All about marble
“This is aesthetically pleasing but also calm; a space you can happily be in at any time of day,” describes Edo Mapelli Mozzi, founder of Banda. Every element in this London home’s kitchen has been carefully considered, and the use of natural materials and texture – such as wood, bronze and stone – was extremely important. “The sheer length of the bespoke cantilevered Calacatta Oro marble island is incredibly rare and stands out as a piece of statement artwork in its own right,” says Mapelli Mozzi. “This in itself was an engineering feat and required incorporating a significant steel structure to support the weight of the marble, [which is] situated at a perfect height to allow low-level seating for more casual breakfasts.”
Interior designer Crystal Sinclair, at the helm of Crystal Sinclair Designs, also chose marble – Macchia Vecchia – for the New York City apartment she created for a couple who live in the Upper West Side. “I love marble in a kitchen,” Sinclair says. “Honed is definitely the way to go as it won't show water marks and rings.
One clever thing I like to do is to use a gorgeous slab of marble for the splash and a basic quartz or granite for the countertop. This way you get the best of both worlds – a durable work surface with an eye-catching splash.”
Coming in different colours and textures, this noble material is always a hit. Elegant and timeless, marble transcends trends.