How to give a modern décor look to the sitting room with porcelain stoneware

by Sara Costi

Rustic design in all its variations (country, Provençal, rustic chic) stands out for its essential, cosy aesthetic and distinctive elements, such as natural materials, rough finishes, exposed beams, and a few artisanal décors.

Whether in a farmhouse, a mountain hut, a cottage or an apartment, a rustic living room creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere. It features pickled wood furniture, neutral colours, and natural fabrics. And then wicker baskets perfect for picking meadow flowers, pots of herbs, wood or wrought iron elements hanging on the walls, old chests, and display cabinets containing plates, glasses, and decorated ceramics. Light is another essential aspect in a rustic-style living room, with big windows, floor lamps in reading corners, or a beautiful pendant light with ceramic décors over the dining table.

A comfy sofa, soft wool or cotton throws matching or contrasting the colours of the furniture — ideal for snuggling up on winter nights — and a crackling fireplace will also help create the perfect rustic ambience.

A rustic living room features floors and walls in wood, stone, and earth-inspired colours and furnishings in earthy shades of brown, beige, and orange combined with white, cream, taupe, or pastel colours, like green, sage, Lavender, and sky blue. Casalgrande Padana’s rectangular or hexagonal stone-effect and wood-effect porcelain stoneware tiles are ideal for creating cosy, refined spaces. In particular, the hexagonal format is perfect for creating an elegant rug effect.

Wood-effect tiles combine wood’s aesthetic features (e.g., knots, marks, and warm colours) and porcelain stoneware’s wear resistance and technical features. These tiles replicate the charm of rare, sought-after woods hailing from all over the world. On the other hand, stone-effect tiles are incredibly versatile and are perfect for tiling interior and exterior floors and walls. In addition, they are an excellent choice in the event of underfloor heating. Imperfect veining, relaxing earthy and sandy colours help replicate nature’s materials, creating warm and elegant spaces.

Casalgrande Padana tiles are guaranteed and certified. They are also one of the most advanced solutions for modern architecture. These tiles are made solely with natural raw materials, without plastics or harmful substances. As a result, they are fully recyclable. Moreover, they are non-absorbent, frost-resistant, fire-resistant, non-allergenic, and antibacterial, thanks to the exclusive Bios Antibacterial® treatment (available upon request). In addition, they are also easy to lay and clean and remain unchanged over time.