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!
At Euro Marble, we’re experienced in working with marble applications of all types and sizes. From wall-to-wall cladding to small pieces of marble art, our team live and breathe all things stone.
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.
