In recent years, there has been a resurgence of marble with bold patterns, striking veins, interesting textures and vivid colors. People want to make a statement, lending an air of luxury to their space. Marble has always been in style but now designers and customers alike are taking the stone up the backsplashes in the kitchen, using it in bathrooms in unexpected ways and even in furniture and decorative items.
This trend might not be for everyone and the upkeep will still keep some away. Some will still stick to their white quartz and quartzite, but take a look at these gorgeous stones and you might just be a convert like I am.
Kitchens
Stone is usually used in the kitchen; that’s a no-brainer, but look at these fabulous statement pieces in the countertops, backsplashes and islands.
I put this kitchen first, because it has everything that I love. Black and white, statement brass lighting, large branches in a vase and very little upper cabinets but the ones it does have are in a wood tone that I love. If I could have my dream kitchen, this would be it. Look at the black countertops with the bold cream veining. I hyperventilate every time I see this picture. Absolutely stunning.
This swirly stone with a matching shelf for olive oils and spices is a bold look. I love the brass faucet and the sink that’s integrated with the slab.
With amber tones and a big book-matched design on the back wall, this kitchen is exceptional. I really like how the island is a more subtle version of the bold stone in the background.
This backsplash with tones of eggplant and dark gray, is so interesting in that the veins curve over the top of the faucet leaving that area relatively solid. Very cool.
This island with the waterfall edge makes a statement all on its own in this kitchen. You would think that the herringbone tile of the backsplash would clash with it, but they play very well together.
Image via Bluestone Construction
Brown is making a major comeback this year and the big brown veins in this kitchen island makes this very neutral kitchen have a little pizzazz.
Bathrooms
The next room in the house that can showcase these bold stones is the bathroom. You can go even bolder since these are the private spaces in the house.
Pink and green marble in this shower surround offset by just enough of a neutral tile, keeps this shower from looking too busy.
This shower surround makes a very bold statement with a niche and bench in the same stone and gold fixtures.
Patagonia Marble, with its little scratches of what looks like ink, makes it look like a work of abstract art.
This honed marble with swirls that look like cells, makes a bold focal point in this shower.
Use a honed marble to get a more natural and organic look in your bathroom like this tub and surround.
This multi-colored floating stone vanity is fabulous with the tall wood framed mirrors. Talk about a wow moment.
Image via Forrest Glover Design
Black and white is such a classic look, but this boldly veined vanity takes it up several notches.
Designers are using all kinds of colors in their stone choices. This pink and gray goes perfectly with the wall covering. You can get away with going bold in a powder room so do whatever makes you happy.
Living and Dining
Marble and other bold stones are being used in the living and dining areas more and more now. From fireplaces, to tables and decorative accessories, this trend is taking the timeless elegance of marble and turning it on its heels.
This table with the rust, brown and black veins going through it is killer and gives this dining room its wow moment.
Check out this fireplace surround with a frame inside of a frame. So creative.
I have seen these table many times made of wood, but marble gives it a luxe look that would go with almost any design style.
Unique Stone
This trend is not only just for marble. Use other materials to give you the same look or even use it in a room where you wouldn’t normally see stone.
Agate is an exciting stone used in the kitchen below. Coupled with the wood cabinets, it gives this kitchen a very mid-century modern look.
Green Onyx is a different look altogether with its long abstract lines in a green and cream combo. By enclosing the toilet in the tile all the way to the ceiling it separates the toilet from the rest of the space without having to have a door.
Tile in the bedroom? Why not? I love these fluted tiles and adding them to just one side of the bed makes them even more special.
Just a Touch
If you don’t want to go all in on the bold stone look, you can just add little touches like these sweet door handles with violet veining.
A Quartzite peach and green niche in a neutral shower surround adds just a little something to the design.
This light is going to make its way into my cart. I just know it.
The trend of incorporating these bold stones represents a serious departure from the standard white slabs with minimal veining of years past. I still think clean stones will still be popular, but emphasizing opulence and the desire to make a bold visual statement goes back to our sense of making the home a reflection of the homeowner and being creative about your design choices.
What do you think? Would you put any of these bold stones in your house? I used to not like bold veins, but these are really speaking to me for some reason. I’ll have to look inward to find out why. Haha
See ya next time.
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