• Incorporate warm colours and tones in your design

Terrazzo-look tiles pair well with warm colour schemes because they can appear ‘cold’.

These tiles come in cool and neutral colours that you can brighten up with flashes of color in your interior design.

Pick a colour scheme that has bright, bold colors such as pink, yellow and green. You can also play with different shades of the same colour.

Designs of terrazzo flooring tile often have a slightly reflective surface and will reflect a bit of that colour to the rest of the room.

• Incorporate stone and wood into your design

Terrazzo and wood or timber complement each other perfectly as the two vastly different textures marry together to provide interest and dimension in a room.

Look for pieces that combine the two in interesting ways!

Even though terrazzo-look tiles are manufactured, their multi-toned look makes them appear very organic like they are made of stone.

This enables them to complement the wood very well. Terrazzo tiles also work well with stone interior decorations. When choosing stone ornaments to go with these tiles, opt for subtler materials that have a more dramatic appearance to prevent them from clashing with the tiles.

• Incorporate soft textures into your design

Terrazzo tiling can make a room feel very cold.

For some, this is the intended effect and you can lean into it or you can try to use texture to make it look warmer.

Velvet is a fabric that gives a room a luxurious feel and softens up room. You can have velvet couches, rugs or if you’re really tactful, like curtains.

There are many other textiles that have the same effect and with a bit of research, you can use textures to your advantage.

• Terrazzo suits any room

While terrazzo is traditionally used for flooring and is commonly found in trendy bathrooms, it can be used in many versatile ways.

Its interesting surface pattern and durability make it suitable for most uses, so let your imagination run wild and produce a cool effect by incorporating it in unaccepted ways in your home!

• Printed terrazzo tiles are much more affordable than real terrazzo tiles

There are a few downsides to real terrazzo. Price is a big one! It generally costs much more than terrazzo-look tiles.

You also need to consider the cost of installation as real terrazzo is likely to be more expensive than terrazzo-look porcelain tiles too.

• Printed terrazzo tiles are easier to manage and can be used anywhere

The thickness of real terrazzo tiles can be another downside, as it needs to be planned for from the start of a project.

In renovations, it may not always be possible to use real terrazzo on the floor. If it merges into another space, or otherwise an angle or other product may be needed to prevent a trip hazard.

Maintenance is probably the biggest factor to be aware of. Most real terrazzo tiles are porous, and even when sealed they can be unsuitable for areas like a shower