Marble tiles can be used to amazing effect in floors, walling, fireplaces, stairs and countertops. However, in this helpful article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about marble furniture.

Marble furniture might not be the first thing you think about when it comes to this spectacular natural stone, but it can be a great way to decorate any space. 

Marble Furniture: What exactly is it?

The simple understanding of the term is any type of furniture that is made from marble stone. Of course, this can include tables, coffee tables, chairs, benches and desks but even some lesser known types of furniture, such as sculptures or pedestals.

In addition to the fantastic, luxurious aesthetic of marble, this natural stone is highly popular for its versatility in matching all kinds of internal design styles. This is one of the many reasons why you find marble in homes around Australia and across the world, whether it be in living rooms, dining areas, bathrooms, kitchens or hallways.

Marble furniture is fashioned from quarried slabs of stone. This means that not only is there a wide range of styles, sizes, and colours to choose from, but every single piece of furniture is unique and one of a kind. As every slab is different, every subsequent piece of furniture will be equally as original.

On a practical note, the hardy nature of marble that makes it such a popular material for use in flooring and countertops also makes it handy for furniture. With regular and basic maintenance, your marble items will last and look a million bucks for long into the future. 

How to Decorate Your Space with Marble Furniture

1. Tables

Countertops are popular applications for marble. Whether dining tables, vanity tops or counter tops, these large pieces of a home’s decor and structure offer plenty of scope for bringing to life the hero that is marble stone. 

There are a few different ways in which you can use marble in a table application.

(a) Dining Room Tables

If you’re a fan of entertaining and hosting, or just want to elevate family dinners, marble table furniture looks and functions wonderfully.

(b) Coffee Tables

The coffee table might be humble in terms of height, but it can truly be the focal point of a living room. Using marble in your coffee table can infuse this centrepiece with a sense of wow!

(c) Countertops

Aside from the durability and hardiness of marble, this stone looks absolutely amazing. That’s why kitchen countertops are a popular choice for marble applications, as are bathroom countertops. Both of these types of furniture need to be up to the challenge of everyday activity but also deserve to look glorious in and of themselves. 

(d) Accent Tables

Accent tables are so named as they provide a point of visual emphasis. While some can offer practical value, a marble accent table is primarily a decorative piece to help improve the overall aesthetic of a room. 

2. Chairs and Pedestals

Marble chairs and pedestals can be just as effective and jaw-droppingly beautiful as tabletops. Elegant, minimalist-styled chairs carved from marble are perfect for matching with pre-arranged interior styles or as the cherry on top for a top-to-toe re-styling. 

3. Outdoor Furniture

Both light coloured and black marble furniture offer a lot of decorative potential. When it comes to bringing to life and adding a bit of personality to an outdoor space, marble is the perfect option. Stunning, durable and elegant, it’ll elevate just about any outdoor area without making the space feel cluttered. 

4. Sculptures

Marble furniture varies from the very large to the small and contained. Marble sculptures add a lot of elegance and sophistication to a space without taking up a lot of room. Sculptures come in all the range and sizes, and can certainly suit any style. 

In fact, there are a ton of different types of sculptures as well beyond just the decorative statuettes. Think bookends, candleholders, paperweights, coasters and other standalone pieces of art. 

5. Statues

If you’re willing and able to take your marble sculptures to the next level, larger statues are a great option. Most commonly incorporated in outdoor areas and gardens, there’s still no reason why it can’t be used internally as well. Just remember not to choose a statue that doesn’t suit or overpowers your existing design aesthetic.

6. Accessories

When you stop and consider it intentionally, living and dining areas are often adorned with all sorts of accessories. From vases to bowels, using marble accessories can be a subtle and economical way of using this amazing natural stone to excellent effect. 

7. Fireplaces

Fireplaces can be made of a variety of materials, but none are as elegant and luxurious-looking as marble. Of course, this natural stone is also heat resistant which makes it useful as well as stunning for a spot prone to higher, concentrated temperatures.

