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How to Give Your Home a Classic Marble Makeover
Marble has historically been an elegant stone that has captured the eyes of many. From the ancient Greek culture and beyond, marble provides a high level of durability, heat-resistance, and is fairly affordable for most homeowners. If you’ve fallen in love with this luxurious natural stone, here are some helpful tips for integrating it into your home.
Kitchen Countertops
When it comes to making over your home, one of the best places that you can add value with marble is in the kitchen. A marble countertop provides a durable surface that is heat-resistant, unlike other types of natural stone. The best part is that this material can fit both modern and classic style kitchens. This makes it perfect for upgrading without having to change the rest of your kitchen features.
The Bathroom
If you really want to give your bathroom a unique look, then consider adding tiling from the floor to the ceiling. Marble provides a clean and light-colored look that can astonish the eye. By matching the wall tile to the floor, it provides one seamless flow of water protection while giving off that high-class look. You can even opt for installing marble tiles inside of the shower to create a united flow throughout your entire bathroom.
Photo by Donna DuFresne Interior Design
Entryways
While we don’t really refer to them as foyers anymore, the entryways into your home are still an area that needs attention. They’re the first place that people see when coming into your home and they should astonish. Marble floors can help to provide a graceful entry to anyone visiting your home. They are also a feasible choice for picking a material that can withstand heavy traffic.
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Fireplace Surround
If you really want to go the extra mile and integrate marble into your home’s design, consider adding it to the surrounding of your fireplace. This will provide a timeless look that will give a nice statement to your home. Marble goes great with a classic look or a modern style. If you want to bring more intricate design features into your mantel, you can. Or, you can opt for a plainer look that is sleek and clean.
Adding marble to your home is a great option for both intrigue and durability. This natural stone can stand up to the harshest of conditions and provide a unique, high-quality look that other stones can’t get you. If you really want to install marble in your home, hopefully, you now have a better idea of where to start.
Author Bio
Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan
