A judicious scattering of multicolored chips on a warm gray background makes the Kobe Cement 24X48 Terrazzo Look Matte Porcelain Tile an understated choice. As a kitchen backsplash or used on walls or floors in the bath, it adds an elegant, serene touch. Designed and made in Italy, the birthplace of terrazzo, Kobe uses modern 3-D printing technology for a contemporary take on a time-honored style. Timeless terrazzo goes contemporary in this collection of large-format porcelain tiles, including Moorish-influenced fish scale and fin motifs. Designed and made in Italy, Kobe honors the rich history of terrazzo—the blending of marble chips and clay invented in the 16th century—while reimagining a classic with modern 3-D printing. The result is a color-body porcelain tile with subtle texture and a handcrafted, artisanal look. Terrazzo may have originated in Renaissance Italy, but it’s been embraced worldwide ever since, from a midcentury metro station in Stockholm, Sweden, to George Washington’s Mount Vernon home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Interior designers love it for its ability to blend with almost any style from traditional to transitional to contemporary. With its unique patterns and colors, Kobe can be subtle or bold, playing a starring or supporting role with equal ease.