8. Sideboards

Sideboards are often relied upon for storing important china or cutlery, or anything for that matter. There is no reason why you can’t use a marble sideboard for both practical utility and to decorate your entire dining or living room. 

Need more marble furniture advice? Give us a call!

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Decorating your home with marble furniture doesn’t have to be difficult and with our expert advice it won’t be! All it starts with is a simple stress-free and no obligation chat to get started.

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We love bathrooms! And you deserve to love your bathroom too.

Marble stone is one of our favourite ways of enhancing and elevating just about any space in the house, the bathroom included. 

However, knowing that you want to incorporate marble is one thing; knowing how to do so is quite something else.

Read on for our guide and tips for using marble to take your bathroom to the next level.

An Intro to Marble

Marble is a type of natural stone that is commonly used in construction and interior design. Made from calcium carbonate and known for its unique pattern of cloudy veining amidst majestic off-white shading, carrara marble in bathrooms is particularly popular. 

Fortunately, marble comes in a wide variety of different colours aside from the iconic aesthetic it is most commonly known for. There are white, grey, pink, black, blue, red and green marble slabs available, so you’re bound to find the right style for you and your home. 

The Benefits of Marble

Durability

Marble, like all natural stones, is very hard and highly durable. This makes it fantastic for use in the bathroom where not only will it be exposed to significant amounts of moisture and water, but also a lot of daily activity. 

Elegance

If you’re after an elegant material to uplift your bathroom, marble offers a fantastic solution. Known and associated with luxury for a long time for good reason, few materials can match the natural beauty of marble. 

Resistance

Marble isn’t just durable but actively resistant to everything from heat to staining. With minimal maintenance and resealing every few years, your marble will not just last for ages but will look fantastic as well. 

Versatile

Using marble for bathroom walls, floors or other applications gives you a lot of versatility in choosing the right pattern and colour that suits your overall interior design style. The patterns, colours, and shading available all vary to significant degrees, which gives you the scope you need to find the aesthetic you want. 

Investment

Marble doesn’t just look great and last well, but it also greatly increases the value of your property. If you’re thinking of investing in your home for potentially selling it in the future, marble is a fantastic way to go. 

Environmentally Friendly

Natural stone tiles, such as marble, do not use chemicals or other highly polluting substances in its manufacturing. Being quarried and cut to size, it’s a far more eco-friendly way to elevate your bathroom than many other materials. 

Tips for Marble Bathroom Decor

1. Use a Marble Countertop

Marble countertops make for an excellent addition to just about any bathroom. Not only does it look luxurious and stylish, but marble stone’s durability and easiness to clean makes it ideal. 

Using it in a contained application such as a bathroom countertop allows you to still incorporate it elsewhere (or not) without the costly requirement of going all out from the outset. 

2. Elect for a Marble Sink

If a marble countertop is too much, perhaps consider a standalone marble sink. This subtle touch of elegance can help to elevate the entire room. There are still plenty of options for customisation here, so don’t worry. From the shade and style of the marble itself to the shape of the sink, there’s a lot to choose from.

3. Keep it Contained to the Vanity

Even the bathroom vanity can look fantastic with some marble. Like the countertop and sink, the vanity provides a perfect opportunity to infuse a minimal yet effective amount of marble without breaking the bank.

4. Focus on a Backsplash

Backsplashes aren’t just for the kitchen! If you love the look of marble–and who doesn’t–but don’t have the budget you wish you had, a marble splashback can be another fantastic way to make the most with less.

5. Marble Floor Tiles

There is no better way to enhance the overall look of your bathroom than with elegant marble floor tiling. Regardless of the style, pattern and shade of marble slab you choose, it will look a treat! Plus, with its high level of durability and resistance to moisture with proper resealing, it’s extremely practical for use as well. 

