The never-ending story of the terrazzo trend
28.7.2018
Translation: machine translated
Whether as stone or print - designers rely on the terrazzo pattern in interior and product design and find creative ways to reinterpret it time and again.
In addition to the marble hype that you and I have been experiencing in the interior sector since 2013, there is a new living trend that is celebrating a second spring this year: Terrazzo. It had its first spring during the Roman Empire. Today, according to Pinterest, it is flaring up again with a 316 per cent increase in pins. So if it wasn't on your radar before, it is now. Classic terrazzo is made of cement, which is combined with elements of marble, limestone or dolomite and then polished and honed to a brilliant finish.
Offline, I rediscovered terrazzo at this year's Milan Furniture Fair. It was there in its classic form as a floor covering and as a pure pattern on textiles. Sometimes in a colourful, sometimes in a reduced colour scheme. New in particular were combinations with other materials such as stainless steel on a table by young designer Lorenzo Cereda. Floor manufacturer and design studio Aectual presented an innovative 3D printing technique that makes it possible to create engravings on the cement slabs. Because terrazzo, whether as stone or print, is highly decorative - and therefore #nextlevel, you also need it to pimp your interior.
Three ways to bring the terrazzo trend into your home
As a covering
Are you currently renovating? Then you're probably interested in a sustainable solution. Terrazzo tiles are classically suitable as flooring, especially in bathrooms, entrance areas and kitchens. There, it also serves as a practical material for kitchen units or dining tables because it is robust and easy to clean.
As stone
Are you more interested in a small but subtle change? Then treat yourself to the trend as an accessory or small piece of furniture at home. Whether in understated shades of grey or as a lively eye-catcher with colourful spots, the stone pattern looks refreshing next to wood and metal.
Which home trend will be next? Leave me your tip in the comments. There's more for pattern lovers in the entire living range - you can find more reading material from me in the author profile.
Header image: Today, terrazzo is not only used on floors. Product designers are also addicted to the all-rounder. Image: Schönstaub
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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