Using marble outdoor pavers is a stylish, functional way to create a luxury space outside of your home to match the luxury space within.
Fortunately, there are a range of ways in which you can infuse marble stone paving designs, depending on your preferences, budget and overall style.
In this article, we will help introduce you to some ideas and inspiration for creating luxury outdoor spaces with marble pavers.
Using Marble for Stone Pavers
Marble pavers are cleanly cut and flat pieces of natural marble stone that are used to cover surfaces – generally outdoors. Pavers can be made from a variety of different materials depending on style and application. Marble stone is a common and popular choice for pavers for patios, pool decks, driveways and garden/backyard landscapes.
They are uniquely versatile for many reasons. From the range of colours, styles and patterns of marble to the multiple paver finish options available, marble pavers are a premium choice for outdoor home design. In addition to being able to choose from tumbled finishes to honed, brushed or hammered, pavers can also be customised to include specific weather-resistant qualities, slip resistance and other features.
Benefits of Marble Pavers
1. Aesthetic
Marble outdoor pavers are – first and foremost – unmatched in their elegance. The bold, beautiful colouring of marble complete with its iconic veining makes for the ultimate in luxury garden paths.
2. Durability
Marble pavers are highly durable. As a metamorphic rock, marble is naturally hardy and can withstand heavy foot traffic, extreme weather conditions and general wear and tear.
3. Heat resistance
Marble may be popular around the world, but this stone is particularly suited to life right in Australia as it remains cool to the touch, even on hot days – which is ideal for pool surrounds or even outdoor patios.
4. Low maintenance
With simple, low-effort maintenance – such as sweeping and wiping – you can keep your marble looking and functioning as good as new for many, many years.
5. Value
Marble’s high-end appearance, longevity and popularity makes it a smart economic choice as well. Marble pavers can increase your home’s market value and increase its appeal to potential buyers.
Where to use Marble Outdoor Pavers
Garden Paths
Garden paths offer a ton of creative possibilities for your stone paving designs. Elegant, refined marble walkways are an excellent way of bringing the greenery of your garden to life with natural yet visually appealing colours.
Patios and Courtyards
Marble isn’t just great for patios and courtyards for practical reasons. It is great for aesthetic reasons as well. You can effectively create the luxurious and opulent ambiance you’re going for with the right marble slab.
Pool Decks
Marble, thanks to its heat resistance and slip-resistant coatings, can make for a safe, practical and fashionable choice of pool surrounds.
Driveways
It may seem luxurious to use marble pavers for a driveway, but this iconic stone can transform your entire home and help it to stand out visually.
Steps and Terraces
While marble is a premium choice of building material, it can come with a premium price tag. If you love marble – like us – but are looking for a more budget friendly solution, consider more constrained applications such as a small stepped terrace or outdoor entryway.
Finding the Right Marble for your Outdoor Application
All marble stones are beautiful. But not all marble outdoor pavers are the same.
The surprisingly wide range of colours and styles in marble can make it a bit overwhelming for many people to find the right type of stone for their specific need.
Our team at Euro Marble is always happy to discuss stone paving designs and options, but to help you get started, we have identified three of the most popular types of marble and detailed potential features to help you determine which might be right for you:
- Statuario
- Calacatta
- Carrara
1. Statuario
Statuario Marble is a wonder to behold. Its white colouring with bold veining and patterns make it a high contrast marble and perfect for outdoor applications where you want the marble to stand out and draw visual attention.
2. Calacatta
Calacatta Marble is iconic in its own right and is a richly coloured, dramatically patterned form of marble. The bright white colouring will help your backyard or garden feel breezy and open, whilst the gold or brown veins will add visual complexity and depth.
3. Carrara
Carrara Marble, is an umbrella type of marble that hails from Italy. While Statuario and Calacatta can be considered subtypes of Carrara, standard Carrara is more subtle than the other options yet no less elegant. This lightly grey marble with soft veins is more iconically ‘marble’ and can be the perfect decision for a luxury garden path, patio or pool area.
Marble certainly comes in many shades and finishes, so if one of the classic types doesn’t quite suit your dream outdoor area, check out our range of marble products for more ideas and inspiration.
Tips for Outdoor Marble Paving
No matter what sort of marble slab you end up choosing, or how you choose to incorporate marble into your home, there are a number of tips and tactics that will help your space look, feel and function better than ever.
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- Choose the right finish – consider the application of your marble pavers and then consider whether a brushed, tumbled, or bush-hammered finish is best suited for your needs.
- Always seal your marble – marble stone is certainly highly durable, but it needs to be sealed professionally every few years to maintain its longevity.
- Consider your style – beautiful marble slabs are available in a range of colours and accents, so make sure to consider holistically your chosen style and aesthetic and choose a coloured and patterned marble that will complement your existing or intended design.
