Casalgrande Padana company News and Trends items

Trends for the coming year will see a focus on green interior design and flexible, multifunctional spaces, featuring a mix of sustainable, eco-friendly materials and a simple yet sophisticated style. A mix of styles Décor for 2024 will see a return to the natural materials and earthy shades of ethnic style. Another trend is towards a mix of materials, furnishing eleme...

Typical of the chilly lands of northern Europe, the hallmark of Scandinavian style is a focus on snug, comfortable settings in line with Hygge principles. With an accent on minimalism, natural materials and functional living spaces, Scandi style features carefully thought out interior design. Large, light-flooded rooms are organised, practical, and free of unnecessary o...

The idea that spaces can influence people’s perceptions and moods isn’t new. Thousands of years ago, Hippocrates wrote about how people’s wellbeing is closely linked to the place they live in his treatise “On Airs, Waters, and Places”. More recently, disciplines like epigenetics, quantum physics, and neuroarchitecture are lifting the veil on how our environment affects u...

On 12 and 13 November, Casalgrande Padana will be at Boutique Design New York, in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Halls 3A - 3E. The Italian Trade Agency has organised a collective participation together with Ceramics of Italy, in collaboration with the trade association Confindustria Ceramica. Now in its 13th edition, Boutique Design New York is dedicated to the...

However, things have changed now, and it’s much more popular to have seamless flooring to create visual and spatial continuity. The same flooring throughout the house creates a more cohesive and consistent look. Casalgrande Padana’s porcelain stoneware tile collections include various shapes and formats – square, rectangular, hexagonal, and unusual shapes – for creative ...

Beech trees are majestic and highly regarded across Europe for their wood, which is now coming to life in Casalgrande Padana’s new porcelain stoneware tile collection developed with SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli. These tiles’ colour and design redefine the idea of wooden surfaces, replicating the charm of rare, sought-after wood in a palette of beautiful colours. The sophist...

Casalgrande Padana’s research and experimentation, cutting-edge production process, and technical expertise acquired in its 60 years in the business have led to the Stonetech collection. These new technical porcelain stoneware tiles replicate the texture and effects of the rocks of the Central Alps: marble, quartz, and feldspar fragments of different sizes blend within t...

Aesthetic research, technological innovation, and sophisticated processes have made it possible to replicate the low-relief veining created over the centuries in sedimentary rocks worldwide. Marmora is the perfect combination of design and technical features: beautiful streaks filled with light and harmonious colour contrasts give life to an ideal balance of patterns and...

Precious Italian heritage full of charm and history comes to life in the porcelain stoneware tiles from the new Pietra Tiburtina collection, achieving the perfect balance between design, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. Fragments of stone gush from the caves of ancient Tibur to take us on a journey through history. Ancient Romans used travertine – or lapis tib...

Casalgrande Padana is proud to present Aquatio, its first range of bathroom furniture and accessories. Aquatio includes standard washbasins, shower trays, and shelves made with porcelain stoneware slabs (6 mm thick) from various collections with Bios Antibacterial® technology and a natural or polished finish. Aquatio stands out for its clean lines, essential design, and ...

Casalgrande Padana’s research, cutting-edge production process, and technical expertise acquired in its 60 years in the business have led to the creation of Terrazzotech. This new collection, ideal for public and commercial spaces, has outstanding functionality and mechanical properties. Terrazzotech tiles give a modern twist to Venetian terrazzo floors, one of the most ...

The Païcherou wet leisure centre is located just outside Carcassonne in Southern France, between River Aude and the Bastide Saint-Louis. Its redevelopment and expansion by TAA Montpellier allowed for the creation of a 6.5-hectare sports and leisure area around it, with pétanque courts, cycle paths, picnic areas, and car parks. The project’s architectural approach is full...

Country style - with a chic or Provençal twist - is one of the most popular approaches for a genuine “home sweet home”. It’s all about detail: flowers placed in terracotta jars, trunks and vintage decorations, copper pots and wicker baskets, rustic benches and chests, comfortable sofas embellished with soft cushions, ceramic ornaments, crochet doilies and floral and patc...

The past and the future merge to create the new Timeless collection. These tiles give a modern twist to full-body porcelain stoneware, the ageless material that has made Casalgrande Padana’s history. Timeless tiles stand out for their neutral colours, delicate light accents and nuvolato effects, the tactile evenness of their surface, and concrete’s typical trowel effect....

House NB is an architecture and interior design project by architects Anna and Krzysztof Paszkowski-Thurow from Anna Thurow Architecture and Interiors. This house – consisting of three volumes that define its layout – was built on the last plot of land available in a fully urbanised area in Szczecin, Poland. While its modern features deliberately contrast with other loca...

It has endless uses in interior design projects, thanks to advanced technology and the variety of large sizes available (60x120 cm, 120x120 cm, 120x240 cm, 120x278 cm and 160x320 cm), with thicknesses of 6 mm and 12 mm. Porcelain stoneware is a superbly creative covering material for tables, kitchen and bathroom worktops, shower trays and washbasins, shelves, wall cupboa...

These modern tiles combine stone’s natural charm and porcelain stoneware’s excellent technical features, elevating their application potential. Irregular veining, delicate cloud-like effects, soft shades, and play of light and shadow emphasise these tiles’ colour and pleasant tactile quality. The Era collection comes in six colours (Era Bianca, Bruna, Crema, Grigia, Perl...

Confindustria Ceramica has organised two events in collaboration with Heinze, a German company specialising in products and services for architects, and the Italian Trade Agency. These events will be held on 27 June in Leipzig and 29 June in Stuttgart, Germany. Participants will also have the opportunity to listen to two architects speak about sustainability, architectur...

