For those who love the antiques and sculptures from Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, one will notice that marble is the medium used to make such beautiful objects. It is a form of limestone, or a “metaphoric rock” to geologists, that quickly became associated with luxury and importance.
The Taj Mahal, the Pantheon, the Statue of David, and the Aon Center in Chicago are all made of marble, sculpted, and built upon. Marble’s dominant color is white, and it is found in Greece, India, Italy, and parts of the United States. In short, it has a long history going back centuries, and now, it is affordable and used a lot by consumers in the interior design business.
There is more than one kind of white marble to choose from, but Cararra Mable is the most popular one because it is the most popular and widely available. Coming from the quarries of Northern Italy, Carrara marble has been the favorite for home decorators and renovators in the kitchen and their bathrooms.
Other popular marbles used are Calacatta Gold Marble and Statuary marble. Calacatta Gold Marble is a rarer stone with thicker grey veining, and Statuary has a crisper white background to the more minor, smearish veining that almost has a painted quality. For buyers, it depends on how big of a budget there is and what style of marble is preferable to the owner.
When homeowners plan out the design of their new countertop, they also consider how the marble will be cut and how it will be used. There’s a risk of chipping if the edge is sharp, but the risk is reduced if the edges are curved. For some, the white marble will be a décor, just a surface to make things pretty to people when they go into the kitchen.
Those who use it extensively will be tentative about preventing stains from seeping in, although some have no issue with anything that blends with the grey veins. However, acids could be problematic as they etch the marble, so complete maintenance on the marble countertop must be done after usage. Some see it as a con for white marble, but it is worth the mini hassle for many others.
The Greeks and Romans developed a classic taste that continues today in the world’s kitchens. White marble is the way to go for a beautiful, sustainable, elegant, and attractive kitchen. It shines and can easily be kept like new with good daily polishing and instant care for any stains, although some prefer to let it age to mesh with the grey veins. Some of us may not like the constant maintenance with the fear of ruining the shine with anything acidic, but one who uses their kitchen often will not mind giving tender, loving care to a countertop. It is widely used.
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