{"id":4056,"date":"2023-02-08T13:28:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floorsofstone.com\/blog\/?p=4056"},"modified":"2023-02-08T13:29:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:29:22","slug":"terrazzo-a-playful-take-on-natural-stone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.floorsofstone.com\/blog\/terrazzo-a-playful-take-on-natural-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"TERRAZZO – A PLAYFUL TAKE ON NATURAL STONE"},"content":{"rendered":"

From humble beginnings, Terrazzo flooring dates back to the 15th century Venice and provided an affordable way for mosaic workers to incorporate natural stone into many homes. Traditionally, terrazzo flooring was created by discarded pieces of natural stone being set into cement and installed on terrace spaces, leading to the name Terrazzo which translates to \u2018terrace\u2019 in Latin. In the 1920\u2019s designers in the US also appreciated the design potential, leading to it taking over from traditional stone mosaics. Noted for not only its design but also durability, it seems that this is why we have grown to recognise it as a popular option for commercial and public floors, such as underground tube stations. However, over recent years this style of flooring has become an increasingly popular way to make a statement in our homes once again, even for those usually favouring the most subtle of interiors.<\/p>\n

Designers have been finding a number of ways to incorporate terrazzo back into our homes through prints, textiles, worktops, decorative accents and not forgetting, our walls and floors. It appears this graphic pattern is proving popular within the design industry due to their playfulness and durability as well as the colour and pattern combinations being almost endless. These custom-look tiles can also add interest and colour to a neutral space without being too dominating.<\/p>\n

Authentic terrazzo flooring used to be hand poured or precast into blocks ready to be cut for installation and nowadays this level of craftsmanship makes terrazzo flooring an expensive option. At Floors of Stone we became aware of the growing desire to incorporate a Mediterranean and artisan style into our homes, which led us to introduce a handpicked collection of terrazzo effect porcelain tiles that provide a cost effective alternative, whilst still being able to mimic the beautiful appearance of traditional terrazzo.<\/p>\n