This is simply because terrazzo was initially used on terraces and other outside spaces - because it remained in great condition outdoors.

The word 'terrazzo' comes from the Latin word for terrace. And the first terrazzo floors as we know them today were born. They perfected their technique, and in time replaced the clay with cement. In fifteenth-century Venice, marble workers mixed leftover pebbles with clay in a bid to come up with new materials. It may have experienced its golden age in the 70s, 80s and 90s, but the roots of terrazzo go way back. In architecture, its strength and durability made it the go-to solution: affordable and easy to maintain, this material has leapt ahead of the competition. Ever since then, architects, interior designers and decorators across the globe have been clamouring to get hold of a material that spent decades decking out working class homes from the mid-20th century onwards. But in 2018, this iconic seventies trend made a comeback, prompted by prominent trade shows like Cersaie and Casadecor. Not even that long ago, it looked like the terrazzo trend had vanished into obscurity. Ranges like Takara are proof: terrazzo is here to stay. It's now firmly back under the spotlight, with a new look and fresh detailing, above all in the ceramic tile format. This is a trend that's shown a remarkable capacity to reinvent itself. Terrazzo can thank trade fairs such as Cersaie and Casadecor for its 2018 comeback.

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