ALL ABOUT ITALIAN MARBLE
Carrara Marble Obsession is a real thing : For almost a decade now, we’ve seen all kinds of kitchen countertops—Formica, laminate, granite—enthusiastically ripped up and replaced by the shiny white stone with subtle gray veining. But lately, interior designers are looking beyond the ubiquitous material and its siblings, Statuario and Calcatta Gold. “While there’s nothing wrong with these marbles, there’s a tremendous breadth of expressive varieties out there that can add a significant amount of dynamism and personality to your project if you’re willing to think outside the box.” Others were less diplomatic: “Calacatta Gold, whether real marble or its porcelain imitator, has been overused in interiors.” Co-founder of Studio DB. “It’s become a very predictable and boring way to convey luxury.” So what are the pros of these days? We polled five designers on the types of marbles they’re loving right now. Their 8 colorful suggestions will have you swearing off Carrara for good. ...