{"id":22547,"date":"2022-03-31T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fornacebernasconi.com\/pavimento-in-cotto-rosso-arredamento-consigli-stile\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:30:56","slug":"pavimento-in-cotto-rosso-arredamento-consigli-stile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fornacebernasconi.com\/en\/pavimento-in-cotto-rosso-arredamento-consigli-stile\/","title":{"rendered":"Red terracotta flooring: furniture and style tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you are considering renovating your home, you cannot overlook choosing terracotta. If you opt for red terracotta flooring, antique or rustic furniture are the best choice.<\/strong> Red terracotta originates from the ancient stone farmhouses of Tuscany, but it is often replicated in the surrounding regions and loved by enthusiasts worldwide.<\/p>\n

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However, this fantastic material can also blend antique and modern furniture. It is perfect for those who prefer warm, welcoming tones and contrasts ideally with contemporary style, which is more minimalist and austere.<\/p>\n

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In general, red terracotta is chosen for country farmhouses, while yellow terracotta, with its softer color and lighter shades, leaning towards pink or yellow, is preferred for apartments and villas.<\/p>\n

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If red terracotta flooring isn’t your choice but you find it in the house you’ve just purchased, don’t replace it. By following our tips, you can furnish your space in the right way and achieve a result that won’t disappoint you.<\/p>\n

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Red terracotta flooring, for those who love an antique flavor<\/h2>\n

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Red terracotta flooring<\/strong> is ideal for lovers of antique style and modern rustic furniture<\/a>. This style sees the vibrant color of the terracotta tiles as its best expression and strength, and it requires more specific furniture choices.<\/p>\n

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The selection of furniture will therefore focus on elements with an antique flavor: perfect are chest-of-drawers and tables in raw wood. Even a furniture palette of solid colors like white, black, and gray creates a desaturating effect that pairs well with the red tones of the room.<\/p>\n

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Details are always important, so, regardless of the dominant color of the furniture, if these feature finishes that recall the terracotta color of the flooring, they will provide a balanced and harmonious result.<\/p>\n

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The use of antique pieces will be ideal for recreating that country house atmosphere, and a fireplace will complete the picture of this warm and cozy environment. Structural elements like walls, stairs, and columns in terracotta <\/a>are perfect for furnishing this type of home.<\/p>\n

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An important aspect to consider is the room’s brightness<\/strong>: if the room is particularly well-lit, choosing terracotta in darker tones will be the best solution. On the other hand, if there isn’t much natural light, it\u2019s advisable to opt for lighter shades of terracotta, as we will see below. In case you have no choice because the red terracotta is already in place and the rooms are not particularly bright, you can use light tones to decorate the walls, such as white, pastel shades, and neutral colors.<\/p>\n

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The classic red terracotta kitchen<\/strong> features old wall cabinets. Even better, in the case of red terracotta, one can opt for a masonry kitchen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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As for the choice of furniture, lacquered pieces or those with a noticeable sheen will be very suitable. Raw wood treated with wax or polished finishes can be paired with modern elements of a contemporary taste. The result will be classy, colorful if desired, but also a bit austere and regal.<\/p>\n

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Fornace Bernasconi can produce red terracotta upon customer request,<\/strong> using clay extracted from the nearby Tuscany. We can create red, pink, and red-based shades, reproducing the traditional Tuscan terracotta<\/a> while maintaining the typical finishes of our terracotta.<\/p>\n

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