Five Elegant Ways to Use Marble Stone in the Home

Prized for its opulent appearance and resilience, marble comes in a wide range of colours, patterns, styles and types that far outstrip those of man-made, manufactured benchtops. Because marble stone tiles are so unique, no two pieces are exactly the same - each piece possesses distinct characteristics, ensuring an unrivalled uniqueness. This exceptional attribute makes it an impeccable choice for creating one-of-a-kind centrepieces that are guaranteed to impress your guests. 

As a timeless natural stone, marble will always be in vogue. Many people ask what can marble be used for in a home? We at Attila’s Natural Stone have come up with a list of five stylish applications for marble that are guaranteed to add a touch of nature to any contemporary space.

Marble flooring exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, making it a popular choice for both residential and commercial spaces. With its natural beauty and unique veining patterns, marble stone tiles add a touch of luxury to any room. Its durability and longevity make it a wise investment, as it can withstand heavy foot traffic and last for generations. The smooth, polished surface of marble reflects light, creating an airy and spacious feel in any space. 

From classic white Carrara marble to exotic varieties like Calacatta and New York Marble, there is a wide range of options to suit different design aesthetics. Whether you're aiming for a modern, minimalist look or a more opulent style, marble flooring brings an unmatched level of sophistication and grandeur to your home or business.

The light-reflecting nature of marble, like that of a mirror, allows for increased illumination, lending a sense of brightness and spaciousness to the room. As with marble countertops, marble flooring presents a low-maintenance alternative to conventional materials such as wood.

Marble stone offers timeless beauty and elegance to your bathroom, plus its durability and non-porous nature make it a hygienic and easy-to-maintain choice. Furthermore, marble's natural heat resistance is an invaluable attribute, particularly in scenarios involving heat styling tools such as hair straighteners or curling irons.

Available in a variety of colours and patterns, marble adds character to any bathroom, and every piece of marble is unique, so your vanity will be one-of-a-kind. With the addition of marble, your bathroom will be not just beautiful, but truly functional too.

These days, kitchen counters serve as much more than just a place to prepare meals. They act as a social hub, a party venue, or a location to host guests. Each year, we are tasked with building bigger and more beautiful kitchen islands so that even more visitors can be at the centre of the action. If you want to socialise in your kitchen without getting in the way of the cook, a broad marble stone benchtop is the perfect solution.

Because it is so simple to maintain, marble stone slabs are increasingly being used for kitchen countertops. Given marble’s inherent coolness, it’s an excellent choice for those who do a lot of baking, and the stone’s indestructible heat resistance means they won’t have to worry about scorching the surface. A common misconception about natural stone is that it needs to be constantly resealed, but thanks to advances in technology, marble no longer needs to be sealed every 6 months. With our recommended sealer, it only needs to be resealed every 15 years!

Natural stone is a great material for outdoor kitchen and dining area benchtops because it is heat resistant. Unlike other outdoor flooring options such as wood, stone won’t burn bare feet or hands, even when exposed to intense sunshine. Unlike synthetic materials, natural stones are UV resistant. This means that your outdoor marble stone benchtop won’t break down over time because of the sun.

At the end of a big remodel, marble scraps are bound to pile up. This gives you a unique chance to make one-of-a-kind furniture for your home. Dining and coffee tables made from marble stone are always in high demand because they are both beautiful and useful, and help give the whole house a cohesive style.

A perfect handmade table would be topped with a full slab of marble and could have legs made of wood or metal. This natural marble and wood/metal combo is sure to impress.

Even though marble stone can be more expensive than porcelain or other alternatives, it is a great investment as it stands the test of time and can even help add to the value of your home. While white marble is the most common, there are many other beautiful colour types -  using black or darker marble colours to warm up the look of a space is becoming increasingly popular.

Call Attila’s Natural Stone at (03) 9357 7814 or get a free quote online if you want to buy high-quality, affordable natural stone. If you’re in need of a stone marble installation for a kitchen benchtop, bathroom vanity, bar, outdoor BBQ area or fireplace, you can turn to us, your Melbourne-based stone specialist and supplier.

Looking for high-quality natural stone products for your next project? Visit Attila’s Natural Stone showrooms in Blackburn, Campbellfield and Moorabbin!