than relying on visually prominent fittings. The system is designed to create targeted, even hydromassage while keeping the basin interior visually clean.
RGB LED chromotherapy adds diffuse light inside the water, moving the experience closer to a small architectural spa than a conventional whirlpool tub.
TIME is the model to watch
Cersaie’s official 2026 exhibitor catalogue lists TIME, designed by ZeTae Studio, as a high-performance mini spa pool offered in two oversize formats. It can be installed freestanding or built-in, with large inspection hatches intended to simplify maintenance.
That maintenance detail matters. Wellness products only feel luxurious if service access has been designed before stone, decking and cabinetry are completed.
The bathroom is becoming a destination room
The wider industry trend is obvious: large bathrooms are being asked to perform like private spas. That means more space for soaking, recovery, lighting and seating—and less emphasis on squeezing every function against a wall.
In villas and hospitality projects, a mini pool can blur the line between bathroom, terrace and garden. Materials therefore need to flow across those zones: stone, timber, plaster and integrated drainage become part of one continuous composition.
Models in the preview include
| Model | Listed size |
|---|---|
| Futura | 200 × 200 cm |
| Endless | 260 × 240 cm |
| Time | 260 × 240 cm / 220 × 220 cm |
| Stage | Multiple formats from 200 × 160 cm upward |
The Luxe Journal takeaway
The mini-pool category is becoming more architecturally mature. Instead of asking homeowners to tolerate spa equipment inside a beautiful room, manufacturers are beginning to design the wellness object as part of the room itself.
FAQ
When is Cersaie 2026?
Cersaie runs in Bologna from September 21–25, 2026.
Who designed TIME?
The Cersaie catalogue credits ZeTae Studio.
Can TIME be built in?
Yes. The official catalogue lists both freestanding and built-in installation.
Sources: Archiproducts, September 19, 2026; Cersaie 2026 exhibitor catalogue.