IRIS CERAMICA INTRODUCES MODULAR CERAMIC SURFACE SYSTEM
Iris Ceramica, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, introduces ‘Armonie,’ a modular project of porcelain stoneware surfaces that blends three archetypal materials — oak wood, stone, and cotto — into a single, flexible design language. Developed to create continuity across indoor and outdoor environments, the ceramic surfaces promote compositional freedom, allowing to choose from a range of colors, finishes, and formats. From warm wood slats to compact cotto surfaces and graphic stone slabs, each element is suitable for a variety of applications: residential, contract, retail and outdoor.
oak, terracotta, and stone, reinterpreted into porcelain stoneware | all images courtesy of Iris Ceramica
BALANCING ARTISANAL CHARACTER WITH ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Iris Ceramica brings over six decades of expertise in creating sustainable, high-performance ceramic materials that respond to both technical and aesthetic demands. As part of the Iris Ceramica Group, the Italian brand continues to explore how advanced surfaces can elevate everyday living. Armonie continues this tradition, translating the enduring qualities of oak wood, terracotta, and natural stone into a modular design solution. Whether applied in residential, contract, or commercial settings, the surfaces reflect a contemporary approach to materiality — balancing artisanal character with advanced manufacturing.
harmonious material blends enable fluid connections between residential, retail, and contract interiors
OAK WOOD, TERRACOTTA, AND NATURAL STONE IN ARMONIE PROJECT
Armonie is built around the interplay of three distinct ceramic surfaces — Legno, Cotto, and Pietra — each referencing a traditional material while offering the technical advantages of porcelain stoneware.
Armonie Legno reinterprets oak wood through four different tonal variations — Inverno, Primavera, Estate, and Autunno — evoking the shift in seasons. The slat formats (150×25 cm, 120×20 cm) and herringbone-ready stripes (10×60 cm) are available in Natural Plus, Antislip, and a soft-touch Cashmere finish designed for comfort in residential interiors.
slatted oak-look porcelain surfaces in ‘Rovere Estate’ create natural warmth with technical performance
Armonie Pietra offers a graphic, architectural counterpoint. Four stone variations — Pietra Madrid, Fontainebleu, San Just, and Pietra del Chiostro — are available in multiple sizes (from 120×120 cm to 60×30 cm) and two finishes: Natural and Antislip. A thicker 20 mm version in the 120×60 cm format enhances durability for outdoor settings. The result is a versatile palette that moves seamlessly between surface applications while retaining a strong visual identity.
Armonie Pietra offers a graphic stone pattern for architectural surfaces
Armonie Cotto distills the warmth and texture of handmade terracotta into compact 15×15 cm size in Cotto Rosa and Cotto Nero. Designed primarily for flooring but equally effective on walls, the format adds depth and rhythm to surfaces, especially in combination with contrasting textures.
Cotto Nero in 15×15 cm format adds tactile rhythm to floors and walls across indoor spaces
designed for compositional freedom, armonie enables seamless transitions between materials and settings
Armonie Pietra surfaces combine graphic depth and subtle tonal variation
smooth cashmere and antislip finishes enhance both comfort and safety across multiple applications
warm oak tones of Rovere Primavera paired with compact Cotto Rosa tiles to create layered, tactile compositions
Iris Ceramica continues its modular surface design legacy with a new multi-material ceramic collection
project info:
name: Armonie
brand: Iris Ceramica | @irisceramicaofficial
materials: porcelain stoneware
thickness: 8 mm, 20 mm
finishes: natural, antislip, cashmere, natural plus
application: residential, contract, retail, outdoor
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