Marble is considered the height of luxury when used as a design element in your home. Since Greek and Roman times for thousands of years, marble has indeed proven magnificent and beautiful, one of the reasons it is still used today.

Under the earth’s pressure, limestone is pressed to produce a hard substance of crystals and beautiful lines and colors. When most think of marble, we think of a gleaming white as with statues or historic landmarks. Marble can have virtually any color from blacks to white. It is also available in a number of other colors such as green and pink that you won't find with other types of stone.

Marble varies in strength from the very hard and vitreous like granite or ceramic tile to softer versions that can be easily scratched and stained, though this softness is why so many chose it as a medium for sculptures since classical times. As a countertop, marble is much stronger than Corian or Formica, bit with proper sealing and maintenance, marble can last a lifetime.

Installing and working with natural stone is considered difficult to work with. This is why there have been professionals for thousands of years to specialize in this medium precisely. You definitely would not want to make a mistake with such an expensive material. Picasso Tile & Stonework are specialists at your service to handle the most complex marble installations customized to fit your home and your needs to create your very own majestic palace! Here are some ideas on how you can transform your home into a marble mansion!

Flooring

This may seem like the obvious choice for marble, but that’s only if you are going with slabs or tiles. This design is not for the amateurs or faint of heart. To highlight the best features of marble, why not go with a variety of colors and shades? Yes, this will take some planning and a lot more effort, but you have us to help you through the process! The result is amazing and you will never regret it!

Staircases

Make a statement in your home with a grand marble staircase. You can feel like a Hollywood star graciously descending with a grand entrance. A slight turn to the stairs and some crests and motifs embedded within create a regal quality that is designed just for you.

Columns

Go with some historic style with your own twist! Consider a column as a design element in your home. It doesn't need to be classically Greek or Roman in style and can be used how you see it! This is the best part of customizing marble for your home. You are sure to get the style and the look that you have always imagined!

Countertops

Onyx sinks glow warmly set into this marble countertop. Though it’s not what you think of traditionally with marble, the effect is incredible! The colors and lines within the marble lend themselves to this more rustic and warm bathroom. There are no rules to follow with custom designs. Mixing materials for their qualities and effects is what makes your home stand out as an original.

Bathrooms

Speaking of rules... they are meant to be broken. For a truly exquisite master bath, it should be done in marble. White walls with those characteristic swirls and veins add that unmistakable opulent feel. Though it is a classic material, it maintains its rich feeling in this modern bathroom design.