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Marble – From Quarrying to Stylizing

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Viniterra Curved Credenza features a shiny marble top.

 

Have you ever wondered how the beautiful, smooth surface that marble stone offers actually came into existence? Before this stone is quarried, you have to know that it has been formed by Mother Nature herself. There is even a legend that tells of the Apuan Alps which appeared after glowing stone tears formed. These tears were that of the shepherd’s daughter who cried because she was distraught and lovesick.

Marble has been hauled from the Alps for more than 2,000 years now. This stone has served as the material for many religious relics, tiles for homes, and much more. Round objects made from this stone have also been unearthed in many ancient excavations.

Roman and Greek youngsters were known to play with clay balls. Tutankhamen, renowned Egyptian pharaoh, also contained marbles, maybe because they were toys by the young king.

Marble is something that you can be proud of. Even the great artist Michelangelo braved the dangers of going up the mountains just to witness the natural beauty of the natural stone formations. No wonder that some of the most amazing arts made by masters were conceptualized on marble stone-giving mountains.

The Carrara from Italy is a famous marble quarrying site. It has quarrying caves that operate with 5,800 workers. There are over 400 sites there with some of the old workshops still operating.

Interior Design Applications for Marble

If you’ve been thinking of adding the impressive look of marble in your home, then you have to know the advantages of having this classic beauty. Generally, marble is soft though it is dense. Know also that it is more vulnerable to staining as well as scratching as compared to granite. However, if you are careful enough and you take the time to care for it properly, you will have a marble floor, wall or table that will last for many years.

Let’s take the marble top as an example here. Primarily, it is beautiful to look at. Very few materials can be compared to the beauty that is offered by marble. Just imagine a marble dining table. This will surely become the center of attraction in your dining area.

Marble can also compliment any décor or interior design theme that you set up.

Marble will surely last for many years just as long as you care for it. It even has the potential to outlive every piece of furniture in your home.

Another advantage in having a marble countertop or table is that you have a wide array of choices in terms of colors. Find out whether you will use the table in a modern, traditional or a contemporary home.

Marble furniture may be pretty but this is not the only application for this wonderful natural stone. Marble is also widely used as a flooring and wall material. As a flooring, it is elegant and sleek without even trying too hard.

Marble floors are also tolerant to polishing. This means that you will always have a smooth and shiny-looking floor. If you’re looking forward to seeing radiant light reflections on your flooring, then this is the material to use.

Art sculptures made with marble are as Greek as you can get. Yet Greek art is all about the representation of beauty and intellect so wanting to display them in your home is but natural.

Lastly, marble is a natural material so you won’t have to worry about polluting Mother Earth. This natural stone is an eco-friendly yet luxurious item. Your friends will surely notice how elegant your taste is when it comes to picking raw materials for your home.

This amazing list should help you decide whether or not you will push through with marble furniture, flooring, walls or tiling.

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