NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
The 23rd "Golden Apricot" Yerevan International Film Festival has kicked off
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
Nikos Vertis to perform in Armenia for the 3rd time at the invitation of “ACVA BUILDINGS”
NEWS.am STYLE
NEWS.am STYLE
From the Colosseum to modern mansions: Travertine makes a stylish comeback
Travertine — the stone that built the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica — is experiencing a modern revival, celebrated for its natural veins, warm tones, and timeless elegance. Designers are embracing it for interiors and furniture, combining durability with organic beauty, WWD reports.
Renowned American designer Mick De Giulio, known for his bold and refined interiors, notes: “Today, travertine feels more relevant than ever. It meets modern design needs — neutral, yet capable of making a striking visual impact.”
De Giulio frequently uses the stone for fireplace surrounds, wall cladding, and countertops, often juxtaposing it with metal to create depth and texture.
In Italy, Salvatori, a family-run company spanning three generations, emphasizes travertine’s unique qualities, highlighting that its beauty depends not just on geographic origin, but on how it ages, patinas, and responds to its environment. CEO Gabriele Salvatori explains: “Travertine is a living material. How it’s quarried, selected, and processed determines how stunning it will be in a space.”
At Paris Design Week, American designer Haydn von Werp showcased his Arcus collection — a sofa, bench, and bar cart crafted from travertine, inspired by ancient ruins and Art Deco aesthetics. “The material allows for contrast: it can be polished for a refined, controlled effect, or left raw to highlight architectural strength,” von Werp says.
This season, travertine has appeared across interiors and outdoor spaces alike, from RH’s California collections to Cassina’s Patricia Urquiola-designed garden furniture. Italian brand Giobagnara also unveiled a luxury games collection featuring travertine, leather, and wood.
Even in architecture, the stone poses challenges. For the Zurich Polytechnic architectural school, monolithic travertine panels up to 16 feet tall were used as solar louvers. Salvatori recalls: “Such blocks aren’t commercially available. We had to commission custom equipment and rebuild the supply chain specifically for this project.”
Today, travertine is more than just a material — it’s a symbol of craftsmanship, heritage, and contemporary style, bringing the grandeur of ancient luxury into modern homes without losing its relevance in today’s design world.
Follow NEWS.am STYLE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Dior at $800, Maison Francis Kurkdjian at $1,200: The Most Luxurious Advent Calendars of 2026 From thousand-dollar fragrances to high-end skincare, luxury brands have turned the countdown to the holidays into an indulgence for affluent shoppers...
- Outrage Over Inaccessible Luxury: Why Dior and Hermès Boutiques Were Looted in France Riots in France have led to the looting of boutiques belonging to Dior, Celine, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent. Images of ransacked stores have become some of the most widely discussed scenes from the protests sweeping the country. But, as The New York Times fashion critic Vanessa Friedman observes, the attacks on luxury brands may reflect not only street violence but also growing resentment over social inequality...
- Luxury Yachts, Secret Palaces and Private Hunting Grounds: How the World’s Most Brutal Dictators Spent Their Holidays While millions of North Koreans struggle with hardship, Kim Jong Un appears to spend his summers very differently — aboard a luxury yacht equipped with swimming pools and water slides, the Daily Mail reports...
- Bugatti Restores One-of-a-Kind $5 Million Veyron With a Polished Aluminum Body The hypercar shines like a mirror once again. Bugatti has completed the restoration of a unique Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse featuring a polished aluminum body. Once regarded as the most expensive version of the model ever made, the car has now regained its original brilliance thanks to specialists from the brand’s bespoke division, La Maison Pur Sang...
- Kylie Jenner’s $50 Million Fantasy Bra Set for Private Sale: Who Could Own the Most Expensive Victoria’s Secret Showpiece? The $50 million Fantasy Bra worn by Kylie Jenner during her Victoria’s Secret runway debut in 2026 is being prepared for a private sale. According to Page Six Style, the extraordinary piece will return to Jacob & Co.’s New York boutique, where wealthy buyers will have the opportunity to purchase it...
-
23:01, October 22
Dior at $800, Maison Francis Kurkdjian at $1,200: The Most Luxurious Advent Calendars of 2026 -
22:18, October 22
Outrage Over Inaccessible Luxury: Why Dior and Hermès Boutiques Were Looted in France -
21:33, October 22
Luxury Yachts, Secret Palaces and Private Hunting Grounds: How the World’s Most Brutal Dictators Spent Their Holidays -
20:26, October 22
Sharon Stone, 68, Recreates Iconic Basic Instinct Scene 34 Years Later -
19:39, October 22
Bugatti Restores One-of-a-Kind $5 Million Veyron With a Polished Aluminum Body -
19:17, October 22
Dolce&Gabbana and Mytheresa Unveil Luxurious Christmas 2026 Collection -
16:27, October 22
Is the Birkin Era Coming to an End? Hermès’ Iconic Bag Is Losing Its Appeal as Resale Prices Plunge -
15:40, October 22
“He Is Becoming More Dangerous”: Psychologist Says Trump Displays Signs of Psychopathy -
15:18, October 22
Queen Camilla Distrusted Meghan Markle From the Start and Believed She Had “Zombified” Prince Harry -
14:32, October 22
“Money Will Become Irrelevant”: Elon Musk Predicts a Currency-Free Future and Reveals What Will Happen to His Billions -
14:09, October 22
Mark Zuckerberg Threatens to Leave California and Sell His $110 Million Mansion Over Proposed Billionaires’ Tax -
13:19, October 22
Kylie Jenner’s $50 Million Fantasy Bra Set for Private Sale: Who Could Own the Most Expensive Victoria’s Secret Showpiece?
All materials
@NEWSam_STYLE
@NEWSam_STYLE
- Archive