#Inspiration
Casalgrande Padana stoneware tile collections for your seaside home
Tips and ideas for a Mediterranean-style home
Bright, open-plan layouts featuring practical kitchens and inviting breakfast areas; living rooms looking out onto breath-taking views; large windows with feather-light curtains billowed by the sea breeze; white-painted open beams, and interiors that lead onto patios or spacious terraces: all these elements are part of the experience of choosing the décor for a home by the sea.
Décor must-haves for a house near the beach include raffia and cord finishes and natural fabrics; wicker chairs, sofas and coffee tables; comfy seats with soft cushions scattered here and there; terracotta pots, fragrant woods and jute baskets. Lighting can be provided with lamps, lanterns and candles, and a splash of colour added by climbing plants and flowers.
To create a maritime style, the accent should be on shades of blue that recall the sea and sky, or white, to reflect the sunlight and keep interiors constantly exposed to the sun as cool as possible. Other popular options include pearl, ivory, beige or sandy tones.
When it comes to flooring, what we most often find are stoneware tiles with a bleached wood effect or stone effect. An attractive alternative are tiles in pastel shades of blue. Another option perfect for creating a distinctly Mediterranean ambience are cementine ceramic tiles of Arab, Spanish and Italian inspiration, featuring subtle colour effects and elegant geometric patterns. Porcelain stoneware combines style with superb technical characteristics able to guarantee functional performance and lasting quality.
Relaxing shades and gentle colour vibes team with the excellent qualities of porcelain stoneware, ideal for all kinds of floors and walls, both indoors and outdoors. Thanks to the 20 mm thickness available, Casalgrande Padana porcelain stoneware collections can be used outdoors, where they can be laid directly on sand, gravel or turf to create a smooth colour and material transition from the interiors. Versatile, functional and composed exclusively of natural raw materials, Casalgrande ceramic tiles are non-allergenic, antibacterial, fire-resistant and fully recyclable. They can be used not only on floors and walls, but also as a covering for washbasins, shower trays, shelves, worktops, wall cabinets and tables.
