The Two Types of Medallions
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see a medallion used in home décor, you know how stunning it can be. Often it even takes you by surprise. But depending on which kind you saw, you might not be aware the other exists. Keep reading to find out about medallions that are used in floors and for backsplashes.
A floor medallion is probably the most common one you’ll see. It’s generally a geometric design inside a circle or square made out of tile, marble or even hardwood. Generally, the materials used to make a floor medallion are the same as the ones that were used on the rest of the floor. So, for example, you don’t often see a marble medallion resting I a hardwood floor.
The other type is a backsplash medallion. These medallions are perfect for taking a functional feature everyone needs, a backsplash in their kitchen, and making it stand out as decoration. When used as backsplashes, medallions are often made out of tile to make cleaning them easy and giving them the durability they need.
A third medallion could be considered wall medallions. Unlike the other two, however, these generally aren’t inlayed into the material. Instead, they’re simply a geometric design made out of one of the common materials that hangs on a wall like a portrait. Although they may not be the traditional kind of medallion, they still look great.
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Article submitted by Medallion Depot. The online store specializes in marble floor medallions as well as those made out of other materials.