For thousands of years we’ve been using marble tiles to decorate our rooms and while the material itself is as beautiful as ever, design trends have certainly changed. But does marble still have a place in modern interior design? And how can you incorporate it into your next project?
1. Use Black Marble Tiles
When most people think of marble, they think of white marble statues and polished marble steps. While that’s certainly an iconic image, marble can in fact come in all kinds of shades and hues, allowing endless opportunities for creativity.
Black marble in particular can really work as part of a modern style due to its striking and notable shade. If you’re looking for a type of marble tile that will really help your kitchen or bathroom stand out then black marble could be the way to go.
2. Always Consider Contrast
Of course, black marble isn’t the only type of marble tile with a particularly striking colour/shade. If you explore the full range of incredible colours and textures available, you’ll find a truly shocking amount of variety and where you have variety you have a rich source of contrast.
Contrast is crucial in design – particularly modern interior design – because it guides the eye and helps break up a room into recognisable patterns. If you want to use marble as part of a modern design, then you should always think about how you can use it to create contrast.
3. Prioritise Elegant Design
It’s also worth noting that a major aspect of marble’s ‘classical’ reputation comes from its association with grand, ancient structures. In imitation of this many people like to use marble to compliment a more baroque and ornamental approach to design, but you can easily go the other way.
This has a lot to do with the exact type of marble you choose. If you go with classic white or black marble then the colour will likely stand out more than the patterning and can be used to create the aforementioned contrast, which is perfect for a minimalist design approach.
Alternatively, if you want something more unique, like a blue or green marble, then this should be included as a feature but shouldn’t dominate your design.
Of course, these are all just ways to create a modern feeling design and, when all’s said and done, modern isn’t everything. Marble tiles are a wonderfully versatile material and there are countless ways to create a design that highlights just how gorgeous marble can be.
If you want to create a design that really speaks to you, then you should never worry too much about expectations. At the end of the day, it’s your room and your taste should be the only thing that really matters!
Planning to use marble tiles for your next project? If so, then you won’t find a better supplier for natural stone tiles than Authentic Stone. For more information about our wide range of products, contact us by calling 01273 516 162 or emailing us at [email protected].
