Slatted-wood decorative tiles: tradition and innovation from Casalgrande Padana

With its trademark repeating 3D grooves, slatted wood is a timeless classic which is making a comeback with a modern twist. Inspired by the natural veining of reeds, this pattern unites aesthetics to practicality, creating depth and dynamism within the space.

Casalgrande Padana has provided a contemporary take on this age-old technique, giving life to surfaces which combine elegance and sustainability. These decorative tiles are perfect for those who are looking for design solutions which are both gorgeous and environmentally friendly.

The timeless allure of slatted wood

With its repeating grooves, slatted wood goes back to ancient times. It could be found on Greek and Roman columns, where it would create an interplay of light and shadow. During the Renaissance, slatted wood came back into fashion and could be seen on elegant furniture and décor, reflecting the period’s trademark taste for symmetry and proportion.

Later, it was a part of styles such as Art Deco and Modernism, and has even made its way into contemporary design. Suited to materials like wood and marble, a slatted-wood decorative design has now become a symbol of refinement and versatility, uniting tradition, innovation, and a timeless aesthetic.

How to use slatted wood in interior design projects

Thanks to Casalgrande Padana’s state-of-the-art technology, slatted wood finds its purest expression on porcelain-stoneware surfaces. In interior design projects, it is yet another decorative tool on wall coverings and perfect for getting the most out of all types of spaces—from the classic to the contemporary.

With its ability to be combined with tone-on-tone or contrasting materials, it offers countless solutions and gives each space a distinctive identity. Whether it is used on an entire wall or on just a small part of it, the result is always refined and harmonious.

Sustainable innovation for one-of-a-kind spaces

Made with natural raw materials, Casalgrande Padana’s porcelain stoneware is not only beautiful, but also functional and sustainable. To guarantee uncompromising longevity, it is eco-compatible, non-allergenic, fire-resistant, antibacterial, and resistant to wear and changes in temperature.

Thanks to cutting-edge production processes, the slatted-wood decorative tiles set themselves apart for their eco-friendliness, as they are the product of circular-economic environmental management policies.

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A classic revisited for every space

Casalgrande Padana has turned slatted wood into versatile and contemporary decorative tiles which are capable of enhancing every corner of the home: from the living room to the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom.

With their three-dimensional allure and the possibility of creating creative combinations, these decorative tiles give a modern twist to tradition, embellishing the home with timeless elegance.