Travertine Look Porcelain Tile has a classic, old-world look, ideal for that Tuscan kitchen design you’ve been admiring. Travertine is versatile, though, and can fit in other décor styles as well: rustic, contemporary, traditional, minimalist, and more. Its subtle beige coloration and touchable texture give any room charm and character.  However, real travertine has its limitations. It’s expensive, it needs special care, and there are places it shouldn’t be installed at all, such as showers and floors with heavy traffic. That’s why so many home decorators have worked to mimic the look of travertine in other materials, such as vinyl, stained cement, or even creative painting techniques. While these methods might deliver some of the characteristics of quality travertine tile, they often end up looking cheap and tacky.  The best option, by far, is to use travertine-look porcelain tile. Today’s tile manufacturers mimic the variations in color more precisely than any stain or paint can ever do. While even the highest-quality vinyl will always have an unnatural plastic appearance, porcelain has a matte polish with tiny divots that not only look like real travertine — they feel like the real thing, too.