Porcelain tile countertops and functionality in decor

a few decades ago, as countertops were limited to sinks, which are usually made of stainless steel or rocks such as marble and granite. Today, mobile is present not only around vats, but also in other parts of the environment and became a focus of attention in the decor.

It wasn't just the role of the furniture that changed. It gained new ingredients and ways of making. The way to build them has also evolved with the growing concern with more practical and minimalist, where the choice of versatile materials, functional and closer to natural gain space.

On the one hand, the beauty of granite and marble, even today, is often an alternative with different colors and textures to make the decor more attractive, in contrast to the stainless steel monochrome, for another, invite to reflection on the scarcity of natural resources and ways to replace them with raw materials that cause less impact on the environment, without losing the exuberance of what was carved over millennia inside the Earth.

Esfera Off White AC 15x15cm, Silex Cinza PO 60x120cm, State Cement NA 60x60cm, Projeto Renata Pocztaruk

The practicality of porcelain

currently, architects and interior designers rely on a variety of materials that mimetizam the beauty of ornamental stones, while aggregating technology and promote more accurate use, avoiding the creation of waste, like porcelain tiles. The use of the products in the manufacture of furniture is a trend and even has its own name: porcelain.

for the architect Renata Pocztaruk, from office ARQEXPRESS, the use of coatings in the construction of countertops makes a space with a minimalist air to, at the same time it makes life easier for the homeowner, that invests in a single material for different uses. "People today seek to simplify their lives and choices. By choosing a porcelain that can be applied to all surfaces, the result is a sophisticated and functional environment, that meets all usage needs", account.