Handmade terracotta bricks are among the most widely used materials in construction, and the offering is becoming increasingly diverse due to market demand and the customization capabilities of artisanal production.
Terracotta Bricks: which one to choose?
Thanks to increasingly targeted treatments and finishes, handmade terracotta can now fit into any environment – both indoors and outdoors – giving a unique style to your home: whether to make the interior of a house warm and welcoming or to meet architectural needs required by modern construction.
The different types of handmade terracotta bricks differ in shape, color, and finish. Technically, all can be used for both interior and exterior, although aesthetically some finishes are better suited for the exterior and others for the interior.
If you are thinking of building or renovating your home using a noble material like handmade terracotta, you are probably looking for ideas and practical suggestions regarding its application in various areas of the house. Therefore, we thought of providing examples of how to use terracotta bricks in both interior and exterior environments.
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Handmade terracotta bricks for outside
1. Terracotta bricks for outdoor floorings
Terracotta outdoor flooring has a significant aesthetic impact and a very high degree of durability. It provides a rustic yet elegant style, along with the certainty of a material that can withstand time and the elements. Outdoor terracotta flooring can refer not only to verandas, porticos, and courtyards but also to pathways and islands within a green area. Terracotta bricks are also perfect for framing a pool: they are waterproof and non-slip, essential characteristics for a damp area like this.
2. Terracotta bricks for outdoor stairs
Stairs, steps, single steps, and skirting boards: an outdoor staircase with terracotta steps not only serves to connect two levels but also adds movement and elegance to the outdoor space. Moreover, the earthy tones blend perfectly into the context of a natural environment.
3. Terracotta bricks for columns
Handmade terracotta is often used to cover reinforced concrete columns, transforming them from support elements into decorative features. These load-bearing columns thus combine architectural function with aesthetic appeal, effectively decorating both interior and exterior spaces.
4.Terracotta bricks for walls
For covering fence walls and balconies, terraces, or stairs, terracotta bricks that are thinner but still equally resistant to impacts and weathering are used. The choice of formats is very diverse, and the possibilities for customization are virtually endless: you can cover the entire wall or just small sections as decoration or to match other surrounding terracotta structures.
5.Terracotta bricks for poolside edges
Try to imagine an excellence handmade terracotta pool edge, compact and durable: the result will have a great aesthetic impact, and the poolside flooring will be practical and pleasant to the touch. Terracotta is perfectly suited for this area and will make it non-slip, resistant, and give it a unique elegance.
Terracotta bricks and small bricks for interiors
1.Terracotta bricks for fireplaces.
The handmade terracotta cladding is the element that best enhances a warm and rustic environment. Let’s rediscover the ancient charm of exposed bricks, entirely handcrafted, naturally refractory, and customize their shapes and colors to harmonize with the style of our living room: terracotta fireplaces are a typical example.
2. Indoor terracotta floors.
Terracotta floors are undoubtedly the leitmotif of a house built or renovated using handmade terracotta: an element that connects the different rooms of the house, the floor sets the overall style, whether rustic, modern, or country chic. Terracotta bricks can be arranged in a classic pattern or in a herringbone design, depending on the preferences and the style you want to give the space to be paved. Resistant and beautiful, the terracotta floor will be the king of your home.
3.Kitchen clad or paved in terracotta
Che siano le colorazioni naturali e classiche per una cucina rustica o un cotto smaltato dalle tonalità pastello per la tua cucina moderna, l’utilizzo del cotto garantirà stile e personalità. Una cucina in muratura rifinita in cotto fatto a mano o un rivestimento in cotto smaltato si farà sicuramente apprezzare la materica bellezza che arricchisce l’ambiente. La sua resistenza rende il cotto particolarmente idoneo a questo tipo di ambiente, sia che si parli di rivestimenti che di pavimenti in cotto.
4. Terracotta bricks for bathrooms
A cladding with handmade glazed terracotta tiles is always the most appreciated because it lasts over time and enriches the environment. The wide range of colors and shapes makes glazed terracotta suitable for creating pleasant effects such as decorations and maiolica tiles, vibrant tones, or a simple white that matches any type of furniture inside your terracotta bathroom. The possibility of customization in this case is also very broad. It is often chosen to add terracotta accessories to give a sense of continuity to the walls.
5. Terracotta attics
Terracotta tiles and flat terracotta tiles for attics represent the classy detail that completes the look: a ceiling with handmade terracotta tiles is suitable for both villas or homes in rustic style as well as for more classic environments, and it is a detail with great aesthetic value that can make a difference. Light-colored tiles can provide a sense of spaciousness and character to the entire room.
