The Ogee edge adds a delicate and feminine touch to the counter. This honed Carrara vanity top we recently installed is perfect with the white subway tile. If you find that a leftover stain from a party the night before is not a happy memory of a good time but a dreaded imperfection, then marble is not for you (at least not in the kitchen!)Ī great place for marble would be a master bathroom or powder room – the same rules apply of course but the likelihood of mishaps is less so we often recommend this option to many of our clients. Marble is best for the homeowner that is comfortable with the patina of time which is inevitable with marble. It is prone to staining and etching so beware of red wine and citric acid as they will leave their mark on your counters! You must also be careful not to scratch the stone since it is not as hard as a granite. The stone must be sealed regularly to protect and maintain the stone.

The kitchen below designed by The Cabinetry also features double thick marble counters with a matching backsplash and stainless steel farm sink.Īs you can see marble can be a stunning choice for counters however, although it looks amazing it is a very delicate & porous material. The standard thickness of marble is 1 1/4″ so these counters have been made at 2 1/2″ for a more dramatic and luxurious feel complete with a matching farm sink. Here the counters have been doubled to create an extra thick countertop. Just another way to use the inherent beauty of the stone as a design element. The stone has been matched so the two adjoining pieces mirror one another and create the impression of an open book. The marble for the island above has been “bookmatched”. Marble is mined in Italy, primarily Carrara hence the name. The two popular choices are Carrara – which is on the greyer side with a softer veining throughout (top image) whereas the Calacutta is whiter, bolder and has more dramatic veining (as in the above image). The amount of white vs grey and the variation in veining determine the various types. There are many different types of marble – especially white. Here the Cararra marble is used as a waterfall style counter treatment and also as the backsplash behind the range. You can even go as far as to layout the template on the slab to capture the most interesting areas of the stone when it’s cut. As with any natural stone it is essential to hand select the slab to be sure that you know exactly how your counters will look. The pros of marble – it’s elegant, timeless and since it’s a natural stone the beauty lies in the organic and original patterning that is unique to each slab. Some of the kitchens below showcase this look.

Marble is a hip choice right now and can be seen in any one of the popular design magazines. It’s beautiful white and grey veining looks great paired with the ever popular white painted cabinetry or the grey we are seeing so much of these days. Many of our client love the look of marble.

They not only enhance the overall mood & style of a space but also take the brunt of many daily activities so it’s important to be educated on the pro’s and con’s of going with a particular material. The big question is – Do you go with a natural stone or one of the many man-made engineered materials? Hopefully I will demystify some of the questions and concerns below that many of our clients have raise when selecting a counter with us.Ĭountertops are a vital component of any kitchen or bathroom remodel. The trend in kitchen design as of late is definitely lighter, brighter counter choices. So you have your cabinets selected and now on to the next biggest decision – what to do for countertops.

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