Large porcelain stoneware slabs: continuous surfaces for new design perspectives

Great protagonists of the "continuous surfaces" panorama, large stoneware slabs allow for innovation and amazement in any kind of architectural work, developing ever new and creative design perspectives. Also known as large size tiles or oversize tiles, large porcelain stoneware slabs have become the preferred choice of architects, designers, builders and customers themselves, who favour the use of these products in the design of both residential and commercial environments.
From this point of view, the world of large size ceramic slabs evolved towards different applications, often going beyond large decorated stoneware slabs for single-area use only. Let's find out together what advantages and opportunities these surfaces can bring to projects, also in the light of the new ceramic proposals available on the market.

We saw how the large porcelain stoneware slabs reflect a quality and avant-garde choice for interior and exterior architectural design, thanks to outstanding specifications such as safety, hygiene, versatility of application and style. On this last point, large porcelain stoneware slabs are suitable to decorate the room with an infinite number of proposals. Regardless of the square footage and the footprint of the project, these surfaces always succeed in adding value to the setting to be realised, thanks to the attention to detail and the aesthetic impact inherent in their structure.

Classic, industrial, minimal, ethnic or any other request, everything is possible with large size porcelain stoneware. Let us look together at some of these trends and the various design perspectives that choices such as total look or mix & match can suggest. 

Let's start with what is a trend but also a need that has been very much felt in recent years - for architecture as well as for ordinary society - and which has to some extent supported the adoption of the large, nature-inspired wallpaper-effect ceramic slabs. In fact, we witnessed a progressive increase in awareness of green issues, primarily the importance of protecting the fragile ecosystem in which we live with more conscious and nature-friendly lifestyle choices.

A kaleidoscope of solutions from which to create new compositions and enhance any design environment, the Multiforme collection dresses spaces with new material sensations.

In the proposals of this collection, a range of large porcelain stoneware slabs decorated with a wallpaper effect with botanical, geometric and floral decorations, for natural and peaceful mosaics with a unique touch. We find, for example:

• 120x278 cm large size slab in Fronde version
• 40x80 cm size slab in Foliage and Bouquet versions

Multiforme focuses purely on the total look in lunar tones (blue, light blue, turquoise, green, grey, purple and pink), as illustrated above. If, on the other hand, you are looking for warm shades, where to turn? Marca Corona has the right solution, as well. Here is Multiforme Dune, the new collection extending the range with new explorations inspired by the warm colours of sand and ochre. Sunny tones, easy to combine and adapt to different styles and situations.

Sincere and sophisticated, Multiforme Dune bears vivid witness to the imperturbable beauty of natural sunsets and views, not just reproducing leaves or flowers, but also evocative landscapes in bright, luminous colours, replicated with master skill. The large 120x278 cm Multiforme Dune Bosco and Multiforme Dune Deserto decorated porcelain stoneware slabs are major examples of this.

Multiforme Dune can transform any space, adapting to every need, having rediscovered a connection with the environment. It is in fact an extremely versatile collection, which combines perfectly with a variety of materials and colours. From the bathroom to the living room, from the kitchen to the bedroom, each room will have its own distinctive and aesthetically striking personality.

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Our journey into the world of large porcelain stoneware slabs for architectural design continues by turning to textural patterns that are perhaps more traditional, but far from obvious.
Today, bringing the typical nuances of the primary elements close to us - to recreate that wellbeing associated with the beauty of nature, while respecting its importance - means choosing sustainable floor and wall tiles that enhance the very properties of naturally inspired materials, while preserving the dimension of uniqueness associated with them.

The marble-look trend porcelain stoneware for floor and wall application exerts a particular attraction among architecture and interior design professionals, so much so that it is one of the most spread.
The demand certainly reflects the need to give a glamorous and fascinating touch to realisations, breaking down the technological and performance limits of the natural material "marble".
There is also a dimensional reasoning behind this, as this pattern applied to a continuous surface helps:

• to extend the size of the space, giving more extension and airiness to the area.
• to stabilise the rendering of tone and vein, a fundamental result that would not be possible with natural stone.

