Balconies, gardens and terraces: living outdoors in harmony with nature

Over the past few months, outdoor spaces have become our “view of the world.”

During the past year, which has been so complicated and challenging, we have rediscovered the beauty of balconies, terraces and gardens, which we can no longer consider as mere accessory spaces, but as essential environments for our daily life. They have effectively become the new meeting and leisure places, and can be transformed into gyms where we can work out, restaurants where we can have lunch, outdoor bars where we can have an aperitif with our neighbours, and night clubs where we can dance. It is therefore no coincidence that the outdoor furniture and décor sector is becoming increasingly important in the field of design.

Indoor and outdoor without borders

Today it is essential to think of the home as a space integrated into the surrounding environment, a covered place in continuity with nature, where wellbeing and health reign supreme. Terraces, balconies and, above all, gardens are a part of the house itself, and therefore the finishes are an essential element to create a seamless link between indoor and outdoor spaces. Dialogue with nature is a substantial element of Coem’s collections. On the new website https://www.coemfioranesevents.com/brand/gres-porcellanato-2cm/ you can find many collections made with 2cm porcelain stoneware, ideal for creating “borderless” spaces in perfect harmony between indoors and outdoors.

Choosing wellness and innovation

Coem’s response to the changing demands of outdoor living is 2cm thick porcelain stoneware, with dual technical and aesthetic performance to expand the design solutions and discover new applications. 2-mm porcelain stoneware is an outdoor product that is easy to clean and maintain. It is frost-proof, non-slip, fireproof, easy to inspect and remove, and can withstand heavy loads and any type of stress. It is perfect for gardens, terraces, and walkways in urban and commercial areas. It can be dry-laid directly on grass, gravel and sand, or laid in the traditional way with glue for driveways that require high resistance. Not only has Coem created a high-performance product, but also beautiful collections with extremely different shades and colours, all in harmony with the nuances of nature.

Stone effect, subtle nuances for large slabs

Can large slabs be used for outdoor floors or walls? Coem’s Porfirica, Modica, Lagos, Reverso and Pietra Valmalenco collections are ready for use in outdoor cladding and ventilated facades. They all have different textures and effects, but all have the advantage of being available in large slabs. These extraordinary collections are inspired by stone in different ways, such as Porfirica, which reinterprets the various textures of porphyry, or Modica, which reproposes the bright Sicilian stone that symbolises a city loved all over the world. Lagos reinterprets limestone in many different shades of grey, while Pietra Valmalenco gives rooms a minimalist and Nordic mood. Reservo has a completely different effect, giving spaces a “raw” effect by reinterpreting the back of travertine slabs. You will be spoilt for choice!

Luminosity and simplicity for our outdoor spaces

To make your outdoor spaces even brighter and more luminous, you can opt for Biancone Effect, whose simplicity makes it even lighter, or Pietra Jura Beige, which combines the extremely textured stone effect with the warm, welcoming colours of beige, thus making it possible to eliminate all perceptive divisions between the indoor living/commercial and outdoor spaces. If you want to maintain a natural luminous, yet country-style mood, perfect for outdoors, you can opt for Aquitaine, a ceramic tile inspired by the simplicity and naturalness of certain stone pavers used in French architecture, for a truly stylish effect!

Light or dark effects to give your outdoor spaces a dramatic look

The stone effect of the Kavastone Ivory collection allows you to choose between light and very bright natural nuances. The collection is inspired by Kavala Stone, a slate of Greek origin, which has always been used mainly for all types of outdoor pavements and for roofs thanks to its high resistance to wear and external agents. For this collection, Coem has created a porcelain stoneware with a delicate and welcoming effect. If you prefer a more dramatic space, Kavastone Black can be used for projects where the outdoor area becomes the star attraction of the home, acting as a visual border for spaces and walkways. If you want a stone effect with natural and elegant white veining, we recommend the Cardoso collection. Inspired by a low-grade metamorphic grey sandstone, it is now also available in the new colours of Corda and Antracite, in a thickness of 2cm, and is ideal for creating essential outdoor spaces with great character: in this case the colour becomes a frame to enhance the outdoor furniture.