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Connected spaces, barrier-free design
Summer invites us to open doors and windows, to spend more time outdoors and to blur the boundaries between a home’s interior and exterior. Increasingly, architects and interior designers are opting for fluid layouts where the same flooring, wall covering or style flows seamlessly from a living room to a terrace, or from a kitchen to the garden.
A key element in achieving this visual and functional connection lies in the choice of ceramic materials. In this article, we look at how large-format tiles, ceramics and porcelain stoneware can help you create unified, elegant spaces ready for summer.
Why use ceramics to connect indoor and outdoor spaces?
Ceramics are among the most versatile materials for creating visual continuity, for several reasons:
- Strength and durability: Ideal for high-traffic areas and spaces exposed to sun or moisture.
- Versatile finishes: From natural textures to cement, stone or wood effects.
- Large formats: Reduce joints and create a sense of open, flowing space.
- Easy maintenance: Perfect for outdoor areas in summer.
Many tile designs are also available in matching indoor and outdoor versions, ensuring both aesthetic and technical harmony across the project.
Ideas for achieving visual continuity with ceramics
1. The same floor from the living room to the terrace
Select a large-format ceramic tile with an anti-slip finish for outdoor areas, and the same tile in a standard finish for indoors. Neutral hues such as sand, light grey or beige enhance brightness and give a greater sense of space.
2. Kitchens that open onto the garden
Opt for stone-effect or polished cement-effect tiles for both floors and walls, creating a continuous look that flows naturally from the kitchen to the porch or barbecue area.
3. Bathrooms with outdoor views
When bathrooms open onto a patio or private terrace, using the same coverings creates an open-air spa atmosphere. Marble- or wood-effect ceramic tiles work particularly well.
4. Unifying walls or façades
Ceramic tiles are not just for floors. Cladding an interior wall and extending it onto a façade or exterior wall creates a modern, wraparound effect.
Summer style and functionality
In summer, outdoor spaces take centre stage. Creating an uninterrupted visual transition enhances the feeling of openness, freshness and connection with the surroundings. Thanks to the properties of modern ceramics and porcelain stoneware, you can enjoy both beauty and durability without compromise.
The art of integrating without dividing
With the strategic use of ceramics and large-format tiles, you can design spaces that flow seamlessly, adapt to the pace of summer and offer a harmonious experience between indoors and outdoors. Are you creating a space to make the most of summer? Choose ITT Ceramic materials to unify your design and maximise the feeling of freedom.
