What Is Terrazzo? 10 Ideas for Terrazzo Tile at Home
Terrazzo is a popular composite material for a variety of applications such as flooring, countertops, wall cladding, furniture and decoration. It’s waterproof, durable, adaptable, and more environmentally friendly than many materials thanks to a production method that uses waste materials.
This low-maintenance material has been around for centuries, but was especially popular in the 1920s and mid-century modern and became a trendy new way to add personality, color, pattern and texture to modern interiors.
Check out these terrazzo ideas to learn how to use this versatile material at home.
What Is Terrazzo?
Terrazzo is a low-maintenance material that is a composite made from stones such as marble, granite, quartz, glass and others. The mixture is held together with plastic or concrete.
Terracotta floors and countertops were popular in the 1920s and 1980s and are a new trend today. Modern designers have begun to see a resurgence of terrazzo in hotel buildings and residences.
Types of Terrazzo
There are many types of self-leveling terrazzo suitable for indoor and outdoor surfaces. You can also choose terrazzo tiles.
Terrazzo Tile Ideas
01 Bold Terrazzo Backsplash
Bold and colorful terrazzo can transform a kitchen with natural wood cabinets and clean lines. This kitchen from Cicada Company uses large speckled terrazzo in muted tones on both the floor and backsplash for a cohesive look.
02 Terrazzo Shower Tile
Neutral terrazzo walls add texture and depth to modern or contemporary style bathrooms, like this bathroom wall from home_and_things. Thin terrazzo also works well in a renovated kitchen or as flooring in a hallway or sunroom.
03 Pink Terrazzo Countertop
Paint your terrazzo with bright colors to unify the color palette in any room.
Pair pink cabinets with pink-flecked terrazzo to create a coordinated look, like in this kitchen from Ponysailor.
04 Terrazzo Vanity Countertop
Terrazzo is easily customizable in color and pattern. Choose bold terrazzo for a statement piece or a quiet, delicately speckled terrazzo bathroom vanity to complement it with colorful tile and gold accents, like this space from Siren Betty Design.
05 DIY Terrazzo Coffee Table
Terrazzo can be used to make furniture and decorations. This DIY terrazzo table from Remodelista is the perfect accessory for a modern living room. Recreate this look on a nightstand or nightstand in your bedroom to bring terrazzo into every room of your home.
06 Colorful Bathroom Terrazzo
We love how easily terrazzo can transform a room: since it takes center stage, it instantly transforms a space from basic to luxurious. On its own, the white iron vanity in this bathroom by tian_designs appears minimalist and sophisticated, but when paired with the tan and beige terrazzo wall, it becomes a statement piece.
07 Terrazzo Floor Tiles
Use terrazzo on the main level and a walk-in shower in a modern bathroom to unify the space. This contemporary walk-in shower from The House of Wood features large, delicately patterned terrazzo tiles that add sophisticated depth to an otherwise neutral space.
08 Terrazzo Wall Art
Get the terrazzo look for less with DIY tile style wall art. Framed paintings from The Wooden House can be completed in half a day.
09 Terrazzo Kitchen Countertop
Bold terrazzo will instantly become the focal point of any room. This modern kitchen, designed by Caitlin Mochun and Tammer Hijazi, combines colorful terrazzo with white walls and open shelving in light wood, creating a sense of balance.
10 Terrazzo Accessories
Use terrazzo tiles as inspiration for decorative pieces like this DIY candle holder from Hester’s Hand Made Home. Terrazzo style candlesticks are made of polymer clay.