Floors, countertops, wallpapers and tables: you've probably seen
terrazzo around. The coating has made a comeback in interior design in recent years and, since then, it hasn't left our list of references. The "print" appears in all types of products, from
vases, candles and plates , to items
outside the realm of living , such as cell phone cases. The
vintage and, at the same time, cool appearance of the coating is due to the "
little pieces " – or granules – characteristic of the granite, which immediately remind us of a grandmother's house. With multiple variations of
color, size and texture , granite continues to win over architects. and decorators from all over the world. Learn more about
granite and how to use it below.
What is granilite?
Abroad it is better known as
terrazzo , but here in Brazil this coating was named granilite. Produced based on sand, water and cement; and added with granules of
different natural stones , such as marble, quartz and granite, the The coating can be applied to
all types of surfaces , given its versatility. Appearing on floors, halls and walls of buildings and residential projects all over the world, granite's
main advantages include durability, resistance and easy maintenance.
Origin of granite
The origin of terrazzo or granite spans generations and takes us back to the 15th century, in Renaissance Italy. At the time, the nobles of the Venice region needed a
resistant and beautiful material to decorate their mansions. It was then that
marble gained popularity, appearing on the floors of the most luxurious residences of the period. The
leftover marble was used by artisans and the pieces were laid in cement, a practice that gave rise to what we know today as granite.
CASACOR São Paulo 2018. Casa Raízes - Triplex Arquitetura. Os painéis pivotantes foram desenvolvidos em madeira e palha. Eles garantem a entrada de luz e ar fresco, além de revelar aos poucos o ambiente e conectá-lo à natureza. O material comanda a cartela de cores naturais em todos os revestimentos, como no teto com trama de fibras. (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)
How to use granite
With so many
designs, colors and textures available on the market, it can be difficult to choose which one is best suited for your home. To help you with this task, we have selected examples below of granite surfaces that have appeared in
CASACOR exhibitions over the years. Check it out!
Granilite on countertop
Still in the kitchen, another way to renew the space is through the
backsplash – the wall behind the sink that delimits the area between the custom cabinets. In
Casa Pausa , a project by Michel Safatle for
CASACOR São Paulo , the backsplash followed the color palette of the environment and presented a
black and white granite – elegant and sober in the right measure.
Granite decoration pieces
Designer pieces such as
tables, vases, lamps, rugs – the list is endless – can also be made of terrazzo or a
pattern that imitates it . In the
Collector's Room , the explosion of colors does not interfere with the beauty of the
terrazzo on the table. centerpiece , which finds its own way to shine amidst an authentic and lively décor.
Granite floor
In the workspace created by Isabella Lucena and Paula Gusmão for
CASACOR Rio de Janeiro , the terrazzo floor is discreet and its
granules are spaced out . In the
Psychoanalysis Office , the terrazzo may even go unnoticed by the less attentive, but it is the one that adds a
layer of texture that makes all the difference in the composition.
Granilite in the garden
Gardens are also not left out – this is what Bia Abreu proves with her
Garden of the Senses . In the outdoor area, the most important thing is to remember that the highlight should be the plants, so
the smaller and more discreet the terrazzo layout , better.
