Hot of the presses… Travertine is coming back! But, did it ever really leave? Travertine is classic, in my opinion, and never really went out of style. It has been used for centuries starting with Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. During the most recent travertine trend, the stone was cut in a “tumbled” fashion. I suspect as it makes it way back around this time, it will have sharp lines/edges, fluted, or large slabs. As when most materials come back, they come back in a new way. (example – 1980s polished brass hardware with the 2020s unpolished brass hardware).
When I saw this kitchen below, I knew I had to write this article!
Diego Delgado-Elias created an all travertine island, countertops, light fixture and range hood to compliment the original travertine floors in a French farmhouse, as seen in Architectural Digest. Notice the original floors are tumbled cut, the new travertine island has sharp clean lines.
Travertine is a classic and I’m glad we are seeing more of it! Here is a villa in France with original travertine floors and staircase.
Remember when I wrote that the grey trend is over and making way for warmer colors? Well, travertine is a perfect compliment to warmer, creamier colors.
Here we have a travertine bath tub and flooring. Notice the floor tiles are 12×24 with sharp cut edges.
A bathroom with a travertine counter with a waterfall edge. It feels very modern. I would love to see a big antique oil painting juxtaposed with the clean lines!
This bathroom has onyx tile with creamy travertine floors.
A bathroom with brushed brass, travertine and white subway tile.
I actually think we will see a lot more of fluted travertine used as backsplashes, like the one below.
Travertine is also making a comeback in the form of furniture. Here are two examples of travertine tables.
Below, travertine is styled in multiple ways – flooring, walls, table, and fluted fireplace detail! It is a little modern for my own preferences, but is an interesting example of what I believe is coming next!
Excited to see more travertine used, as I am a big fan of the natural stone. I have used it in my own home too. So glad it’s back, but… did it ever really leave??
