Breathtaking Carrara Marble Kitchens

Marble is a timeless and classic look that is very on trend, especially when applied to kitchen countertops and Carrara marble being most popular. For those who love white kitchens in particular, marble offers a variety of looks with its unique veining.

It is sophisticated and elegant and can be used in any design scheme, from modern to farmhouse. Marble is known more so for the patina it gets from use than for its durability. It is a softer stone than quartz or granite and can etch or chip more easily.

1. The kitchen island is the focal point of this kitchen, featuring open shelving at the end for convenient access to cookbooks and other kitchen items. The island dimensions are 78″ by 36″. The backsplash in this kitchen is Carrara Marble. The herringbone tile is 2″ by 4″ and the remaining subway tile is 3″ by 6″. The grout is TEC Silverado #949. The perimeter countertops are Caesarstone. The light fixture above the island is the Solaris Orb Chandelier.

2. This transitional style kitchen features Carrara marble countertops and backsplash. The pendant fixtures illuminating the island are by Rejuvenation Hardware.

3. This traditional style kitchen showcases marble countertops, crackle ceramic subway tile from Walker Zanger, farmhouse since and hand scraped hardwood flooring.

4. In this fabulous kitchen in Toronto, Canada, the designer created a sparkling white kitchen of Carrara marble. She selected darker grey tiles for the backsplash so that they would stand out. If the tiles are too light, you would then loose the brick pattern effect.

5. This striking Carrara marble topped kitchen reflects a fantastic mix of wood and painted finishes. A paneled Subzero 27″ refrigerator/freezer units mimics the appearance of furniture. Polished stainless steel accents on the custom cabinetry completes the sophisticated aesthetic. The hood is made by Downsview, comprised of wood with metal straps.

6. This dreamy white kitchen in Minneapolis features Carrara marble countertops. The custom island is 4′ wide and almost 12′ long. The sink is an Elkay ELU2115 Stainless, measuring 22.5 x 17.2 x 7.5 inches.

7. This modern farm house style kitchen in Seattle features custom cabinets from Bellmont/Pacific Crest. The door style is “Index”. The countertops and beveled honed subway tiles are Carrara marble (source is MSI Stone). The light fixtures illuminating the island are the Benson Pendant from Restoration Hardware. The flooring is prefinished and wire brushed Hickory flooring.

8. A classic coastal Colonial style kitchen features the ultimate island with a 2.5” thick Carrara marble countertop. The extra thickness of the countertop helps to add substance and a professional feel. The island is almost 10 feet in length, very ideal for food prep, buffet space, or causal dining with family/guests.

9. The Carrara marble backsplash came from Walker Zanger’s Rue Pierre collection. The countertop is called super white granite. The designer’s selected this because it looks like carrara marble, but not as porous and requires less maintenance. The chandelier is Maxim lighting in their Montgomery collection. The flooring is from Hallmark Floors in their Alta Vista Hardwood Collection, color: Historic French Oak.

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