CERAMICHE REFIN
CERAMICHE REFIN WITH CORTINA
THE SECRET OF WOOD BECOMES A TANGIBLE EMOTIONS
Ceramiche Refin presents Cortina , a timeless collection inspired by wood recovered from alpine huts , and then reworked by the skilled hands of craftsmen . In the new decorative surfaces , the quality of stoneware and the typical tones of wood have given rise to an energetic and extremely well-balanced combination suited to any environment .
The exclusivity of the interiors can also be nourished by the evocative warmth of wood , by its unpredictable veins that tell stories of craftsmanship , ancestral knowledge , and immortal traditions . The new Cortina collection , presented by Ceramiche Refin during the last edition of Cersaie , is the result of passionate research into the deepest fibres of wood , carried out through an indepth exploration of the natural beauty and ancient craftsmanship techniques that still survive in the most beautiful mountains of Northern Italy . The new line of decorative surfaces , with all its endless shades , transfers the traditional charm of mountain chalets to interior design environments , instilling a flicker of that distant warmth into every context . In the new collection , the strength of stoneware meets the incomparable charm of wood , intertwining in the peculiar veining of larch , pine , and fir wood .
THE ANCIENT TASTE OF TRADITION
Cortina is available in almond , honey , natural , and tobacco , an exceptional colour palette inspired by the natural power of wood recovered from traditional mountain huts . To create this new collection of wall tiles , Ceramiche Refin worked closely with the craftsmen of one of the most prestigious carpentries in the Belluno area , an important point of reference in the recovery of ancient wood for subsequent use in luxury contexts , acquiring precious information on woodworking techniques , and selecting the most particular staves to create the new floors .
The distinctive feature of Cortina is its ability to combine - in its decorative surfaces - various essences inspired by different types of wood , creating an extremely original mix with great character . Cortina contains clear references to larch wood , with its ringshaped geometries that evoke a feeling of great resistance . There are references to fir and pine wood , traditionally used to cover the interiors of barns , with all the marks left by the passage of time . There are also references to fir and larch wood , inspired by the staves caressed by the sun , and marked by the weather .
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