Travertine is a natural type of stone, like the granite in your kitchen or the marble in your bathroom. However, travertine only develops around certain types of mineral spring deposits, giving this unique type of limestone a distinctive and striking appearance.
Travertine, which is commonly used for both flooring and backsplash, is available in four basic styles or textures:
- Brushed: Brushed travertine has a matte (non-reflective) finish due to wire brush treatment.
- Honed: Honed travertine is halfway between matte and glossy, creating a balanced, subtly polished look.
- Polished: Shiny and glossy, polished travertine is an eye-catching, sophisticated style.
- Tumbled: Tumbled travertine is treated to look aged and rustic, opening a style portal to the ancient world.
With this wide range of textural styles, a warm and buttery color palette that ranges from rust to beige, and a durable composition that can withstand even heavy-duty wear-and-tear, travertine makes a timeless yet trendy addition to any home or apartment
