Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of marble countertop kitchen ideas! Take a look at the photographs we selected just for you. Hope it will help you choose which marble countertop may fit best for your dream kitchen.
Marble countertops can be elegant, rustic, contemporary and are not only functional but not as high maintenance as what they are sometimes assumed to be. The colors of a marble countertop along with its distinctive veining definitely have the potential to be the showstopper in your kitchen. Whether you choose to have a honed or polished finish, one great feature of marble is that it ages well. In fact, it doesn’t age much at all…just don’t chip it!
Despite its reputation for being prone to scratching and staining, marble countertops are easy to clean with warm water and gentle soap or baking soda. And to prevent potential stain and make for easier care, you will want seal your marble countertop. Marble is porous so this is a must have, especially in a kitchen setting.
So come join us and enjoy our selection of marble countertop kitchen ideas. These kitchens come in different styles, so we hope you’ll find a gem…or two…or three. Enjoy and beautiful day to you!
1. Still Life…
ZillowThe Little Plus: the honed marble top of this beautiful kitchen island with a country flair. And notice the low back stools tucked underneath — so charming. You can also see how the tan glazed backsplash tiles with gray hues subtly call back the gray veining of the marble. And how about that the still life flower painting propped up on top of the carved stone range hood mantel to add warmth and color to the kitchen. Also, love how the floor to ceiling white framed glass windows allow sunlight to stream in making the hardwood floor shine.
2. Dressed for the Ball…
ZillowThe Little Plus: the brick backsplash framing the kitchen stove — it provides a beautiful contrast of texture and adds a rustic feel to this elegant kitchen. Also, notice the combination of the marble countertop with the two crystal chandeliers above it. And how about the arched white transom windows above the brick cooking alcove crown moulding! Imagine sunlight streaming from there on early mornings when you’re having some coffee and breakfast pancakes — oh joy!
3. Candlelight Dinner…
The Little Plus: the ensemble of copper pots and pans hanging from a wrought iron pot rack with arabesque curves looks like a sculpture. It is definitely a conversation starter and also blends well with the color of the aged wood cabinetry. And notice also how the homeowner used the same marble slab for the backsplash. Now they say marble ages gracefully — imagine how the years and memories of cooking and gathering with family and friends will reflect on that marble countertop.
4. Art of the Topiary…
The Little Plus: the gray backsplash adds a visual contemporary twist to the white cabinetry and white kitchen island. It is also a great partner to the professional wall mounted stainless steel range hood. Also, notice how the ceiling is painted in a very light gray as another tie in. And the custom edge profile of the countertop adds design interest to this all white center island.
5. Theater Sitting…
The Little Plus: the three caged lanterns hanging over the kitchen island punctuates the space and allows for visual focal points. They also add some brightness to these otherwise somber tones of the combination of light grays, whites, metal and dark wood. The cushioned stools surrounding the kitchen island are a great choice for gatherings and add easy mobility.
6. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not…
The Little Plus: the globe light pendants provide a visual counterpoint to the rectangular and square shapes prevalent in this kitchen set up. Look at the gray veining of the marble countertop that appears like splashes of paint on a canvas. They are unexpected visual twists to the plain white cabinetry. Another beautiful surprise is the light gray square patterned backsplash that blends well with the color of the stove range.
7. Swan Lake…
ZillowThe Little Plus: the Carrara marble countertop with its classic veining — it provides a subtle textural break to the smooth white cabinetry and subway tiled backsplash. And notice the slim polished chrome two-handle gooseneck kitchen faucet on the apron-front sink — it completes the elegant brightness of this white kitchen. Looking at that faucet, one is reminded of a beautiful swan gliding on the lake!