Having trouble deciding on stone elements for a contemporary inspired home? While marbles, limestones, granites, porcelains and concretes normally are lead runners when specifying stone for a modern or contemporary style home, we can’t forget about the age-old travertine.

Travertine is commonly available in a French or Versailles pattern (mixed sizes), feeling very traditional and rustic. However, Marmiro Stones® is able to produce travertines in large format pavers such as 16”x24”, 24”x24”, and 24”x36” which increases the modern feel for this type of natural stone. These sizes mimic the very sleek designs originating from California and Miami. Regardless of color, large format pavers make your space feel more grand and luxurious. (Less grout joints help, too!)

Adding unique finishes to your project can help make travertine mimic concrete, which is a perfect alternative for a modern home. Textured and scratched finishes like Bamboo finish, creates a very cool element to a home, especially on a vertical application and installed long-ways.

If you have a very cold feeling contemporary home, adding travertine can also warm it up! The warming color tones of travertine can help balance a boxy look home with straight lines and hard surfaces. The best way to choose your travertine color is to sample a few options, whether brown, cream, taupe or gray – one of these variations is sure to help create a beautiful look for your modern space.