Marble, traditionally associated with churches, elegant residences and five-star hotels, has found its way to Polish flats. It has made itself comfortable in the finishing elements, furniture and decorations. What is important, its presence does not always go hand in hand with splendour and glamour. On the contrary, this material looks great in minimalist interiors.
Luxury, sophistication, elegance – these are features that marble brings to mind. Since ancient times it has been used in construction, architecture and sculpture. In the last season it became a hit in interior design. Just visit the profiles of the most popular influencers on Instagram to find out about it.
Picture-perfect marble
Marble is a universal finishing material. It can be used to make floors, wall coverings, window sills or fireplace cladding. Generally, it looks great in any room. It comes in various colours, including white, grey, yellow, pink, pink, green and black. Its maintenance is not the most demanding task, but very often the high cost of buying is the real obstacle. In response to this, the designers have proposed products that use the characteristic drawing and texture of marble, but are not made of it.
As a result, patterns imitating this beautiful stone appear on wallpapers, pillows and carpets. They also decorate candlesticks, dishes, vases, trays, standing lamps, coffee tables and many others. The marble patterns are also reproduced on the surface of composite tiles and laminated panels. The Visiogrande floors in Emperador white, Emperador Anthracite and Emperador beige decors are really good examples.
What materials can marble be combined with?
When deciding on marble elements in the house, we most often try to match them with materials that will visually warm the space. And no wonder, because marble is perceived as cool and raw. In order to change this impression, it is worth reaching for wood, which – as if by the wave of a magic wand – will make your home environment more cosy. Thanks to it, the decor will embrace us with its warmth and the marble will visually soften, become more delicate. It will be a good idea to choose floors in natural decors, with a beautiful and clear pattern of wood grain (e.g. from Arteo collection).
Fabrics will also perfectly play the role of the interior “warmer”. That is why it is best to combine marble with a lot of textiles. This includes thick curtains, fluffy shaggy carpets, soft decorative cushions and upholstered furniture. Each of these elements will encourage people to stay in the flat for a longer period of time, positively influencing the mood of both the home-dwellers as well as the guests.
Gold and black hand-in-hand with marble
Marble harmonizes beautifully with metals: copper, brass and gold. And although it may seem that such a combination will be crude, if fact it could not be further from the truth. The key to achieving an elegant effect is not to overdo it, to keep right proportions. Gold appearing in accessories, such as mirror frame, lamp shade, candlestick and coffee table legs will attract attention and add charm. It will introduce an element of glamour into the interior. Copper with more pink or orange sub-tones will bring similar result
White marble loves black. The black & white combination is stylish and refined. It is a classic that will never go out of fashion. It looks fantastic in the kitchen and bathroom. Marble tiles or cabinet fronts in combination with black basin mixers, rails and furniture handles surely make an impression. This contrast gives the rooms an elegant, original character. So if you dream of a chic and minimalist interior, this combination is made for you.