2021 will be the year of marble. In the past few years this material has become increasingly popular among architects, interior designers and costumers. However, this year designers are clear: marble is the new must-have. Italian producers are ready to support this tendency by providing a wide range of marble varieties with an exceptional quality.
Never gets old
Marble has a long history and it has been associated for a while with public or ancient buildings and, therefore, seen as a luxurious item, unsuitable for private houses. However, in recent times, the tendency to utilize marble to decorate interior spaces has been constantly growing. Nowadays, witnessing a major comeback, it has become one of the most popular materials on the market. Due to its valuable and versatile quality, it can be placed in every context without resulting outdated and simultaneously adding a sophisticated and elegant note. Furthermore, its characteristics make it easy to match it with every surrounding style, finding application in contemporary settings and becoming an essential luxury.
Made in Italy
Italian marble quarries are well-known globally. Since Roman times, these are exploited for supplying a huge amount of this precious material for architectural purposes. Even if Carrara is the capital of marble extraction, there are other quarries in Italy that provide a wide range of colours and varieties of marble. All of these varieties are appreciated for their uniqueness and give the costumers the opportunity to select the one which perfectly matches their preference. After extraction, marble is worked and refined personally by skilful experts to preserve the characteristics of the material. Other than for its quality and for the professionalism of producers, opting for Italian marble has another benefit: being eco-friendly. By avoiding long-distance transportations, it enables producers to lower CO2 emissions.
Not just beautiful
Marble has always been praised for its beauty and finesse, but its impressive technical qualities shouldn’t be underestimated. Lately, the number of designers and costumers which are selecting this material to embellish bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms is rising and this is due to the technical characteristics of marble. Indeed, it does not absorb liquids, it is easy to clean and, most importantly, it does not stain. These elements are an insurance of durability and hygiene, which allows the costumer to fully benefit from their initial investment. Indeed, marble finds the perfect application in floors and cooking surfaces because it offers the opportunity to get rid of bacteria and dirt quickly and easily. Another point to be considered is that thanks to new and advanced technologies,
designers can create and apply an unlimited number of shapes to marble.
Why marble?
Why marble is the new trend? Because it is the perfect combination of beauty, durability and cleanliness. Thanks to the wide range of marble types and colours, it offers costumers and designer the chance to pick up their favourite and personalize spaces with elegance.
