From the Pantheon to the Taj Mahal, marble has been the stone of choice for luxurious homes and structures for centuries. The Greeks and Romans were the first to recognise the unique beauty and durability of marble, favouring carrara and calacatta because of their pure white colour.
Because of its long history and iconic design, there is a common misconception that marble is only suitable for classic tastes. However, at Landford Stone, we love to embrace the timeless look of marble, and adapt it for even the most ultra-modern styles. Whether you use this stylish stone for your kitchen, bathroom or flooring, we have ideas, advice and suggestions for how you can make marble the centrepiece of a contemporary home.
1. Contrast Your Colours
Combining black accessories with white marble makes for a bold, striking bathroom space. This almost futuristic design idea is certain to bring a real wow factor to your home.
Black taps, cabinets and rails are a really unique and modern design choice, especially when combined with classic marble veining on the walls and floor. With the huge range of marble-safe cleaners now available, there’s no need to panic about staining, even when choosing a bright, crisp white for your stone to perfectly contrast with the black finishing touches. Pick this design choice to ensure you stay ahead of trends for many years!
2. Dramatic Kitchen Splashback
Guaranteed to make a statement, a marble splashback is the perfect focal point of your modern kitchen.
Placed above the cooker, a marble splashback with a contrasting design and colour to your cabinets really separates the space from the rest of the kitchen, drawing your eyes to its fantastic veining. This works particularly well with wooden shelving, complimenting the marble and further bringing a sense of calming nature to your kitchen.
3. Light Up Your Life
Add a modern touch to any space by fitting lights in your marble surface, which looks particularly striking in flooring.
Pictured here is an elevated bath with marble stairs, fitted with subtle spotlights. This says class and elegance, a fixture that will really stand the test of time. Floor-level lighting also really bring out the shine on a marble surface, creating light and space even in smaller rooms.
4. Coloured Veining
Strong veining continues to be a huge trend for UK homes, and it looks set to rise even further in popularity into 2022. The unique and beautiful patterns of marble make your flooring a show stopping feature, even when the rest of the room is neutrally decorated. This makes even more of a modern impact when the veining is a bold and contrasting colour.
5. Go For Gold
Although marble can be striking when you choose thick veining it is also great for a more neutral surface. Going for a softer colour choice allows you to play around with different coloured furnishings and finishing accents to create your own unique look that brings out your personality.
Try pairing marble with gold elements to create a classic look with a twist.
