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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The interiors are calm and full of natural textures like walnut and travertine, and include ultra-cozy touches like a wood fireplace and a large veranda for outdoor entertaining.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
After providing the travertine for the Latter-day Saint temple in Rome, Mariotti was chosen by the church’s architects to restore the temple on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The main sitting area, between the Coquille d’Or bar and the reception area, feels at once Art Deco and Arts & Crafts with its blend of old and modern– carpets with foliage motifs, a mix of travertine and oak, medieval tapestries and vintage Louis XIII-style armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
After providing the travertine for the Latter-day Saint temple in Rome, Mariotti was chosen by the church’s architects to restore the temple on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The main sitting area, between the Coquille d’Or bar and the reception area, feels at once Art Deco and Arts & Crafts with its blend of old and modern– carpets with foliage motifs, a mix of travertine and oak, medieval tapestries and vintage Louis XIII-style armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Travertine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travertine. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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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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