Tile Trend: Vein-Cut Travertine
Breaking news… Travertine is BACK! However… Did it ever really go out of style?
Travertine is a natural limestone sedimentary rock that is formed around mineral hot springs. Dating back centuries to the era’s of Ancient Greece and Rome, travertine was used as a building material for villas, temples, bathhouses, and amphitheaters like the Colosseum.
Its warm, subdued beige colors are reminiscent of luxurious Italian villas, evoking the feeling of leisurely brunches and lush scapes. Although this sought-after stone has never truly gone out of style, we have seen an undeniable resurgence in its popularity; especially the vein-cut variety.
From swanky Manhattan penthouses covered by Architectural Digest, to upscale furniture retailers like Restoration Hardware; we have seen vein-cut travertine be incorporated in more interior and exterior designs than ever before. The unique linear striations characterized by this cut of stone add a contemporary essence that looks amazing in large-scale rectangular shapes.
Verona by Pamesa Ceramica is a porcelain tile, effortlessly mimicking the look of natural vein-cut travertine. Its neutral color palette, variety of sizes, and elegant polished finish makes this porcelain stone-ware perfect for any space or design style. Best of all… Island Tile has the Sand & Ivory colors in both the 12” x 24” & 24” x 48” sizes IN-STOCK! What are you waiting for? It’s time to bring the European vacation you’ve always dreamed of to your home. Give us a call, or visit our showroom see why Verona is the perfect tile for your next project.