Casalgrande Padana presents Elements, the new porcelain stoneware collection featuring three different textures that share the same even colours and modular formats.
by Sara Costi
Versatile and offering a range of customisation options, the new Elements collection features ceramic surfaces on which minimalist urban style meets warm, inviting wood, for enchantingly creative tile compositions. A blend of novel combinations shapes a new narrative with a wealth of mix&match details, opening up new creative approaches to living spaces, delving into the heart of the material to capture its very essence, for an extraordinarily tactile, visual and sensory experience. In this porcelain stoneware collection, three different types of textures can be merged and combined into contrasting or colour matched ton sur ton surfaces, for coordinated settings and smooth shifts between rooms, or to separate different functional areas, both indoors and outdoors. The large modular tiles in the Elements collection can be combined to develop seamless, continuous surfaces that make rooms look bigger, with a smooth, natural look, or to create original layouts on both floors and walls.
Modern, eclectic and suitable for floors, walls and furnishings in all kinds of architectural settings, Elements features three different types of textures – from the exquisite wood effect of Essence to the subtle interplay of solids and voids evident in Pebbles and the soft brushed look and delicate cloudy effects of Texture. Inspired by larch wood, no two tiles in the Essence texture are exactly alike, offering a perfect blend of beauty and performance, in which every detail is an element of design ready to bring an original, natural allure to any living space. The hallmark feature of the Pebbles variant is the random combination of pebbles with different sizes and textures, which come together on the tiles to create a richly detailed pattern with a modern, sophisticated design. Thanks to the soft-touch effect and the original tactile and visual appeal of the surfaces, Texture is the ideal choice for those seeking a metropolitan mood with a balanced, simple design reminiscent of the aesthetic typical of New York loft apartments.
Soft, warm and enveloping, the balanced, low-key colours in the collection (white, grey, anthracite, black, beige, sand and greyish-brown) reflect the style demands of contemporary interior designers, allowing them to enhance any living space and meet all sorts of design requirements. This high technical performance range offers an array of customisation options, to bring a unique, functional and inviting touch throughout the home, creating spa-style bathrooms, spectacular kitchens, striking living areas, comfortable bedrooms and sophisticated outdoor areas.
Essence: new lustre for porcelain tiles
Sophisticated material and technological innovation deliver a perfect blend of patterns and textures, redefining the very concept of wood-effect surfaces. The warm beauty of larch, a wood widely used in traditional alpine architecture, embodies the endless variation of the most natural material of all. In each unique tile, every detail and subtle shift of colour fine-tunes the design, combining with technical performance to shape endless creative options and interesting décor solutions. Essence is a versatile collection that blends effortlessly with any style, from traditional country looks to modern, contemporary interiors. Ideal for both floors and walls and for use indoors and outdoors, it slots smoothly into any contemporary living space.
The large plank tiles in the Essence collection come in Beige, Black, Brown, Taupe, Tobacco and White. They are available with a natural surface in the 30x240 cm size with a thickness of 6 mm, in the 20x120 cm size with a thickness of 9 mm, and in the 60x120 cm size with a thickness of 11 mm, suitable for interiors. In the colours Beige, Taupe and Tobacco, the tiles are available in a 40x120 cm format with a thickness of 20 mm and an anti-slip surface designed for use outdoors.
With their anti-slip finish and 20 mm thickness, these large-format tiles are perfect for outdoor use. Laid on screed with adhesive, they are ideal for balconies, patios, terraces, verandas, and poolsides. Applied directly to turf, gravel, or sand, they create walkways ready to walk on immediately. This on-trend collection is great for seamless indoor-to-outdoor looks. If you’re looking for practical, coordinated décor solutions and year-round comfort for living spaces, Essence delivers in every season.
In the 60x120 cm tile format, the new collection also offers a Canneté option. This splendid slatted wood effect is ideal for walls, creating a delightful 3D texture that complements furnishings. Use it to shape a sophisticated ambience with an elegant allure.
Pebbles: the modern elegance of porcelain stoneware
The signature feature of Pebbles is the random combination of stones and pebbles with different textures that form a richly detailed pattern on the tiles, ideal for sophisticated, modern looks. With a perfect balance of simple colours and casually arranged elements, no two tiles are ever alike. These new ceramic surfaces respond perfectly to contemporary interior design requirements, offering architects and designers versatile, inspiring solutions for all kinds of settings.
Ideal for both indoor and outdoor floors and walls, you can also use these tiles for all sorts of décor elements, such as worktops, dividing walls, frames and accent features. Pebbles is a valuable resource for wardrobe interiors, shower trays and washbasin units, offering surfaces with a simple elegance. This high-performance collection offers an array of functional, inviting customisation options. It can be used throughout the home, to create spa-style bathrooms, spectacular kitchens, striking living areas and comfortable bedrooms, as well as sophisticated outdoor areas.
Versatile and adaptable, it pairs effortlessly with all kinds of décor styles, from traditional homes to open-plan kitchen and living room combos in modern loft apartments. Pebbles engages with the other home surfaces, offering original colour and shape combinations for a new approach to living spaces.
The new collection is available in the colours Beige, Black, Grey, Taupe, Tobacco and White, in the sizes 120x120 cm, 60x120 cm, 60x60 cm, 90x90 cm and 30x60 cm, with a 9 mm thickness, and in the 120x278 cm size with a 6 mm thickness. In addition, in the colours Beige, Grey and Taupe and the sizes 60x120 cm and 60x60 cm, a 20 mm thickness with anti-slip surface is available. This option makes Pebbles an optimal outdoor solution for paths and walkways. The tiles can be glued to screed, or laid directly on grass, gravel or sand. The range is completed with 30x30 cm mosaic tiles formed by 5x5 cm and 5x15 cm tesserae, available in all the collection colours.
Texture: the essence of porcelain stoneware
With its elegant shades, smooth light effects and soft, cloudy appearance, Texture is a sophisticated collection of soft-touch porcelain stoneware tiles. This versatile combination of style and performance uses colour to shape living spaces you’ll love.
Choose Texture to tile floors, walls and furnishings: it’s perfect for dividing walls, frames or accent features, and for wardrobe interiors, fireplaces and washbasin units. These tiles offer designers an endless variety of creative, trend-inspired options.
The collection colours are Antracite, Beige, Grey, Taupe, Tobacco and White, and the tiles are available in a large 120x278 cm size with a thickness of 6 mm, and in the sizes 120x120 cm, 60x120 cm and 60x60 cm with a thickness of 9 mm. With its original soft touch, the original feel and appearance of the Canvas surface, and the Canneté slatted wood option, Texture is ideal for creating simple, balanced spaces. It adapts easily to any style, from Art Deco inspirations to minimalist settings, and looks great in Scandinavian, classic, industrial chic or eclectic interiors.
The tiles with a slatted wood pattern are ideal for walls, and Texture is able to create unique volume and contrast effects that bring depth to living spaces. This striking decorative element enlivens walls and complements furnishings, for a sophisticated, eye-catching effect that embodies elegance.
Like all the Casalgrande Padana stoneware collections, Elements is made exclusively from natural raw materials. It is eco-compatible, eco-sustainable, inert, fire-resistant, non-absorbent and antibacterial (thanks to the exclusive Bios Antibacterial technology, available on request). It maintains its appearance unaltered over time, and is resistant to thermal shock, wear and tear and abrasion. It has excellent bending strength and is easy to lay and to clean.
