Marble is one of the most beautiful materials in the world so the more you add to your home, the better, in our opinion.

But how, exactly, should you shoe-horn it in? That’s what we discuss in this post. As you’ll discover below, there are more options than you might expect.

Kitchen Backsplashes

Marble looks great everywhere, but it is particularly welcome as a backslash. Placing it on the wall between your kitchen countertops and cabinets adds a real sense of luxury to the room and ensures that pesky food splatter is easy to wipe off. It’s also nice to look at while you’re washing up.

Just remember, if you plan to use marble as a backsplash, get it sealed regularly. If moisture gets in, it’ll damage the material and make it look greyer and duller.

We always recommend having resealing done by the professionals at Stoneworx®. Doing it yourself might seem like a viable option, but marble kitchen countertops and backsplashes need to be treated with the care only an expert can provide.

Coffee Tables

A calacatta marble coffee table in your living room can look stunning and add an extra touch of luxury to the space. This special type of marble from Tuscany, Italy, has a white finish that makes it more striking than conventional marble slabs.

Marble coffee tables are usually simple, but elegant. To turn them into a genuine focal point, keep the rest of the room neutral. If you need to soften their look, place a plush rug underneath.

Marble Floors

Marble floors are bold, striking, and transformative. Covering the entire floor in marble tiles gives your home a unique, premium look that’s virtually impossible to replicate synthetically.

The great thing about marble flooring is how easy it is to clean. Just sweep it with a soft-bristled broom and collect the dust in a pan. (Don’t use anything harsh or rough as it could scratch the surface).

Marble Walls

You can also use marble on the walls. Homeowners often use it for all four bathroom walls to create an atmospheric space like no other. In the living room, you can use it as a statement wall for the TV or fireplace.

Remember, marble and wood both complement each other, so try to use them together as often as you can. Calacatta gold marble, for instance, pairs beautifully with dark brown wood species, such as teak or mahogany.

Marble Countertops

Marble is a good material for kitchen countertops if properly sealed. It looks stunning and helps to brighten the whole room – a big step up from conventional laminate counters.

However, as before, you need to be careful how you use it. Marble is porous, so requires regular sealing to look its best. Plastic top coats protect the underlying rock from liquid, but if you scrape them away, they won’t work.

Do not cut directly on marble. Always use a chopping block. Cutting directly damages the sealant material and makes it easier for water to get into the rock.

As with all countertops, we recommend using trivets when placing hot pots or pans on stone surfaces.

Bathroom Countertops

Adding a marble bathroom counter is the perfect way to jazz up a dull room. It immediately adds a sense of luxury and beautifully frames your basins and mirrors.

It’s also a sensible choice from a practical perspective, too. Unlike many other countertop materials, soap scum doesn’t stick to it. To clean, just wipe a soft, damp cloth over the surface to reveal the material beneath.

Pink calacatta is one of our favorite colors for bathroom countertops, but white calacatta or even travertino styles will work, too. You can also use marble in other locations around your bathroom, including on top of the toilet, on the bath shroud, and even on shower walls.

Lamps

Yes, that’s right: you can also include marble in your home by installing marble lamps. These tend to have solid marble bases that exude quality. Marble material also diffracts the light around the room, expanding the brightness further and making everything appear more sparkling and beautiful.

Stairs

Finally, if you really want to make a statement when people walk into your home, you can also add marble to your stairs, hallways, and landings. The immediate effect is striking and, sometimes, overwhelming.

Of course, if you do decide to get marble stairs in your home, make sure that you reinforce the underlying structure. Marble staircases are exceptionally heavy and laying them before doing the necessary structural work can be hazardous.

Marble staircases pair exceptionally well with cast iron or steel ornamental railings. They also go well with wood themes, thanks to the natural appearance of the material.

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8 Ways to Incorporate Marble into Your Home