Outdoor House for an outdoor life, by Lucia Gurovitz

Few times in the history of humanity have our homes been so analyzed and rethought as during the period of social isolation. It was perhaps the only occasion on which this deep reflection on habits and desires linked to the domestic environment took place on a global scale.. That moment, Many people realized how important it was to have an outdoor area, even if small, to sunbathe, clear your head and enjoy the company of your family, of friends and nature. This motivated countless house moves — an avid search for backyards and gardens. Almost four years after the outbreak of the pandemic, the desire to enjoy a corner in the open air shows no signs of weakening. This is what the latest report for the interiors segment from the global trends platform WGSN points out., called “Home and Lifestyles 2025”. According to the text, the ‘Outdoor House’ will continue to be on the rise in the coming years and will act as one of the main incentives for residents to invest time and money in complete renovations or specific transformations.

Caliza Gray EXT 60x120cm | Angra Ocean Ma 7x26cm

The idea now, further according to the report, is to create more elaborate and diverse environments to enjoy in all seasons of the year, following the premise that every activity carried out indoors can migrate outside, from cooking to bathing. I imagine lunches in the shade of a pergola, reading moments on sun loungers, a patio for children to have fun, plant beds, pool, bathtub or shower for those who want to cool off and, who knows, an open-air cinema. Whatever the function of the space, it needs to have a safe floor, with technology that guarantees slip resistance, since the outdoor area is synonymous with exposure to rain and playing with water. In this regard, a Eliane offers several options, as several of the brand's lines have pieces suitable for indoor and outdoor use. That's right: you can use the same floors inside and outside the house, which is especially desirable when there is integration and visual continuity between environments.

Guache Agave EXT 120x120cm | Oak Mocha MA 19.7x120cm

Among the product possibilities, I like the strong personality of the colors in the Gouache series, composed of pieces such as Agave (greenish), Cosmic (bluish) and clay (earthy). If the idea is to have a larger outdoor area, This collection contributes with its artistic character, inspired by mixing concrete with pigments and, therefore, avoid the obvious. And the best: it brings shades of nature, that come into total harmony with the beauty and vivacity of the garden. Another way to ensure a dialogue in tune with vegetation in the outdoor environment is to evoke the appearance of rocks, with its veins and mineral textures.

Guache Pico Cosmic MT 45x120cm | Caliza Gray AC 90x90cm | Caliza Gray EXT 90x90cm

In this category, Caliza Gray appears as a great solution for those who appreciate moderate rusticity: the tone of the product is neutral and sophisticated and its surface features subtle graphics, that resemble the natural porosity of limestone. Ie, It is a piece that provides high expressiveness and can still be versatile and easy to combine with different materials.. Both the Gouache and Caliza series include versions for pool edges. This means it is possible to create a continuous floor, since it is not necessary to adopt another type of coating for the water contour — this way, the project language becomes more cohesive.

Caliza Gray EXT 60x120cm | Angra Ocean Ma 7x26cm

With the arrival of the sunniest time of the year, How about surrendering to the appeal of the outdoors?? After a complete renovation or even a quick upgrade, the good old backyard could become your favorite place in the world. And when someone asks what the program is for the weekend, The answer ‘staying at home’ will not be a sign of monotony or lack of options, but rather proof that social life is going very well, thanks!