This space allows Casalgrande Padana to showcase its unique offering and discuss projects with architects, interior designers, planners, and researchers. It’s a place where ideas, experiences, and projects can be shared, unlocking creativity and innovation. Casalgrande Padana’s Creative Centres are open to industry professionals and go beyond the traditional idea of a s...

As the name suggests, this style originates in Mediterranean countries, combining trends from Greece, Italy, and Spain and influences from North Africa. Mediterranean-style architecture needs to protect from the summer heat naturally. Therefore, buildings are typically square with white exteriors and airy interiors with high ceilings. In all its versions – from maritime ...

From 23 to 25 May, Casalgrande Padana will be at Clerkenwell Design Week, which will be held in St John’s Square in London. The Italian Trade Agency has organised a collective participation of companies in the ceramic coverings sector, in collaboration with the Confindustria Ceramica association. Now in its 12th edition, Clerkenwell Design Week has earned a reputation as...

Supreme tiles result from Casalgrande Padana’s research. They draw inspiration from rock salt crystallisation, replicating its colours, texture, and shine. Nature’s masterpieces created by sedimentary rocks around the world have inspired the new Supreme porcelain stoneware tile collection. A fascinating journey to the centre of the earth to discover the colours and tac...

From 18 to 21 April, Casalgrande Padana will be in booth 2111 at Coverings, North America’s leading trade show in the ceramic tile industry, which this year will be held at the Orange County Convention Centre – South Hall – in Orlando. Casalgrande Padana: what’s new? The charm of stone and the strength of porcelain stoneware: introducing Era The Era collection is the ...

Casalgrande Padana: what’s new? Fusion: the metal-effect collection for industrial chic spaces The new Fusion collection replicates the colours of metal and the effects of oxidation, creating stunning shades and finishes. Fusion tiles stand out for the typical shine of oxidised metal. They come in six colours (Black, Copper, Graphite, Green, Grey, and White), with a na...

Porcelain stoneware stands out for its versatility, durability, and technical features. In addition, its wide range of formats (even large 60x120 cm, 120x120 cm, 120x240 cm, 120x278 cm, and 160x320 cm ones), thicknesses (6, 10, and 12 mm), and finishes have expanded its use beyond floors and walls and turned it into an essential material for interior design. Casalgrande...

The German Institute for Quality and Finance (ITQF) – one of Europe’s leading certification bodies – and its media partner La Repubblica A&F have given Casalgrande Padana the 2023 Top Quality/Price award. This prestigious recognition results from the Customer Convenience Index, the most extensive brand convenience survey ever conducted in Italy. More in detail, this su...

The new Fusion collection results from Casalgrande Padana’s aesthetic research and technological innovation. It replicates the effects of metal oxidation, chrome plating, and other processes, creating stunning colours and finishes. Fusion comes in six colours (Black, Copper, Graphite, Green, Grey, and White), with a natural finish, and in various formats and thicknesses...

When planning your space, choosing the right outdoor tiles that don’t stray too much from the ones you chose for your interiors is essential to create seamless, harmonious surfaces. Outdoor areas – terraces, porticos, verandas, and winter gardens – may be used differently according to the time of the year. Casalgrande Padana has the perfect solution for beautiful outdoo...

Today, there are various types of pools to choose from; inground, above-ground, free-standing, self-supporting, whirlpool, you name it. Pools need to be planned and executed to perfection and made with the right materials. Casalgrande Padana offers two iconic pool tile collections – Elementi and Landscape – and a wide range of next-generation porcelain stoneware tiles th...

Oak wood is synonymous with quality and elegance and has been used since ancient times. Now, the wood obtained from majestic European, American, and Japanese oak trees comes to life in Casalgrande Padana’s new English Wood tile collection. Accentuated veining and a palette of soft, bright colours create a contemporary idea of living and appealing architectural solutions....

Buza Gelato Gallery in Tel Aviv is the brainchild of the architects Simon Barazin and Jonathan Canetti (Studio S.B.), who sought to create a sort of boutique ice cream parlour: a modern setting with a simple yet sophisticated style, where customers can sample the unique flavours of artisan ice cream made from natural ingredients in the small factory that sits at the foot...

Spas and wellness centres are designed to evoke emotions and ensure a sensory experience. Therefore, the tiles used play an essential role in creating comfortable and cosy spaces where water takes centre stage either energetically or softly. Wet areas and surfaces immersed in water require materials with specific technical features. That’s why Casalgrande Padana has deve...

The Experimenta Science Centre extension, runner-up in the Shopping and Business Centres category of the Grand Prix international architecture contest, was designed by Sauerbruch Hutton and is located in Heilbronn, an island on river Neckar, in Germany. The centre covers an area of 17,720 sq.m and was conceived as a helicoidal sequence of steel and glass spaces that bl...

Casalgrande Padana will be at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre, stand G185, HALL 7, from 19 to 23 January for Maison&Objet 2023. The Italian Trade Agency has organised the collective participation of Ceramics of Italy companies in collaboration with Confindustria Ceramica. Maison&Objet is a major international trade fair for home décor, interior design, and l...

Trends for 2023 focus on minimal décor, composed of furnishings with clean lines, carefully chosen with an eye on functionality, versatility and practical appeal, as well as for their sustainable, quality materials, a must for the coming year. Furnishing accessories for 2023 will feature soft, graceful lines, and the colour trending will be green, in shades ranging from ...

Often adopted throughout the home - with the exception of the bathroom - to make small studio apartments appear more spacious, open-plan solutions are ideal for creating functional settings able to respond to the evolving needs of the occupants of the new millennium. If the structure allows, the ideal solution is to replace a separate living room and the kitchen that o...