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Modernizing Marble

As The Tile Turns

From Ancient Greece to the Far East, many of history’s most notable structures have marble to thank for their longevity and enduring beauty. A symbol of sophistication through the millennia, marble has long evoked luxury.

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Cave-Like Villa in Greece Hides Sculptured Living Spaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The interior and exterior walls were built from volcanic stones and white plaster, while the floors have light beige marble and cement plaster finishes. Well-chosen materials and textures throughout add to the originality of this cliffside home in Greece. Photography by Vangelis Paterakis.

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Modern Marble Design Pioneers

StoneDimensions

The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. He favoured Carrara marble due to its beauty, white gleam, beautiful reflection qualities and stunning malleability.

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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced 4 new Made In The USA collections, ranging from sophisticated marble-looks to concrete inspired selections with a twist. The marked veins of marbles are combined with the bold appearance of soapstone, creating a unique look that provides every installation with a modern, yet urban touch. Browse Venue.

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Installation Equation: A Cement Tile Patchwork in Beverly Hills

Granada Tile

The yogurt is flown in fresh from Greece, while many of the the mix-ins come from local farms. Pick a classic combo of yogurt and honey or go bold with a parfait—and it’s all served in terra-cotta pots, also hailing from Greece, which can be reused in myriad ways.

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40 Stunning Luxury Bathrooms with Incredible Views

Trendir Magazine

This sunken marble tub really does make one feel bathed in luxury. And the ocean home in Greece has incredible vistas to boot. The Ottawa River House was designed by architect Christopher Simmonds and the bathroom was no exception when he handed out the views.

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10 Bathrooms With a View You Must See

Trendir Magazine

Greece From the moment you saw this photo the very first thing you may have noticed is that the bathtub is partically in the ground. What really caught our attention from this home in Greece is the sunken marble bathtub. Park City, Utah The diverse amount of marble makes a unique yet beautiful contrast between the two.