Coatings: discover 5 trends highlighted by CASACOR 2024

Among the details that draw attention in the projects created for CASACOR 's exhibitions in Brazil, the coverings stand out. This market, in fact, has been developing more and more, offering a huge variety of models, colors and styles of materials for floors and walls. With so many options, architects and interior designers bet on unique compositions to create environments that are out of the ordinary and have a lot of personality. That's why we selected 5 covering trends presented by the CASACOR cast. Check them out!

1. Patterned tiles

Prints are all the rage in CASACOR 2024 projects, especially in ceramic coverings. Geometric and ethnic figures are the most used in soft and contrasting combinations. The result is a look with a retro and charming atmosphere, reminiscent of decorations from other times, but without looking old or dated. In the space created by interior designer Cacau Ribeiro for CASACOR São Paulo , a patterned covering with designs in shades of beige covered the side wall and created an interesting play of shapes with the checkered pattern of the sofa. The result is a space with a welcoming and colorful atmosphere. Created by architect Walter Schimmelpfeng , this compact studio in CASACOR Bahia displays details that echo the legacy of the past, intertwined with a look to the future. The earthy tones with touches of blue and stainless steel, as well as textures, highlight the affective heritage of Northeastern craftsmanship. The hydraulic tile flooring follows the same palette. Architect Nildo José opted for a light palette of neutrals and pinks to bring his project to life at CASACOR São Paulo . Among the rooms in the complete house, created by the professional, the bathroom stands out, with a charming floor with a white and pink pattern. Designed by Gabi Pileggi and Luciana Bacheschi at CASACOR São Paulo , this space was inspired by the European patios brought to Brazil by colonizers. That's why patterned tiles were a must. Note that the tiles feature designs in the same tone as the smooth coverings, creating visual harmony in the project. Adriana Farias designed a bathroom at CASACOR São Paulo that aims to create the sensation of being in the forest . The hydraulic tiles with indigenous graphics stand out, forming a large panel on the wall that expresses thoughts, experiences and life experiences. The curved ceiling in shades of brown, green and blue symbolizes the treetops, the walls in the pattern of jatobá wood refer to the trunks, and the quartzite in the sink reproduces the colors of the Victoria Regia.

2. Rustic textures

Rustic textures — in the style of a contemporary cave — are also a hit at CASACOR 2024. This look can be seen on walls covered in mortar applied with a trowel, coverings in the form of ceramic blocks , with robust finishes, and even in natural wood . The space designed by Sumar Arquitetura & Design at CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis was designed to provide a sense of harmony and balance through organic materials such as wood, stone, plants and water. The irregularly shaped walls were given a white mortar with a rustic touch, creating an even more natural look. With the idea of creating a contemporary cave full of comfort, Studio Guilherme Garcia designed a space with a light, neutral palette and natural textures at CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis s . Behind the house, the wall stands out — which also acts as a partition — composed of interlocking ceramic elements. Studio Kaza Arquitetura created a loft that is a true oasis in CASACOR Santa Catarina | Itapema . With the aim of integrating nature into the urban environment, the professionals opted for natural wood furniture, neutral colors and a white textured covering behind the bed. Architect Natan Gil created a space to encourage silence at CASACOR São Paulo . By combining the neutral tone palette with the minimalist design of the furniture, the intention of promoting a multisensory experience becomes clearer. The walls with rustic finishes reinforce this idea.

3. Natural stones

Following the biophilic design trend, the use of stones has become even more frequent in CASACOR stores throughout Brazil. This is because the material is reminiscent of nature and is also versatile and timeless. Therefore, professionals have spared no creativity when it comes to using marble, granite and other types of natural stones in their projects.

Designed by Bruno Ortega at CASACOR Ribeirão Preto , this bathroom brings the warmth of a rain shower as an experience. According to the professional, the integration of natural elements in architecture is essential to offer refuge in the midst of modern life. This feeling also emerges in the use of stone, which brings rusticity. In the cabin designed by architect Camila Maia at CASACOR Bahia , the solidity of the rough stones meets the fluidity of the organically designed furniture. The space is a tribute to the women of Chapada Diamantina, whose images capturing moments of courage while breaking rocks with their own hands adorn its walls. The stone-clad bathroom is part of a studio designed by Thayane Santana at CASACOR Santa Catarina | Itapema , which emerged from the analysis of market trends and consumer behavior. Elegant curves connect with the custom-made furniture and meet the walls and ceiling, which stand out due to the flexible LED lighting profiles. Michael Zanghelini designed a 380 m² house at CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis where architecture and nature merge in a subtle and monochromatic way. The bathroom follows this proposal and features walls covered in stone — the same material that gives shape to the countertop — with reddish tones, which are repeated in the wall paint.

4. Dark wood

Another coating highlighted as a trend by the professionals in the CASACOR 2024 cast is dark wood . In many environments, wooden veneers in sober tones were responsible for creating an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, while at the same time evoking a sophisticated aesthetic. Created by architect Leo Shehtman at CASACOR São Paulo , this loft has a New York feel, with a fine mix of design and artwork that coexists with the casualness of industrial finishes. Dark wood makes up the sober palette, which also features black bricks and rough stones. One of the highlights of architect Rafael Ramos ’ project for CASACOR Rio de Janeiro is, without a doubt, the dark wood-finished carpentry, which is in perfect keeping with the current trend. “We used the same pattern throughout the loft to create an aesthetic unity and reinforce the idea of integrating spaces, mixing smooth and slatted surfaces in the panels, partitions and cabinets. To avoid making the space look heavier, we compensated with lighter, calmer tones on the walls, floors and ceiling,” he explains. Dark wood surrounds the space created by Studio Ro+Ca at CASACOR São Paulo . The professionals' idea was to combine ancestry and technology , leaving a memory for the future. The contrast between rustic materials and others with sophisticated textures is highlighted in the kitchen countertop, which combines stainless steel and raw stone in an unconventional way. Paola Ribeiro designed a contemporary and elegant living room at CASACOR Rio de Janeiro , perfect for welcoming guests in a cozy atmosphere. The walls covered in dark wood panels reinforce the intimate atmosphere that the interior designer wanted to create. Note that the guest bathroom has an unusual idea: it also houses a library.

5. Metal

With an eye on the future , some professionals followed a strong trend presented at Milan Design Week 2024: stainless steel . Many professionals dared to include the material as a coating for architectural structures and the result could not have been more special. The stainless steel walls create sober reflections and highlight the colors of the surroundings in the space created by architect Barbara Dundes at CASACOR São Paulo . A tree in the middle of the living room brings a feeling of freshness and relief, and the rustic textured flooring evokes the earth. The professional's idea was to create a home inspired by the Chinese philosophy of tao, which in Mandarin can mean path or method. The stainless steel volume represents a futuristic vision of innovation and progress in the environment of the SALA2 Arquitetura office, presented at CASACOR São Paulo . The main theme of the project, annatto, red in Tupi-Guarani, influenced the architects in the design of the house, which seeks in vernacular architecture a way to honor Brazil's indigenous heritage.