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Top terrazzo trends from 2024

During 2024 terrazzo continued to develop as one of the most versatile and sought-after materials in interior design. Designers have been pushing boundaries with their requests for bold colours, sustainable techniques, and innovative applications. Here’s a look at the top terrazzo trends we’ve seen over the year, commissioned by architects, designers, and homeowners. Bold colour combinations There are plenty of options for neutral, understated terrazzo – and plenty of applications […]

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Finalist in prestigious Mix Awards

We are very excited to announce that we are finalists in the Mix Awards 2024. We’re one of nine finalists in the Product/Surface category for our sustainable terrazzo, Rubblazzo. Rubblazzo is our bespoke terrazzo made using recycled London rubble which is set within an ultra-low carbon alternative to traditional cement. Still a fairly new product, it’s been used in exterior applications, but most recently as an unusual reception island in

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How do I prepare subflooring for a poured terrazzo floor?

Achieving a smooth and sturdy base is crucial for the success of a poured terrazzo floor. Not sure what we mean by a poured floor? Read our explainer article here. Poured terrazzo is a composite material consisting of chips of marble, quartz, granite, or other suitable materials mixed with a cement or epoxy binder. As the term suggests, this mixture is poured on to the pre-prepared floor and levelled to

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Reflections on terrazzo and natural stone in Venice

Marble in Venice Marble quarried from surrounding regions is much in evidence, finding a natural home in the many opulent palaces, grand churches and historic structures. There’s a diverse variety of marble on view everywhere in Venice. The city’s architects used different marbles to create different characteristics and visual appeal. For example, Carrara marble, known for its brilliant white hue and fine grain, was a favourite choice for sculptors and

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Heritage-style marble mosaic work graces entrance to superior refurbished offices

We went back to our roots recently with a marble mosaic. Created for Rox Interiors, it is an impressive feature at the entrance to the stunning refurbished office building 183 Eversholt. A little history This listed building in Eversholt Street is part of the new ‘Knowledge Quarter’ which sits in the vicinity of King’s Cross, Euston Road and Bloomsbury. It was built in 1849 as the headquarters for the Railway Clearing

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Sit back and relax – in terrazzo!

Back in April we took delivery of a stunning fabric – a perfect recreation of one of our most popular terrazzo styles, the iconic TE081. The material had been commissioned from India by one of our clients who had so loved her Diespeker TE081 that she wanted to use it for soft furnishings. Not one to miss out on an opportunity for anything terrazzo-related, our MD John Krause asked the

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fluted

Phenomenal fluted features are trending!

The clean, polished surface of terrazzo is something that we are very familiar with at Diespeker. Many of our projects require a beautiful, simplistic finish. However, there are other ways to play with terrazzo, from bending it (one of our areas of expertise) to creating a fluted design. Diespeker has been creating fluted terrazzo surfaces for some years and we have worked on some superb projects. Recently there’s been a

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Samples by bike!

Diespeker has added to its fleet – with a branded e-bike. So now, if you live in London and you order samples, there’s a chance that you’ll get a two wheeled delivery! As with our delivery trucks, we’ve branded our bike with one of our favourite terrazzo designs, TE007. The Lapierre road bike was wrapped by our friends at Cube London. The bonus, of course, is that this is an eco-friendly method of delivery. The bike is electrically

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Tottenham terrazzo

You don’t have to be a football fan to appreciate terrazzo – but if you are, you might like the footie connection with one of our limited edition designs. Tottenham Hotspur was founded in 1882 (when Diespeker was celebrating its first birthday), and the club had always played their matches at White Hart Lane. Spurs decided way back in 2007 that they needed to upgrade the stadium. The project wasn’t

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Unique Coffee Bean terrazzo table with McCollin Bryan

Tables come in all shapes and sizes but some simply stand out from the crowd. McCollin Bryan’s Coffee Bean table was first launched in 2002 and has continued to be one of their bestselling designs worldwide. These iconic tables up until now have been made of scagliola, a method of casting plaster that is traditionally used decoratively to imitate marble. The mould was one of the most interesting parts of

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