Everything you need to know about…Travertine

Travertine, you’ve seen it everywhere. From floors, walls, bench tops and now most of your favourite furniture and decor pieces are made in this amazing material. But why? Travertine is such a timeless piece, its neutral colour palette and stunning surface texture created through make it the perfect backdrop for your styling pieces in any space.It really does go with everything!

First you might be asking, what is Travertine? Pronounced [Tra-vər-teen], it is a form of limestone, formed at the mouth of hot springs or limestone caves. Characterised by it’s marble like texture and stunning earth-tone colours, it is exactly what you might be missing in your home.

Travertine has been used in many famous buildings and construction throughout history, because it occurs around lakes, valleys and other natural water sources it is a common building material dating back to first Dynasty of Egypt in 3200 BC, stylish well before their time right!

Travertine is most commonly found in white, tan, or cream colours but can also range from grey blue to reddish coral, depending on where in this big beautiful world it is sourced from. The stone naturally has organically shaped pits and pores within which allows water to run through. For our large furniture pieces we fill the holes during production to create a smooth, luxurious finish. Travertine itself is very durable and resistant in various weather conditions, and like any natural stone, it won’t burn, go rusty or change colour, how good!

Here at Trit, we have PLENTY of different Travertine pieces to suit exactly what you are looking for. From side tables, dining tables, to coffee tables, pedestals, and even cute little decor items, we have got you covered!

Featured here are our cube pedestals and cube side tables, the perfect to place to rest your Friday afternoon Martini, or display some beautiful vases in your home or work space. It serves as an incredible statement to uplift any entry space, nook or corner that needs s little something.

For something a little different we can’t go past the geometric shapes, of our Radius Side Table. It’s double tabletop design, adds interest and verticality to your living space, the perfect mix of practicality and sculptural elegance.

A modern reflection of a classic design, our Teardrop Coffee Table acts as a lovely counterpart to your other furnishings. Strong and refined, there are never ending ways to style and position this trio. Sold separately, you can choose to have just one, or get creative with all three!

Simple and classy, the Heather Console Table draws inspiration from a contemporary theme. The angled legs and rounded edges of this console makes the subtle statement you didn’t know you needed. Perfect for displaying your favourite homewares and artwork.

So, now you have all the information about Travertine, it’s time for the important stuff, working it in with your interior. Be inspired by our favourite Travertine products, to help spark the designer in you.
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