Into the minimalist look? Turn your home into one luxe abode with timeless marble. If you’re game, amp up the glam with differently hued and intricately veined marbles that are making the rounds. Check out this visual feast and get inspired…
Maximalists can have their jungalow homes, but minimalists will always stay true to their love for clean and sleek look sans the clutter. However, simplicity can be quite a bore, so what better way to amp up the glam than by adding the luxurious lustre of marble? It’s our fave way of giving minimalist homes some personality (our video producer Hubab Hood’s pad has plenty) along with a luxe look that transcends all trends.
This trend isn’t going away anytime soon: we’ve seen it on everything from phone cases and notebooks to counter tops and walls. Let’s face it: the classic white marble with subtly veined Carrara defies time and will continue to stay in trend even when the jungalow vibes seem a bit too much (yes, I said it). But making waves all over Instagram and Pinterest right now are darker hued marble like grey, black — and if you’re game — dark green, with intensely veined Carrara. Accompanied by the juxtaposition of wood and metals like gold and copper to balance it all out, you’ll be living lush in luxe. Here’s how to bring in modern elegance and live in a cooling home, especially in hot, tropical Singapore…
Make a statement with marble
Turn up the wow-factor and elevate the look of your home with marble floorings and walls. The rich designs and intricate vein patterns strike up a visual feast that instantly gives clean spaces personality. Play it safe with timeless white marble that is definitely having a moment in kitchens and bathrooms. Interior designer companies such as Collective Designs, Ming Architects, Haire Living, White Corporate and Qanvast do fantastic jobs at wrapping your floors in marble. Companies like Hafary and Impress 21 Design also keep your bathroom and kitchen walls looking swish via tiling.
Wallet-friendly marble makeover
Though deeper wallets are needed for a complete overhaul, including covering your floor-to-ceiling in the luxurious stone, you can still wrap your walls with marble wallpaper without breaking the bank. Achieve maximum style with abstract, marbleized wallpapers from Hovia, Wallhub and Cluster Cluster that are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Personally, I can’t get enough of Hovia (it does international shipping!) for its wide variety of marble wallpaper, from black and pink shades to subtly veined and intricately abstract designs. Unlike traditional rolled wallpaper, these are murals where you specify the dimensions needed and the paper will be printed to match the size of your wall.
The little things count too
If splurging on floors and walls is way over your budget, consider purchasing marble surface furniture like a large dining table or a small coffee table from stores like Greyhammer and Hewin. If you’re game, dark marble like grey or dark green on kitchen counters, island benches or tables gives subtle sophistication and glamour to the space. Plus, dark marble is visually arresting — extra points!
Alternatively, you can spruce up your pad with home accessories such as cushion covers in a variety of shades from Red Bubble and Society 6, as well as Comme Home kitchen must-haves (think marble rectangle trays and hexagon plates), Fundamental Berlin’s marble bowls and candle holders, and Concrete Everything’s marbled concrete lamp from Naiise. For more marble love from Australian home and lifestyle labels such KeepResin and The Luxuriate, visit Affordable Style Files.
Balance your space out
White marble is a timeless classic, and it’s still having a moment in the spotlight right now. Paired with darker hued furniture or metals like brass, copper or rose gold, and you’ll be swimming in a modern classic look that oozes luxe. The juxtaposition between light and dark colours, including metals, balances out the stone effect. While maintaining that clean look, darker solid surfaced furniture balances out the overwhelmingly white aesthetics. Furniture stores like Proof Living and Bo Concept are ace for modern furniture fit for a marble backdrop, as well as adopting the Scandinavian style.
However, it all comes down to the type of marble you choose, whether its light or dark, monotone or coloured. If your home is mostly covered in dark marble, you can expect a dramatic, contemporary feel. But if you prefer a home that’s light and airy, white marble is what you need.
