Early Planning Also Allows for Evaluating Solutions Beyond Aesthetics.

September is one of the best times to start building or renovating a swimming pool, according to Vilarejo, a home improvement retailer in Brazil's Região dos Lagos. With milder temperatures and more time to organize each stage of the project, homeowners can choose coverings, edges, decks, and finishes more calmly, avoiding the rush of the final months of the year. Early planning also allows for evaluating solutions beyond aesthetics.

In areas constantly exposed to sun, rain, and water contact, material choice directly influences durability, safety, and ease of maintenance. Porcelain tiles suitable for outdoor areas, edge coverings, and floors with proper finishes have become highlights in recent projects. Among the trends is the Travertino Navona EXT from Galleria Biancogres.

Inspired by traditional Italian marble, this porcelain tile combines a light tone, natural design, and a finish developed for outdoor areas, creating a harmonious transition between the pool, landscaping, and living spaces. It offers resistance for outdoor use and easy maintenance. Another popular choice is the Travertino Tivoli EXT, also from Biancogres.

It features an outdoor finish, high resistance, and large formats that reduce the amount of grout and provide a more continuous visual look around the pool. Its soft tone suits different landscaping proposals and pairs well with decks, pergolas, and gourmet areas. At Vilarejo, customers and professionals find coverings, pool edges, stones, porcelain tiles, and finishes for outdoor areas, plus expert guidance to define the most suitable materials for each project.

The Vilarejo de Ideias space allows visualizing different compositions in real environments, making it easier to choose before construction begins. Vilarejo is the regional representative of Galleria Biancogres, a concept developed by Biancogres to bring together exclusive collections inspired by major international architecture and design trends. Highlights include porcelain tiles that reproduce natural stones, marbles, concretes, and woods, available in large formats and specific finishes for different applications, including outdoor and pool areas.

The Galleria collections result from a co-creation process with architects and designers, offering exclusive products for projects seeking differentiation. Vilarejo has stores in Araruama, Maricá, Cabo Frio, Búzios, Rio das Ostras, Macaé, Campos dos Goytacoras, and Niterói, all in Rio de Janeiro state.