Why You Should Feature Terrazzo Tiles In Your Home

Take this Italian trend and feature it in your next renovation project

Viva Italia! Ah, to be sitting in Saint Mark’s Square and taking in all that is Venice.

From the gondolas to the canals to St Mark’s Basilica. Not to mention the architecture and art. It’s no wonder we love terrazzo tiles! Originating in Venice Italy, terrazzo is fun, glamorous and the range of colours are endless.

In the 15th Century terrazzo, meaning terrace in Italian, was crafted by tile masons by combining off cuts of stone and marble. Although terrazzo can be traced back to the ancient mosaics of Egypt, the tile we use today is derived from Italy. It was created by resourceful Venetian mosaic workers who devised a way to reuse marble remnants. Terrazzo rose to fame in the 1920s when it became a favourite in America. One of the most famous terrazzo tiled floors is the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, after all.

A surge in popularity in 2021 has seen terrazzo used to create stunning spaces in homes across Australia and around the world. Vogue has even coined terrazzo as a trend that has ‘moved off the floor’ and is absolutely everywhere.

Terrazzo is durable and long-lasting making for a worthwhile investment when picking your next tile. There’s an unlimited colour palette which makes it easy and fun to work with when adding design elements. It’s also low maintenance and makes for an excellent feature tile adding interest and texture to your home. Terrazzo is also a well known eco-friendly choice with the use of recycled or discarded materials such as marble and glass.

How to style your terrazzo tile?

1. Pair with a white subway tile to allow your terrazzo to take centre stage

2. Go bold and make a statement with a full room wrap.

3. Pair it with metallics like gold, silver or brushed metal

If terrazzo has piqued your interest for your next tile choice come in and see the team at MyTile Co! We’ll make sure you leave with a smile on your face and have you yelling, ‘Viva Italia!’ in no time.