One of the most important aspects of Roman villas that make them so endearing is the use of stone. Marble is popular to some extent but another sedimentary rock, Travertine, actually offers more color and texture than can be found with marble. Both these stones are formed by the same carbonic material action but marble usually spends more time underground at a higher pressure and temperature which makes it more dense and harder. This also tends to mute the vibrant colors of the minerals which is why marbles tend to be grey in tone.

Travertine, on the other hand, still will show the extreme hues that can be obtained with the local mineral content of the hot springs where they are formed. These colors range from deep beiges to very bright royal golds. If you are trying to mimic a Roman villa’s look and feel then travertine wall tiles will give you the look you desire.