Wall surfaces on balconies, terraces, in gardens and on verandas are embracing stone, concrete and brick textures that express a raw, industrial character.
Outdoor spaces are as important to life at home as interiors. Whether in the heart of the city or far from its bustle, we want to spend as much time on balconies, in gardens, on terraces and verandas as we do in living rooms. These spaces deserve comfortable, enjoyable décor too.
In recent years, creating outdoor areas that evoke the natural atmosphere of the holiday homes we admire has become increasingly popular. Even on the balcony of an ordinary city home, the idea of capturing the aura of an Aegean, Mediterranean or Kaz Dağları house is appealing. Is this difficult to achieve? Not at all, especially with so many products available to provide that raw character, particularly in surface finishes.
Stone and brick textures are highly popular for outdoor surfaces because of their resistance to varied weather conditions, wear and deterioration, and deformation such as warping or swelling. However, applying real masonry stone or brick can involve demanding renovation work. Alternative claddings that offer the same texture are therefore worth considering.
Maintaining the same aesthetic appeal, durability and quality while being much easier to install than masonry stone or brick, these products help create the natural atmosphere we want in a short time.
One example is Kalebodur’s Brickyard series. As its name suggests, Brickyard offers a brick look in a glazed porcelain format, with an interlocking stone design suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Available in grey, cotto and beige, it comes in a 30 x 60 cm size. With three graphic interpretations and a palette ranging from cotto to grey, Fjord from Kalebodur is another natural stone-look cladding option. A collection of 30 x 60 cm matt glazed porcelain tiles, Fjord is frequently chosen not only outdoors but also for indoor wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
Finally, Cosy from Kalebodur is a distinctive series combining wood and concrete textures. Extending the natural, raw character of stone and terracotta towards industrial and loft styles, its 20 x 120 cm glazed porcelain tiles appeal to those seeking a more modern, dynamic rawness indoors and outdoors rather than a Provençal look.
