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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

A Plain English kitchen—the first in the US—and other new but classic designs define this Brooklyn townhouse remodel by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture.

Jack & David on Instagram: "Our dream kitchen is coming together 😍 Obsessed with our Calacatta Viola marble fitted by mariomarbleandgranite today. I wanted a marble that had warmer veins in with the black & white marble flooring and it’s turned out better than I had imagined. Few bits of snagging and the other side of the kitchen to finish. Kitchen @raymunn.kitchens Brassware @yesterhome & @fulhambrass Flooring @mandarinstoneofficial Paint @farrowandball #schoolhousewhite Wall lights…

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