01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Vanilla Ice and Palissandro — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Vanilla Ice Marble is a Turkish cream-white marble with creamy porcelain tones and delicate beige-grey movement. Quarried in Türkiye and available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, staircases, reception areas and sculptural furniture seeking a bright, light-reflective surface without coldness.
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Palissandro Marble is a Turkish natural stone distinguished by long, flowing bands of cream, taupe, grey and warm brown that give it an elegant wood-like rhythm. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, hotel interiors, spa areas, flooring, staircases, fireplace surrounds and bespoke furniture.
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| Property | Vanilla Ice | Palissandro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Ivory | Beige Brown |
| Tone | Warm ivory | Sand brown |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed, Leathered | Polished, Honed, Leathered |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Selection dependent | Available |
| Applications | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a ivory marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and selection-dependent bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Vanilla Ice ↗The project calls for a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Palissandro ↗Both Vanilla Ice and Palissandro are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Vanilla Ice is a ivory marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Palissandro is a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Vanilla Ice suits flooring and wall cladding; Palissandro suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Vanilla Ice offers a warm ivory character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Palissandro offers a sand brown character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Vanilla Ice: selection dependent. Palissandro: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Vanilla Ice is available in polished, honed, leathered. Palissandro is available in polished, honed, leathered. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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