Carrara marble kitchen

Every house has potential if you design it with intention. Sharing the process of designing, renovating, and decorating our 1960's home, and providing inspiration for you to do the same.

As a new owner & caretaker of white Carrara marble countertops, I learned all about the stone the care & the consequences of my choice. I know many of you want to de-mystify marble & have, or want, it in your kitchen too. So I am sharing what I have learned in a series of

Marble makes a luxe statement in the kitchen or bath. But which type is best? Read our guide to find out more about Calacatta, Carrara, and Statuary marble.

When my husband and I were researching our kitchen renovation a couple years ago, marble countertops were the clear frontrunner, but we were nervous about the inevitable etching. So we paid visits to every marble-topped bar and marble-furnished ice cream parlor we could find, cocking our heads to the side, peering down long polished surfaces to examine the damage left by countless drippy glasses and plates of spaghetti. We ended up with marble and we’re very happy with it.

As you know I am planning a little kitchen remodel and finding the right countertop is key. My dream has been to have carrara marble in this space but...we all know it has a reputation for staining easily and requires a good amount of maintenance. Here are 6 great alternatives to carrara...

How my honed marble countertops have worn after 4 years of daily use and would I choose them again. Honed vs polished marble comparison.

Arabescato, Carrara and Calacatta marble are all extracted in the same area but they bring very distinctive differences. Want to know more? Read here & find out.

Marble is timeless, classic and very on trend, especially when applied to kitchen countertops, with Carrara marble being the most popular.

Yesterday was countertop install day (so basically Christmas) in our kitchen! We are so so happy with how the install went, and honestly, I feel like I can ...

marble countertops in the kitchen, pros and cons of marble