The counter top material was my biggest decision when remodeling our current place and i see that it is gong to.
Why not carrera marble in the kitchen.
It still looks wonderful.
We got carrara marble which is the least expensive and often the most heavily gray veined marble.
Marble offers a unique classic elegant and luxurious appearance.
I am going to be sharing my honest 100 opinion on my carrara marble countertops and my butcher block counters.
Carrara marble a grayer version with softer veins from carrara italy is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market mainly because it s readily available.
The team behind brooke wagner design based in newport beach california did not want to detract from the natural stone s dramatic gray lines so they painted the island the same shade as the cabinets and chose see through lucite bar stools.
That test convinced me quartz not marble counters were the best option to replace granite.
Why i have both and how they are doing 7 months into living with them.
The slab we found has plenty of veining but the white between the veins is bright white not gray and it just glows in the kitchen.
Marble slabs aren t white calacatta or white carrara if they are not.
After living with them for a year i have no regrets.
I have been getting more and more questions about our countertops in our new kitchen.
When it comes to availability marble is rarer than granite and therefore more expensive then it s alternative.
Add some zing to your white cooking space with a delano marble countertop as shown on this kitchen island.
I have had honed carrara marble in our kitchen for seven years and have treated it gently.
In saying that ca.
Both are durable natural stones that create beautiful and elegant kitchen countertops.
Little wonder why these natural stones are still in heavy demand for countertops today.
They are simply beautiful and their imperfection makes them look loved and lived in.
That being said we are remodeling a new place and i am seriously considering marble like quartz this time around.
So you can see the original granite counters here is a picture of my kitchen.
Carrara marble counters are amazing and i love them in our kitchen.
Carrera marble and white granite are two of the most popular countertop materials.
Adding marble counters to your kitchen will not only give your kitchen a premium look and feel but their beauty will also add immense value to your overall home.
Often only long established trusted names in the countertop industry like slab market can distribute these stones.