For the Italians, marble is the kitchen work surface of choice. Their Kitchens boast beautiful rustic finishes that age and transform through the years. Although, the elegance of marble is undeniable, in the UK it has always been the poor relative of granite. Probably because we have spent many years fussing over having perfect shiny work surfaces. Where as the Italians focus on creating a kitchen environment that is full of warmth, family and laughter, so some natural ageing is considered beautiful
Marble tends to be more cost effective than granite but will still bring status to your property details when trying to sell your house. Another idea for money saving to steal from Europe is to have slimmer work surfaces. Rather than opting for the standard 30mm thickness reducing the depth can have stunning results. A trend that the Europeans have been adopting for a long time.
“People sometimes shy away from natural stone as they worry that the price will be out of their budget. However, it’s worth looking to our Italian friends to see how to harness the inherent beauty of natural stone without permanently denting your bank account. I think it’s time people recognised the true beauty of marble
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