Marble is an exquisite natural stone which is an embodiment of real beauty. Its intricate veining and patterns add a unique appeal to any surface it is used for. Marble’s solid look and luxuriousness transforms any room into a sophisticated want-to-be-in space. The timeless beauty of marble imparts a bold statement to your living space.

White marble is classic, chic and luxurious natural stone that makes your interiors appear soft, fresh and spacious. White marble is widely used for floors, walls, sink tops, kitchen countertops, outdoors, garden benches, patios, swimming pools, and even on roof tops. If you are looking for durable and elegant home interiors, white marble is an excellent choice because its warm, classic look is unparalleled to other stones and color ranges.

There are different types of white marble that exist around the world, each carrying different veins and patterns and color tones. These include Calacatta, Carrara, Statuario, Thassos, Afyon and many others that give timeless and stunning appearance to your kitchen, bathroom and other living spaces. The origins of white marble trace back to Italy about 200 years ago. The white marble industry has become part of the Italian culture; white marble was greatly used for architecture, art, countertops, window sills, door jams and curbs. The Apuane mountain range, reaching approximately 6,500 feet, is rich in the famous Carrara marble which has been used over the years for its beauty and style.

Each type of white marble has its own special qualities and is graded for attributes like the whiteness of the background and the color and movement of the veins. Below is a brief overview of the well-known luxurious white marble types.

Bianco Carrara

Bianco is the classic Italian white marble, which is somewhat like a dirty white or light gray. It has thin and linear dark gray veins and sometimes has small grey spots on the surface. View Product

Statuario White

Bianco Statuario or Statuary Carrara has a cool, bright white background with grey veins of small to medium thickness. Statuario is a warmer and slightly translucent, and is traditionally used for fine statuary. Statuary White is a more expensive stone than other white marbles. View Product

Calacatta

The Calacata marble has a warm white background with both thick and thin bands of light grey, beige and green. This marble with bolder more dramatic veining is rarer than Carrara and is considered a luxury stone. View Product

Thassos

White Thassos is a pure white marble with the brilliant crystalline color of refined sugar. Taking its name from the Greek Island where it has been quarried since ancient times, it is fresh and timeless. Suitable to traditional and contemporary design projects alike, this classic offers a bright and airy aesthetic. View Product

White Himalaya

White Himalaya is also a white marble from Greece quarried in Drama on Falakro Mountain. White of Volakas has a plain, white background color, with gray, black, brown, pink and purple veining in the stone.  View Product

Mystery White

Mystery White is from Namibia, in the province of Habis. The White Rhino stone has a pale white background similar to the rhinoceros horn and other types of pure ivory. View Product

Regardless of your personal style being chic, contemporary or classic, white marble is a versatile, luxurious material for your home interior. Purists prefer the Italian Carrara marble with its white background and gray veining but there are also other dazzling white marble types. You have to decide your preferences when it comes to marble before you make your decision. Used in a myriad of bathrooms, kitchens and other areas of the home, white marble offers its unique luxury, beauty and understated elegance.