Terrazzo: what is it, exactly?
It has stormed into our interiors, after several decades of disenchantment and, since then, we could not do without it … but by the way, do you know precisely what terrazzo is?
This coating consists of colored marble, cement and stone fragments, and is carefully polished to appear like natural stone. If it was absolutely essential in the 1920s, it already adorned Roman villas during Antiquity. Very popular in Venice, it still adorns many palaces.
After a first noticeable comeback at the end of the 1980s, thanks to the Memphis movement, Terrazzo was once again invited into our interiors during the 2010s. boosted its popularity. And since then, he has not stopped gaining ground.
It must be said that today, in addition to the original Terrazzo, there are many techniques available to imitate it… or even to reinvent it. And from Terrazzo imitation tiles to wallpaper, it’s very simple: it’s everywhere!
How to adopt Terrazzo?
For purists, Terrazzo is authentic, or it is not! And we must admit that its manufacturing technique offers many possibilities, and that this material has the advantage of being strong and durable.
The authentic coffee table with the top made of Terrazzo is just waiting to become the highlight of the living room! This unique piece can also be made to measure.
However, it must be admitted: to dress the floor, porcelain stoneware imitating Terrazzo is more affordable. We take the opportunity to give in to the trend of black flooring, which immediately warms the decor and visually enlarges the room.
For an aesthetic in perfect balance between trend and tradition, we fall for the mat terrazzo tiles in the bathroom. Especially if he plays extra time on the wall!
If the Terrazzo constitutes a sublime coating, nothing prevents you from adopting it more discreetly, on the contrary! In the bathroom, we dare to use the Terrazzo basin without hesitation!
If only one was needed? It would undoubtedly be the end of the sofa in Terrazzo! As efficient as a side table on the balcony as it is as a bedside table in the bedroom, he knows absolutely everything.
The metal and Terrazzo console is a classic, but it is so chic! In the entrance, it is enough to impose a refined, almost luxurious style.
Atypical colors and original pattern: Terrazzo offers unlimited possibilities. What to want to opt for a mineral coating as well in the living room as in the kitchen or the bathroom!
Authentic Terrazzo is always unique, since it consists of aggregates with significantly different shapes and colors. It also has the advantage of being 100% customizable: specialists can create a model perfectly suited to your decorative desires. For a very contemporary interior, we fall for trendy colors and an XL pattern.
Failing to adopt an authentic wall covering, more delicate to implement, adopt a wallpaper. If it comes in traditional colourways, you may prefer a trendy color, like blue – still a must-have this season.
If you have given in to the minimalist trend and opted for a refined decor, no doubt: this is the pendant lamp you need to bring a note of character to the room!
For a discreet touch of Terrazzo, fall for the very trendy table lamp.
For a very chic contemporary kitchen, we put on the worktop and the backboard in Terrazzo.
Like a desire to revamp the kitchen splashback quickly, well and at a low price? Choose the sticker – and the Terrazzo pattern, of course!
Terrazzo inspires the decor
If the Terrazzo is an authentic material, its specific look inspires the creators, who decline its pattern on extremely varied supports.
To bring a mineral note to a Mid-Century decor, we fall for the sideboard which combines a retro design and Terrazzo effect fronts!
The thick carpet is the essential piece for a modern living room to suddenly take on a more cocooning allure. And when it displays a Terrazzo pattern, it is irresistible!
Invite nature into your home in style, by adopting pretty Terrazzo effect wall decorations: install succulents or a hanging variety, and here is a simple decoration, which does not make less of an effect!
To pimp a white bathroom a little too wise, we fall for the set of accessories Terrazzo effect!
Set on a Terrazzo foot, your table mirror has a very trendy design. And it will remain perfectly stable on the shelf or on the dressing table!
All in delicacy, the Terrazzo candle holder is golden! It remains to be decided whether you are going to put it on the living room table, on the shelf or on the dining room table.