Design with color

From the "Theory of Colors," a famous essay by the great German author Goethe published in 1810, to the captivating Chromophobia by the Scottish artist and writer David Batchelor pub-lished in 2001, color has always been a central focus of artists, scientists, professionals, and amateurs alike. The whole world around us is colored by many nuances with very precise mean-ings that change – even radically – depending on the cultural context or geographical location. Over time conflicting theories have been developed to try to outline and synthesize the very complex process of visual perception where physics, technique, psychology, and emotions come into play. In fact, it is important to remember that the component of subjectivity generates and conveys sensations to the brain that are then translated into psychological emotions that can influence the psychophysical well-being of the individual.

“Color is intimately linked to our being; everyone has his or her own color. While we may not realize it, our instincts, they don't err," noted Le Corbusier, rationalist architect par excellence, in Polycromie architecturale in 1932.With its strong expressive power, color remains a primary and universal means of communication, having its roots in our childhood experiences and evoking memories and feelings. Precisely for this reason, it is essential to study its correct use in interior design to add quality, originality, and creativity to the environments. Applying color theory to ceramic tiles allows changing the perception of spaces, whether in a home or in public/commercial spaces. Playing with tone-on-tone tiles or bold color combinations, or combining the different finishes available in the same color palette, allows you to customize every room, from the kitchen to the bathroom and beyond.“Color must be used wisely," Le Corbusier observed. “Setting rules would be dangerous, but a classification into two broad categories, warm tones, cool tones, creates some order: each color (tone and value) is oriented either towards light (warmth, happiness, joy, violence) or towards shadow (freshness, serenity, melancholy, sadness).”Atlas Concorde has always been attentive to the topic of color, studying its trends and proposing solutions that are always aligned with living styles: from classic to contemporary or for special optical effects. In addition to porcelain tiles for floors, the collections of white body (or single-fired) wall tiles, which thanks to the glassy and transparent composition of the glaze convey a much brighter and more vibrant color, offer a wide range of shades for walls, even available in three-dimensional versions and accompanied by a wide range of decorations. Multifaceted and esthetically appealing, with their constantly updated palettes ceramic tiles offer designers maximum creative expression along with the guarantee of superior technical performance.

Green. This is the most common color in nature, the one we are most used to and that scientifically we are able to perceive most easily. Normally it's associated with positive concepts like hope, the plant world, and eco-sustainability, and has strong calming and rebalancing effects on the human psyche.The Moss and Emerald resin-effect wall tiles from the Prism collection color the bathroom with calm, delicate shades of green in a progressive gradient that underline the three-dimensionality of the space. The soft-touch surface gives the environment an easy, welcoming ambiance.

The Boost Sage wall tile decorates a bathroom with its delicate, calm green color. Combined with the soft-touch concrete texture, the hue gives the environment a contemporary, relaxing look.