5 STYLISH WAYS TO USE MARBLE IN YOUR HOME
Marble, ancient and near-everlasting material. Used in the construction of the most beautiful architecture and statues from the Taj Mahal to Michelangelo’s David and – of course – Saint Petersburg’s Marble Palace, it’s had its fair share of glory days. Thankfully, the beauty and versatility of the stone isn’t lost on modern-day interior designers. Here are our favorite ways to use marble at home. 1. MARBLE SURFACES Do as the ancients did and replace painted, wallpapered or carpeted surfaces with marble-clad ones. Dark offerings are moody and add intimacy whilst the pale marble hallway above is nothing but uplifting. The French designer uses the material with vigor in his Parisian home covering the floor, walls and roof, offering a nod to ancient architecture. 2. MARBLE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Beautiful staircases, fireplaces and built-in baths, instantly become much more grand when marble is thrown into the mix. Often it’s all a feature needs to make a statement so accessories spar...