As far back as I can remember, I have always been smitten with marble. I love its classic look and am particularly fond of pieces which are white with grey veining. Since redoing countertops in my house is out of the question, I have slowly added marble to my decor in a few simpler and smaller ways.
For example, not too long ago I purchased the quirky marble top table (shown below) for my den.
I updated an inexpensive table in my daughter’s bedroom by pairing it with a cast-off marble top I found at a local antique store.
When we finished our basement bathroom, we choose hexagon shaped marble tiles for the floor.
Real-Life Kitchen and Baths / Photographer - Bryan McCay
Stylist - Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications
My latest marble addition comes in the form of a custom cut slab for the vintage grain bin in my kitchen eating area.
After the mirror received a chalk paint makeover, I decided to finish the redesign of this little corner by topping the grain bin with marble.
I had a local granite dealer cut a piece of Carrera marble slightly larger than the size of the cabinet top. It was finished on three sides with a simple edge and then placed directly on the cabinet – no glue required. Although I would not consider this an inexpensive project, I was able to save money by waiting for a remnant (left over piece) to become available and by transporting the marble myself.
Below is how this area looked before.
This is how it looks today.
I have to say I love it! The marble lightens up the space, adds a new texture to the kitchen and tones down all the wood in this area.
So is this the end of the marble in my house? Probably not as I can’t see my love of marble ending any time soon!
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