MODERN MARBLE DESIGNS

2/26/2018

cONSIDER MARBLE

Marble is a metamorphic rock made from limestone that has been heated and pressurised under the earth's crust. Marble is therefore a lot stronger than its former limestone self and this is why kitchen designers will often select marble over limestone for kitchen construction.

How to incorporate marble in your kitchen desigN

A marble kitchen can have many different looks depending on how you decide to feature the marble in your kitchen design. Here are some popular and traditional ideas for your marble kitchen:

You can feature a full marble island with matching marble bench tops on the surrounding parts of the kitchen.
Pair marble with wood to create a classic yet warm marble kitchen.
If you want a dramatic affect then contrast a black kitchen with marble bench tops.
Marble can be used in all monochromatic white kitchens to bring a sense of elegance to your traditional kitchen. In this design it would usually feature as a marble bench top or marble splash back.
Combining your marble bench tops with a grey kitchen will really make the veins in the marble stand out. They will be the wow factor in your new marble kitchen.
Marble is great for minimalism. If you want a kitchen that is simple, elegant and minimalist, then combine white marble with a white kitchen or black marble with a black kitchen.
Marble is striking when used in all black kitchens. It must be combined in a kitchen space that has a lot of natural light to avoid your marble kitchen being seen as dark and closed in.
You can create a central focal point in your kitchen by adding an extra thick slab of marble to your island bench top.
You can also include a highly polished slab of marble as a feature on an island. This looks spectacular in black.
If you have the right space for your marble kitchen then a matching marble wall could be a design option to include. Consider matching it to your island bench top.
If you really want a marble kitchen you can even incorporate marble floors that match the marble bench tops.
Marble island kick with a matching splash back is a clever way to avoid using marble as a bench top but still feature it enough to be considered a marble kitchen.

tHE Positive features of marblE

Marble is a natural material and therefore it has some unique qualities to bring to the table:

Once marble splash backs sealed they are very easy to clean.
Marble is softer to work with than other stones.
It has a brighter look than other stones.
Marble does not conduct heat and it remains naturally cool.
Because Marble is easy to locate and purchase it can be less expensive than other stones.
If marble tiles are damaged they can be replaced.

Reasons you might avoid marble in the kitcheN

Marble is not considered as durable as other stones. This is because it is a porous material. With this mind, it is easy to see how it might stain and scratch with daily use. Marble is also know to react with acidic foods and because of this it requires regular sealing to protect it from staining. If you incorporate a marble slab into your kitchen design you should also be aware that these are nearly impossible to repair and in most cases would have to be replaced if you cracked or chipped your marble bench top.

GETTING STARTED

KICH will help you to select the right feature material for your kitchen. If you want a marble kitchen, their experienced kitchen designers will show you how to feature the marble in your kitchen design to ensure you benefit from its elegance and beauty.

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