1. USE MARBLE VEINING ON THE WALL AND FLOOR FOR A SEAMLESS, DYNAMIC EFFECT
A plain white shower would have been in danger of being dull. But by going bold with the marble veining, and a seamless look for the wall and floor, this space designed by Hollie Bowden makes an instant impact as soon as you see it. Shower room ideas never felt so glamorous.
2. USE CLEAN LINES AND SIMPLE HARDWARE TO MAKE THE MARBLE VEINING STAND OUT
The book-matched marble splashback in this kitchen by Roundhouse adds depth to the design and is allowed to shine because of the neutral kitchen and backdrop. Clean lines, pale finishes and simple hardware mean that despite the theatrical aspect of the marble, it maintains a feeling of refined elegance.
3. CHOOSE A DARK STONE FOR A MORE OPULENT LOOK
For something different, veiny black quartzite is turned into an intriguing feature in this kitchen designed by Roundhouse, a triumph of dark interior design. The richness of the stone makes a striking contrast against the textural walls and more spartan style. “It feels restful but still stands out as special,” says designer Victoria Marriott.
4. INCORPORATE THE SINK AND WORKTOP FOR DOUBLE IMPACT
The worktop and fluted sink add high drama to this otherwise muted kitchen because of the boldness of the marble. In a different, more extravagant design it perhaps would have felt over the top, but balancing it with understated elements like wood and the lime washed walls softens the overall look - adding marble veining to grey kitchen ideas feels like a way to do pale and very interesting.
5. USE A STONE WITH AN EYE-CATCHING ARRAY OF COLOURS
This stone, in the kitchen of Roddy Murray, founder of interior design practice R J Murray, is an eye-catching combination of a number of colours from charcoal to light grey to gold and green. The latter is picked up very cleverly in the modern kitchen cabinet ideas and forms a complementary scheme warned up further by warm metallic accents.