travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn 
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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Handcrafted stone is also common throughout the space as well including travertine worktops, marble windowsills, and stone mosaics.
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park The centerpiece of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a sweeping natural travertine rock arch that creates a cavelike feel.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Inside, each villa has a clean and contemporary aesthetic with travertine and limestone, white walls, a neutral color palette, and wispy curtains.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Krieger followed no strict rules, drawing inspiration from the colors, motifs, and geometric patterns of the style, while also making a mental detour to 1970s Italy, incorporating waterfall stools in the living room and a travertine table in the dining area.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park The centerpiece of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a sweeping natural travertine rock arch that creates a cavelike feel.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Inside, each villa has a clean and contemporary aesthetic with travertine and limestone, white walls, a neutral color palette, and wispy curtains.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Krieger followed no strict rules, drawing inspiration from the colors, motifs, and geometric patterns of the style, while also making a mental detour to 1970s Italy, incorporating waterfall stools in the living room and a travertine table in the dining area.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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