Terrazzo tiles – the flooring from antiquity is making its comeback
Terrazzo tiles and floor coverings are back in fashion
Terrazzo floors already existed in Greek and Roman antiquity and were already very popular and widely represented. Since this building material has often experienced its heyday, it is nowadays again in vogue and very often in the form of terrazzo tiles or slabs in many residential areas to see. What was considered “official material” a few decades ago is today praised as a new trend.
Thanks to its extreme durability and load-bearing capacity, as well as its remarkable durability and durability, Terrazzo is widely used and enjoys increasing popularity. No less preferred is the terrazzo look itself, which is used by many young designers such as Max Lamb in their creations. Traditionally, in the production of terrazzo tiles and slabs pure mineral substances such as lime and cement are used. The effective mosaic look is then achieved by stone chips, which were replaced by glass in the 80s with innovative-thinking designers. Especially these artists have raised terrazzo to undisputed trend.
Feast of colors with terrazzo tiles in the bathroom
Terrazzo is today in many variants to enjoy. Not only as terrazzo tiles and wall cladding, but also as a trend look in numerous home accessories and small furniture. Designer studios and boutiques such as Maison Kitsuné in Paris also offer a wide range of garments and other fashion accessories in a trendy look.
Young designers like Alberto Bellamoli, who also presented his latest creations in Terrazzo at IMM Cologne 2023, continue to play with material and patterns and want to take the trend to a new level.
And what about you? Do you already feel like getting terrazzo tiles? Or maybe you prefer to start small. Maybe with a cutting board or throw pillows in terrazzo look …
Here you will find a few stylish inspirations in terms of terrazzo.
Chair by Max Lamb from the “Marmoreal” series
Colorful in terrazzo look
Terrazzo tiles and look are also perfectly combined with concrete and natural stones
But also wood and rattan go hand in hand with the trendy material
And how about a cool kitchen worktop with built-in sink in terrazzo?
Colorful terrazzo creations on disegnodaily.com
High quality flooring with terrazzo tiles – over decoist
Such puristic terrazzo tiles can be found at www.artistictile.com
Gorgeous terrazzo tiles by Grandinetti
Terrazzo flooring in the hallway – from Retail Design Blog
Puristic kitchen interior with terrazzo on apartmenttherapy.com
Gorgeous hexagonal terrazzo tiles by Replicata
Shining terrazzo flooring, found on Frenchy Fancy
And a fancy wall decoration made of terrazzo
Terrazzo with antique ornaments and patterns
Terrazzo cuts a fine figure in the stairwell – via divisare.com
A playful wall covering in terrazzo – simply fabulous!
Terrazzo look perfectly matches the Scandinavian style of living
Stylish new products from Nordic Design
Terrazzo is the new marble
Stylish flooring and walls in terrazzo – via davidchipperfield.co.uk
Impressive home accessories in terrazzo look over Kiss of Color