6. Marble Showers

The shower is often considered a sanctuary within a sanctuary. We love the spa-like feel that a marble shower surround provides. If you absolutely love the look and feel of it too but are not sure you’re ready or able to incorporate it across the entirety of the wall(s), the shower is an excellent option. 

7. Wall-to-Wall Stone

If you’re ready to go all the way with your stone tiling, using marble for bathroom walls offers plenty of scope and opportunity. Your bathroom will be utterly transformed with sophisticated-looking marble reaching from floor to ceiling. 

8. A Luxury Bathtub

You might not think of the bathtub as the first or foremost option for applying marble, but it can be a really fantastic opportunity to create a truly jaw-dropping centrepiece in your bathroom. 

9. Mirror Framing Made of Stone

We often forget to consider the surroundings of our mirror, seeing as we’re so used to looking into the centre of it instead. But the truth is that marble provides the perfect framing material to help bring your mirror, and anyone reflected in it, to life. 

10. Marble Accents

Sometimes dynamite comes in small packages. Bathrooms are filled with small accents that can be used to great and cost-effective effect when elevating your bathroom. Knobs, handles, towel racks, tapware and soap dishes can all be found in marble to provide that perfect elegant touch. (P.S. If you’re wondering what colour towels to use in a marble bathroom, make sure to contact us at Euro Marble!)

Euro Marble: the marble bathroom decor experts

Ready to start exploring how to use marble for your bathroom? We’re brimming with ideas and solutions for enhancing any room of the house with this stunning, one-of-a-kind stone and we can’t wait to help you!

Let’s get started: contact our team today. 

Marble Coffee Table Styling in the Home

Marble stone can be used just about everywhere and anywhere in the home. From the kitchen floor to the entryway and from your bathroom to your staircase, marble looks and functions wonderfully. One of perhaps the lesser known applications of this fantastic natural stone is the humble coffee table.

Marble coffee tables are becoming more and more popular but remain one of the lesser known applications. If you’re considering different ways of incorporating marble in your home, we’d highly recommend the coffee table.

How to Style a Coffee Table

Coffee tables come in all sorts of styles, sizes and shapes. Normally, they are placed in the centre of a living room, lounge or sitting area.

With the primary purpose of providing a surface for holding drinks, snacks, books, and other items that you may want to have within reach from the couch or sofa, many people miss out on the potential styling a coffee table has to offer.

Choosing marble for your coffee table can turn an almost purely functional piece of furniture into a focal point and stylish centrepiece in and of itself. You and your family or guests are bound to sit around the coffee table and socialise, so why not make the most and turn it into something spectacular?

Of course, styling a coffee table in the right way can be easier said than done. After all, you don’t want the table to seem empty nor do you want to overshadow the hero of the marble itself. To help you, here are some ideas to get you started with discovering how to style a coffee table.

Marble Coffee Table Styling Ideas 

1.  Choose Complementary Colours

One of the important first decisions to make when styling a marble coffee table is to consider the colours. Think about the colour of the marble itself and consider which contrasting or complementary colours you want to use in your styling. If your marble coffee table is a strikingly bold colour, you may want to opt for neutral accessories so that the aesthetic isn’t too overwhelming. If you have a neutral coloured coffee table, think about what sort of colours you want to infuse into the space to bring the table and its surroundings to life.

2.  Focus on Texture

Somewhat counterintuitively, the aesthetics of a marble coffee table styling isn’t just about how it looks. To add visual interest to your marble coffee table, incorporate a mix of textures and materials into your decor. This could mean opting for a plush throw blanket or a raised patterned pillow on your sofa. Most coffee tables are smooth, clean and polished, so think about how you can incorporate some contrasting texture.

3.  Use Different Heights

Playing around with heights is a strong way to create a lasting (and positive) visual impression. Neatly stacked books, vases of flowers, pot plants or even a decorative basket or box beside the table can create a nice visual eye line that is engaging without being overwhelming or off putting. 

