Despite certain practical limitations, many homeowners love marble worktops for their kitchen. Marble is available in endless design patterns, as it’s naturally quarried from the earth’s crust. This makes each marble slab one-of-a-kind.
Homeowners and interior designers still consider marble as an ultimate epitome of luxury and elegance. That’s the reason why many people believe this natural stone to be one of the strongest contenders for modern kitchen worktops, despite certain limitations.
From white to grey marble, this natural stone is available in numerous colour ranges than one can imagine. It is also available in varying grains and vein patterns, which make each marble completely distinct. Here is the list of various marble types to help you make the best choice:
1. Carrara Marble
Carrara marble is one of the most common types of marble for kitchen countertops, as well as flooring and wall cladding. As the name indicated, it is quarried from Carrara in Italy while some marble slabs also originate in Tuscany.
Generally, the Carrara marble worktop is white. But it also comes in distinct shades of grey and bluish-grey. Carrara Gioia marble has beautiful linear veins scattered across the surface in the form of soft feathery design, creating a minimalist drama.
2. Statuario Marble
Statuario Marble is not as popular as Carrara marble but boasts similar dramatic appeal. It is also quarried in the Carrara region in Italy. The Statuario marble worktops are white and semi-translucent with light grey veining throughout its surface. However, it is brighter and reflective than Carrara marble.
3. Calacatta Marble
Calacatta Marble worktop is a rare variety and expensive than Carrara. It is also quarried in Italy’s Apuan Mountains in the Carrara region. It has a pure white background with thick, dark grey and gold veining. Its distinctive pattern and unique colour variations make it one of the best luxurious countertop options.
4. Nero Marquina Marble
If you are looking for a true black marble for your kitchen or bathroom, Nero Marquina marble is the best option. It is quarried in Basque Country in Spain, precisely the Marquina region.
The appearance of Nero Marquina worktops is deep black with pure white veins scattering across the surface. This dark marble is popular in Spain and other parts of the world. It is well-known for its fine grains and dramatic appearance.
5. Crema Marfil Marble
Another gorgeous marble of Spain is the Crema Marfil. It is a coloured marble that comes in a wide range of hues – from light beige to yellowish colours – with irregular and interspersed veining. The neutral colour makes it perfect for kitchen countertops to complement dark-hued cabinets and other worktop materials.
6. Arabescato Marble
White is the most associated colour with Arabescato marble. But this Italian natural stone also comes in grey and black hues. Arabescato marble worktops boast veining and grains in three colours to give an uber-luxury feel to home interiors.
Published by Jesus Alberto Mouzo on October 18, 2019
