If you’ve ever dreamed about a kitchen that makes guests drool with envy, marble is your shortcut. It’s pretty — you’ll be drowning in Instagram likes — and is one of the easiest ways to luxe up basic cabinets.
Before you book the next flights to Italy’s Carrara Region (or an appointment with your local stone specialist who will have done the heavy-looking for you), let’s get real. Marble is not the easiest surface to live with, so Precious Polly-annas need not apply. If you want low maintenance, stop reading and get yourself some porcelain, quartz, or stainless steel. But with some TLC, the right sealant, and a little strategic placement, marble will provide all the texture, depth, and wow-factor only Mother Nature can deliver. And besides, who wants a surface that stays looking box-fresh new, and slightly soulless, while the rest of your modern kitchen ages gracefully?