4.  Focal Points

Focal points are important for interior design, and all visual design for that matter, as you, your family and your guests’ eyes will all naturally focus on one thing to begin with. By putting care and consideration into your focal point you can help to influence what that one first impressionable thing is. A marble coffee table can be a beautiful focal point in your living room on its own, so consider styling it to draw the eye. Think of a sculpture or a vase if you’re looking for accessories. In terms of the rest of your lounge or room, think about how your furniture can be arranged in a natural way that places the coffee table in the centre. Even lighting in the form of a table or floor map can be used effectively in this regard.

5.  Do Not Clutter

When it comes to marble coffee table styling, keep it simple. Believe us when we say that less really is more. By avoiding clutter and limiting the number of accessories and decor items on the table, you can ensure the focus remains on the beautiful marble table itself. This will help to create a sense of balance and harmony in your living room as well as hero the coffee table. 

6.  Group Items in Trays

If you’re confident with your coffee table styling, an array of accessories can be deftly displayed in a seemingly random order. For the rest of us, simple and elegant trays can be an excellent way to group items together in a manner that seems cohesive and intentional. It also helps to keep the rest of your marble table as clean and uncluttered as possible. 

A Checklist of What to Consider When Coffee Table Styling

• Think about the overall aesthetic of the entire living space or room.
• Look around for what other visual elements and focal points already exist.
• Consider what sort of furniture is in the room and how they are styled.
• Think about whether the coffee table is actually used and how it is used, or whether it is purely decorative. 
• Consider when you’re most likely to sit around the coffee table. For example, Candles can be excellent for primarily night-time use while greenery will perfectly complement day-time use. 
• Remember to consider the size and shape of your coffee table. Keep your styling and accessories proportional to the size of the table unless you’re deliberately playing around visually. 
• Consider what sort of items you want included on the table, how you can arrange them in a pleasant yet balanced mix that looks engaging without being cluttered.

Your Marble Coffee Table Awaits at Euro Marble

Just because we’re known for our big marble projects like kitchen benchtops, staircases, flooring and vanities, doesn’t mean we’re not passionate about marble coffee table styling too.

If you’d like to come into our showroom to view our jaw-dropping selection of marble or you’d simply like to help styling a marble coffee table you already have, make sure to reach out to our team today.

Did you know that green marble slabs can make for an excellent choice of material for use throughout your home?

Of course, marble’s iconic aesthetic is white or offwhite with cloudy grey veining. However, marble comes in a variety of colours and green marble can look absolutely fantastic!

What is Marble?

Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that is formed in the earth when limestone is subjected to high pressure and high temperatures over a sustained period of time. 

During this process the limestone recrystallises. This results in a rock with a distinctively grainy aesthetic. Marble can be formed into a range of different colours such as white, grey, pink and–of course–green.  

Marble has been popular for use in construction and design for centuries. From countertops to flooring and fireplaces to stairs, there are a ton of applications marble is perfect for thanks to its beauty and hardiness.

Green Marble

Green marble occurs when the limestone–during its formation into marble–contains a higher amount of serpentine. This mineral is what gives the marble its distinctive green colour. 

Even among green marble slabs there’s a wide variety of different patterns, shading and styles. Because marble, like all natural stone, is quarried directly from the ground, every single slab is unique and quite unlike any other piece of marble in the world. 

Benefits of Marble

Marble is popular for a number of practical and aesthetic reasons. 

One of the primary reasons marble is popular is its beauty. Marble, no matter the colour, looks beautiful and luxurious and can elevate any space in the home. We know that we might be biased, being called Euro Marble and all, but we simply don’t think anything measures up to the stunning gorgeousness of marble. 

Marble is also a highly practical material because it’s durable and hardy. With some basic and regular maintenance, marble can withstand heavy traffic and lots of activity whether in the bathroom, kitchen or living room.

