Design Inspiration Blog — Terrazzo Tile

In North Palm Springs, micro resort Mahala offers a fresh take on the boutique hotel experience, with Tesselle’s Ipanema Grande Terrazzo Tiles making a bold first impression in its central courtyard. Designed as an intimate gathering place, the courtyard brings together many of the elements that define Palm Springs style. A sculptural outdoor fireplace anchors the space, while warm wood seating, lush desert landscaping and open mountain views create an inviting setting for guests to relax. The Ipanema Grande pattern adds rhythm and movement across the courtyard floor. Its oversized terrazzo design feels playful and graphic, while the restrained color...

This kitchen by Louann Bauer of Bauer Design in Petaluma, California brings together clarity, contrast, and personality in a way that feels both intentional and effortless. The backsplash features Ipanema Campos Cement Tile, a pattern that reads as graphic at first glance but softens as you take it in.

In this Denver kitchen, tile is used to bring color and pattern into the space in a focused way. Ipanema Terrazzo Cement Tiles in color Melada appear on both the backsplash and the facade of the island, creating a clear visual connection between two key surfaces.

Color, pattern, and personality come together in this vibrant bathroom designed by Champagne Taste Design. For the backsplash, Dianna selected Ipanema Terrazzo Tile, bringing warmth and movement to the space while complementing the clean lines of the fixtures and cabinetry.

Doug’s remodeled mid-century modern kitchen in Finleyville, Pennsylvania proves that great design honors the past while confidently embracing the present.  The star of the kitchen is the Tesselle Ipanema Costa Terrazzo Tile backsplash. The pattern brings rhythm, movement, and playful character to the space, creating a visual focal point that feels joyful and authentic to mid-century design.