Danby marble

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

Countertops are major workhorses and one of the biggest design elements in a kitchen. So, there’s a lot of thought that goes into the material, style, and design of them. In addition to picking a pretty countertop, I factored in the environmental footprint, worker health, land reclamation of the qua

Italian marble and Danby marble from Vermont are quite different in look and durability. So, which is best for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities?

IMPERIAL DANBY MARBLE

When designer Stephanie Freeman, Principal of Stephanie Freeman Design in Brookline, MA, began planning her own kitchen design, she wanted just the right color marble to complement a mix of clay white and dark chocolate cabinetry.

Almost a year in the making, this is our proudest project yet. Inside, all of the details, sources, and costs.

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of marble countertops. Get the info you need to decide if they're right for your home.

After about two months of normal daily use, we are sharing the good, bad, and ugly of marble in the kitchen… including how our slab broke in half.

Imperial Danby Marble – Barra & Trumbore

Dimensions As each stone is unique, sizes will vary upon availability. Average slab size is 80” x 40” – 120” x 70”. Tiles or special sizes may be available upon request. Thickness Standard stock thickness is ¾” and 1 ¼” for most materials, however 2” and other thicknesses may be available upon request. Finish Standard finishes are polished & honed,