The Quiet Allure Of Marble: 5 Ways To Embrace Luxury In Every Vein
From serene bathroom walls to framing them as art, here are 5 ways to incorporate marble finishes, adding timeless charm and a quiet luxury aesthetic to the home.
From crowning cathedrals and majestic cenotaphs to symbolising eternal love, marble is a stone as old as time. Its rich veining and smooth texture have embellished palaces and penthouses and are synonymous with opulence, earning them the magnificent label. Born over millennia through the slow, deliberate crystallisation of limestone under intense heat and pressure, marble is forged deep within the Earth—a testament to nature’s artistry. However, akin to the trend of referencing the classics, this material has shed its exclusivity to grand palaces or solemn cathedrals and sneaks up into contemporaryluxury home interiors. Whether gracing walls or framed as artwork, marble’s storied past gives rise to another trend dubbed ‘quite luxury,’ which screams, stealth wealth infused with minimalist sensibilities. Here are five nifty ways to infuse your home with marble finishes.
Left: The black coffee table is a perfect contrast to the neutral living room. (Image Credit: Pulkit Sehgal). Right: The backlit bar counter crafted in Onyx softly illuminates after the sunsets. (Image Credits: Talib Chitalwala)
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#2 Marble As Functional Home Decor: A Robust Splendour
The greyish marble exudes a minimalist vibe mirroring the wooden accents. (Image credits: Maulik Patel, Inclined Studio)
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#3 Marble As Walls: A Rock Solid Vertical Ascent
In an ode to the vintage classics, marble finishes transcend mere walls, transforming homes into opulent oases draped in eternal elegance. Eschewing mundane painted walls or standard wall tiles, marble walls—with their smooth, polished texture—infuse a pop of colour and magnificence into any space. Whether framing a fireplace or embellishing a feature wall in the dining room, marble drenches the room in a quiet luxury ambience. Imagine sleek greyish Emperador marble, corralling a bathroom bathroom in serenity, transforming it into a plush spa-like arbour. From framing a rustic wooden vanity to serving as a backdrop for a shower cubicle, marble walls elevate the bathroom from functional to utterly fabulous in luxury home designs.
The brown-hued marble melds perfectly with the fittings. Right: The greyish marble cladding in the living room exudes an opulent vibe. (Image credits: Ishita Sitwala)
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#4 Marble As Cladding: Cloaked In Stone
Transcending its role as the flagbearer of load distribution and privacy, walls—often the unsung hero of design—tend to go snubbed. Enter marble cladding, which transforms the wall into more than just a boundary—it becomes the focal point. The intricate veining tells stories, while its polished surface catches the natural light, orchestrating an interplay of shadows. Imagine diagonal marble cladding encasing a column in the living room, juxtaposing the chic with intrepid design. In the bathroom, this cladding takes on a more serene protagonist, serving as a sleek backdrop to a wash basin. The honed marble surface contrasts with the minimalist fixtures, adding an air of quiet luxury. Whether in the living room or bathroom, marble cladding discreetly exudes a stealth wealth vibe.
Veined emerald-hued marble is used as a visual highlight of the ebony WC. (Image credits: The Fishy Project)
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#5 Marble as a Highlighter: Accentuating The Little Things