Combining marble with wood: 6 design ideas
Marble and wood: the two noblest materials in nature
Combining marble and wood is common in luxury furniture. Indeed, these materials are chosen not only for their intrinsic qualities, such as strength and durability, but also for their prestigious and elegant appearance.
The unique veining of wood and the amber and golden streaks of marble, when combined in the right way in interior design, guarantee an exclusive and inimitable result in every room.
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Combining marble with wood
Marble and wood are both noble natural materials. They are available in different types and if combined with criteria they easily adapt to any type of environment.
When used in interior design, wood can make rooms warm and cosy. The most commonly used woods in interior design are:
- walnut wood,
- oak,
- fir,
- elm,
- beech,
- cherry,
- ash,
- teak.
Whereas marble, also widely used in home furnishing, after being in vogue in the 1970s, is now once again an undisputed trend. This valuable material makes rooms look elegant and chic. Moreover, it is especially appreciated for its many colour variations, both matt and glossy. In fact, it is also available in different types:
- Carrara,
- Emperador,
- Sicilian red,
- Statuario,
- of Calcatta.
In any case, to combine marble with wood, it is good to bear in mind that if marble is used for the flooring it is possible to include wood as a covering on one or more walls and in the furnishing accessories. Whereas, if there is parquet flooring in the home it is possible to create a contrast by playing with marble worktops and accessories.
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How to match marble flooring in the living room?
In living rooms with a marble floor, which gives the room a classy and prestigious look, there are many alternatives to furnish in contrast without making mistakes. A black or otherwise dark marble floor is ideal to be combined with light wood fixtures, chairs and tables. On the other hand, with a white or beige marble floor it is best to choose dark wood furniture in warm tones.
2 Marble and wood table
To combine marble and wood it is not necessary to have marble or parquet flooring in the home. In fact, it is possible to choose to combine these two noble materials even on a single piece of furniture such as a living room table. In this case, the most commonly used combination is the table with a wooden frame and marble top. However, the opposite solution – a sculptural marble structure and wooden top – is also widely appreciated.
There are as many solutions as there are designers who have dabbled in the creation of this piece of furniture using marble and wood. Thus, the table is transformed into a true work of art, an elegant piece of trendy furniture capable of capturing the attention of all who enter the living room.
3 Wood and marble console table
At the entrance, in the living room and also in the kitchen just like the table, the marble and wood console table is a perfect combination of these two iconic materials. In this case, the most popular combination is the console table with a marble surface and wooden base, which can be characterised by straight, woven, trestle, L-shaped or centrally supported legs.
4 Wood and marble coffee tables
The coffee table is one of the must-have pieces of furniture in the living area. It too lends itself well to materials such as marble and wood. Often coffee tables have marble tops and wooden frames, but it is also possible to combine two different models of coffee tables, e.g. one with a marble top and metal frame, and the other made entirely of wood.
5 Combining marble and wood in the kitchen
In the kitchen, marble and wood suit any style, from country to modern. In this environment, marble is usually used mainly as a worktop covering and for the backsplash behind the cooking area. However, there are also other solutions:
- a wooden kitchen top on marble,
- wood on marble inlays and vice versa.
In any case, it is important to take care of the cleaning and maintenance of marble, which is an extremely delicate material, as oil stains and various foodstuffs may cause wear and tear in the long run.
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6 Ideas for combining marble and wood in the bathroom
Those who wish to combine these two prestigious materials in their bathroom can opt for a natural marble washbasin set into a wooden vanity unit, or a washbasin and countertop made entirely of marble. However, it should be considered that the marble basin requires a lot of care and is suitable for those who want an elegant and precious bathroom. Alternatively, it is possible to opt for a countertop with a countertop washbasin and choose marble only for the top or the washbasin. On the other hand, as far as wood is concerned, first of all it is necessary to dispel the false belief that wood cannot be placed in this too humid environment. In fact, today there are special treatments that make it suitable even for this room that is in close contact with water. Therefore, in addition to wooden furniture, shelves and cupboards for storing personal belongings are welcome.
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