While marble might require more of an initial cost than some other materials, its hardy nature and luxurious quality means that this is one investment with a high return. Marble is known for increasing property resale values and will be sure to impress potential buyers.

8 Enviable Green Marble Design Ideas

1. Kitchen Benchtop

Have you considered using a green marble slab for your kitchen benchtop? Green marble is a great choice for kitchen countertops, as it adds a touch of luxury and elegance to what’s normally relegated to just a practical, functional space. Green stone can also be paired with a variety of different cabinet and backsplash colours, allowing you to infuse your personal preferences while still being able to create a cohesive and stylish look.

2. Splashback

Green marble tiles make for a perfect splashback. The splashback offers a lot of potential to inject a bit of colourful and life to the kitchen without having to commit to something with potential to become too overwhelming. Whether you opt for classic subway tiling, herringbone or any other pattern, green marble will look an absolute treat.

3. Green Marble Coffee Table

A green marble coffee table will not only look great but it will certainly be a centrepiece for conversation as well. Coffee tables come in all shapes and sizes, but most of them are run-of-the-mill, practical pieces of furniture. With green marble you can take a relatively boring item of the home and create something absolutely wonderful with it.

4. Fireplaces

We love the thought of green marble anywhere but incorporated in a fireplace is one of our favourite options. Whether you opt to use large green marble slabs or smaller tiles is up to you. Eithway the colourful, rich aesthetic will make the entire fireplace pop whether or not there is actually a fire burning inside. 

5. Bathroom Vanities

Marble is a common material for use in bathrooms. Thanks to its hardy nature, though it does need resealing in areas where there is high exposure to liquid and water, marble will stand the test of time. While green marble tiles make for an excellent option for flooring and wall cladding, the bathroom vanity is another often underutilised feature. With green marble, your vanity will look an absolute treat.

6. Flooring

Subtle toned green marble tiles can quite spectacularly elevate your home’s flooring. Whether you use it minimally or throughout the home, the stunning shades and patterns will infuse a sense of nature and wonder to your house. We especially love green flooring matched with white or other neutral toned walls. 

7. Feature Wall

Take one look at a gorgeous green marble slab and we guarantee you’ll fall in love. However, incorporating green in large measure in your home may not be the path you’re ready to take. Yet. Fortunately, a feature wall offers the best of both worlds. If you want to make a bold design statement in your living room, consider using green marble on a wall or two as a focal point. It will help break up the space in an appealing way.

8. Staircases

Staircases receive their fair share of foot traffic, which is why marble is a popular choice of material thanks to its hard-wearing nature. Using green marble in your staircase is an effective and bold way of making a fashion statement in your home. You can choose deep, rich green tiles that will create a moody atmosphere or lighter green slabs that will certainly create a sense of nature and greenery. The choice is up to you. 

Make Visitors Green with Envy – Contact Euro Marble Today

Whether you know exactly what sort of green marble you’re looking for and know exactly how you want to incorporate it into your home, or you’re just wanting an expert to bounce ideas off and talk through your options, we can help.

Make sure to reach out to the Euro Marble team today

The kitchen is a key part of any home and due to the amount of time spent in it, it’s not hard to understand why. Over the past few years, minimalist kitchen designs have exploded in popularity. The sleek, modern and appealing aesthetic of a minimalist kitchen offers a lot of benefits. 

However, if you’re looking to elevate your kitchen without losing the minimalist design, we have got a number of ideas just for you.

Minimalist Kitchens: what are they?

A minimalist kitchen is a design aesthetic that focuses on two things primarily: simplicity and functionality. With a sleek and modern appearance, often kitchens designed in this way feature  limited colour palettes, minimal accessories and decor, and simple yet geometric forms.

The aesthetic aims to promote a sense of calmness and order by keeping everything visually clean and spatially uncluttered. Of course, a key component of a minimalist kitchen design is also functionality. A well designed kitchen will ensure that everything you need for cooking and entertaining is available and accessible without any unnecessary clutter.

