5 reasons to choose marble for your kitchen

There is more choice than ever when it comes to material options for worktops. Natural stone is often mislabelled as too expensive or impractical. However, we disagree! Take a read through some of the reasons that we think you should choose marble for your kitchen.

Choose marble for your kitchen to add a touch of luxury

There is nothing that says luxury quite like marble. From the subtle tones of Carrara to the bold veins of Calacatta, marble makes a statement. The lines and undulations throughout the stone are a nod to its history. It has heritage in the same way that the roots and rings of a tree create a pattern of distinction. This is what has made it into a prized and sort after material. It is special. And when it becomes part of your home, it is your very special piece of the earth. However, having marble in a kitchen doesn’t mean that you have to clad every surface. We advocate smaller touches of marble, perhaps an island only, or even as placemats. A little can go a long way with marble, so there is options for every budget.

Choose marble for your kitchen if you want it to be unique

The beauty of marble unrivalled because it has been created by nature. There is something exceptional about a material that has been imagined by Mother Nature and not by design. This means that every single piece of marble is completely unique. The craft that goes into extracting a block and carefully shaping it into the finished worktop is an art form. Not only will the piece of marble that you choose be unreplicable anywhere else, but it can also be customised to suit your taste. The finish of the stone can vary from a honed, velvet look through to a high polish.

Choose marble for your kitchen if it’s your forever home

Not only has marble been created over thousands of years, but it will last  thousand more. The durability of natural stone is one of the things that sets it apart from other materials. You only have to visit a home in Italy or Greece and see the that floors, walls and every horizontal surface is made of stone. These properties have stood for hundreds of years and the stone has aged elegantly with the building. Longevity should not be misinterpreted for being invulnerable. Marble will last for ever, but it will develop a patina over time. These marks and scratches are the story of that stone in your home. For those who prefer perfection, the news is still good. One of the benefits of marble is that it can be restored back to looking exactly the same as it did when it was first installed.

Choose marble for your kitchen because it is heat resistant

Onto the more practical reasons for choosing natural stone. Marble is a metamorphic rock meaning that it was developed under heat and pressure. This means that it can withstand both. Particularly useful in a kitchen is the heat resistance of natural stone. Compared to laminate, wood or manufactured stone imitations, marble is able to have hot pans, bowls and plates placed directly on it. This means that you’ll not have to cover your beautiful worktop with extra heat resistant mats that distract from its beauty.

Choose marble for your kitchen if you like to bake

For the bakers it is good news too. The ability of marble to absorb heat means that it also remains cool to touch. This means that the surface usually feels cold, even in a hot kitchen. It makes marble to perfect choice for anyone who likes to roll pastry or shape dough. Many professional kitchens will have a marble slab specifically for this purpose. Just be careful to ensure that you are keeping anything acidic away from the stone as this could etch the surface.

If you are considering a marble worktop and want to know more about how to look after it then get in touch for a copy of our Athena Aftercare guide.