Using Marble As An Inspiration Point

Emma was recently interviewed by Plumbline to share all her thoughts on Marble and how she uses it as an inspiration point and a design feature in her of-the-moment spaces. Read the full interview here.

"Marble is an incredible material; a metamorphic rock, extracted from the earth and applied to adorn our living spaces. Marble is always a focal point for its inherent beauty, and I design bathrooms by taking cues from the colouring and veining of the stone selection. This is the bridge to where I can develop a palette from there. Selecting finishes such as tapware, metals, and soft paint colours complement the marble and make it a cohesive space."

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Tapware and accessories to pair with marble have come a long way since chrome was the only option. Bathroom designers now have a variety of tapware hues available to complement the marble veining tones. Organic tapware finishes, like copper and brass, complement natural marble as they patina beautifully over time.

Careful planning, selection and balance are all factors in balancing marble volume for Emma. "I always like to balance the application of marble against some relief of painted gib or plaster in a bathroom.”

Infusing designs rich in colour together with marble influences can create some seriously stunning looks, but it can take time to get the balance just right.

"This is very project dependent, but finding a colour that compliments or pulls colour from the natural stone is a great place to start. The tapware selection is also important. For example, you may want a darker bronze or a brushed nickel finish if there are greyer or whiter tones in your stone. You may also use colour through the vanity finish, artwork, or selection of bath linens. It's all an act of balance."

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