Why are these kitchen designs so popular?

Minimalism is popular in interior design, and especially in kitchens, for a number of reasons. 

1. Invites you to slow down

A minimalist kitchen can create a sense of calmness and simplicity in a space where there is actually a lot of hustle and bustle. During our fast-paced, busy lives this can be a welcome relief.

2.  Make the most of your space

Minimalist kitchen designs can also make a somewhat smaller space feel more spacious and open, which can be useful in smaller homes , units or apartments. In addition, minimalist designs often use a narrow range of colours, which can make a space feel increasingly cohesive and harmonious. 

3. Easy styling

Thanks to the more uniform use of colours and limited aesthetic features, it can be easier for a homeowner to style a kitchen, or any room of the house, in a way that works visually. 

4. Lower cost

Finally, minimalistic design styles can be more budget-friendly than other options as it often uses fewer accessories and decor items. When the goal is a clean, sleek look the more items you add, the less you achieve your stylistic aim.

How to Elevate Your Minimalist Kitchen

While many people love a completely minimalist kitchen, there are some subtle yet impactful ways in which you can elevate the space. Whether you’re working in a small kitchen or on a tight budget, here are some ideas to consider.

1. Introduce a Feature

A feature or a statement piece can help to break up the matching colour in your kitchen and add an element of flair visually. There are many ways in which you can add a feature: think a boldly coloured wall, a backsplash, piece of artwork or even graphic wallpaper. As long as it suits your preferred aesthetic and doesn’t clutter the space, a feature can be a great addition.

2. Natural Stone

Natural stone comes in all styles, colours, patterns and shades, which makes it excellent for any kitchen. Whether you use a stone slab as your benchtop or as wall cladding is up to you. Plus, thanks to its durability and hardiness, stone isn’t just a great aesthetic choice it’s also practical as well.

3. Natural Elements

Incorporating natural materials into your minimalist kitchen design is an excellent way to softly touch up the space. Think about using different woods to add a bit of warmth and texture. If you find the minimalist design a little cold but don’t want to feel like the space is cluttered, natural elements can go a long way.

4. Greenery

While we’re on the subject of nature: Adding greenery and incorporating plants into your minimalist kitchen will inject a sense of life and beauty into the already spectacular space. On a totally unrelated note, some natural greenery and plants can also help to improve the air quality in your kitchen, which can come as a welcome relief during your preparation and clean-up times.

5. Lighting

Kitchen lighting needs to be functional, first and foremost, but it can also create an atmosphere. Think about different lighting styles, such as downlights or dimmers, and how they can create a cozy and inviting yet still minimalist atmosphere in your kitchen. 

6. Proportions

One of the key elements of a minimalist design is geometric forms. By playing around with the proportions of your kitchen, for example opting for oversized pendant lights or cabinet handles, you can invoke a sense of visual depth and interest without making the room feel too busy. 

7. Fixtures

From handles to faucets, all kitchens need tapware and fixtures. Luckily, these items come in all manner of styles, shapes, sizes, finishes and colours. By introducing a bit of colour in your fixtures, you can bring the minimalist kitchen design to life without sacrificing any of the practical benefits of the style. 

Kitchen Design Tip

One key tip to bear in mind is that all interior design styles but minimalist kitchens in particular need to be balanced visually. It can be hard to find the right amount of simplicity versus sophistication, but by paying a high level of attention to detail and using a bit of creativity you can enjoy the best of all worlds: a stylish, functional and minimalist kitchen space!

Redoing your kitchen? Do it with Euro Marble!

The team here at Euro Marble love getting stuck into all manner of home renos. We bring our expertise and experience in all things natural stone to the table (no matter what material it’s made of)!

Whether you’d like to discuss more minimalist kitchen design ideas or want to arrange a time to come into our showroom to peruse our stone slabs for yourself, get in touch with us today.