The large marble-effect slabs of Marca Corona have the ability to decline all the technical and stylistic peculiarities of porcelain stoneware in environments with a strong visual impact or in unexpected uses, such as a modern bathroom with unique aesthetic.

Foyer Royal is the collection that wants to amaze, through a precise yet surprising interpretation of the finest marbles. Genius and creativity for floors and walls, in large porcelain stoneware slabs designed to give interiors of all kinds an exclusive and scenic allure.

There are situations where lightness, thickness, visual continuity and technical performance are even more important when compared to the equivalent natural material. This is where large porcelain stoneware slabs come into play, a true revolution that has opened up new scenarios in the design of contemporary spaces.

Only a few millimetres deep and applicable without cuts, these surfaces interpret all the strength of the most fascinating rocks, for creations full of character and elegance.
In the past, floor and wall tiles with a natural texture were limited to certain geographical areas or attributed only to buildings of a certain size; thanks to the ceramic solutions of recent years, there has been a normalisation of this proposal, which is now among the most common in the residential and commercial sectors.
Large size porcelain stoneware is thus conquering the world of architecture and design, for both indoors and outdoors.

Further advantages of stone-effect ceramic slabs include:

• versatility and ease of combination with other shades or textures
• ease of maintenance and cleaning
• very high strength and aesthetics, resulting in continuous surfaces with very few joints

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We now come to the most popular and sought-after look, even on the web. Whether large size tiles or other porcelain stoneware surfaces, the concrete effect remains the absolute cornerstone of most interior and outdoor design projects.
How come? For many reasons combining aesthetic peculiarities and technical aspects, such as:

Therefore, while interest in the concrete effect remains unchanged, the universe that comes with it has certainly improved and expanded towards new opportunities. For example, the less is more logic - which has always underpinned the choice of this surface - evolved from a merely conceptual talk into a real commitment to the environment and the development of solutions more in line with today's society. On the other hand, the colour block approach became more versatile and lighter, making room for more variety, such as pastel colours and "digital" shades.

Today's large concrete-effect porcelain stoneware slabs are therefore a magnificent result of these innovative pushes, which fostered the creation of a state-of-the-art product that really performs in many respects. Suffice it to say that the concrete-effect floor has been joined by multifaceted wall tiling proposals, which further enhance the total look of rooms such as the bathroom, living or sleeping area.

For outdoor areas, modern technology allows for maximum fusion of in&out, avoiding the unpleasant interrupted solutions of the past, where ceramic surfaces were only designed for indoor use, completely neglecting what was installed beyond the entrance door. This option is particularly functional for facilities with a high level of personal statement, such as hotels, resorts, wellness centres, retail chains and structured workspaces.

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Within a varied catalogue, the Marca Corona proposals range from large wallpaper-effect stoneware slabs, which decorate walls with flower and leaf motifs, to the stone and concrete effect, to satisfy every design requirement and guarantee continuous sensations of well-being that last over time. Creative passion, technology at the cutting edge and quality raw materials are the ingredients for highly-valued floor and wall tile collections, featuring superior technical performance and low environmental impact.

Would you like to be able to discover large stoneware slabs in person and understand which ones to use for your projects?
If you are a planner, architect or designer, come and see the new Marca Corona showroom: a multifunctional space where you can experience our surfaces first hand and have all your application questions answered.

The new showroom - the result of a project by Dainelli Studio for Marca Corona - is waiting for you in our Sassuolo headquarters , with a newly built area totally dedicated to the universe of large size porcelain stoneware, from large stoneware slabs decorated with botanical and landscape patterns to stone effect and much more.

Along with the style, creativity and innovation of our collections, you will find manifold architectural ideas to inspire you to rethink design with new horizons.

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