why I don't have marble in my home...

The whole virtual world seems to love it. It's dreamy, flowing, and absolutely gorgeous. The perfect stone for bakers that adds just the right touch of old world charm to today's popular styles. There’s a richness and character to marble that other stones can’t touch. From the Pinterest-perfect kitchens with spans of marble countertops to bathrooms covered in stunning marble tile just waiting for you to come in and relax, marble is taking over the renovation world. But is it right for you? It might not be... as a Designer, I don't have it in my home. Here's why:

Marble requires a bit (sometimes a lot) of maintenance and for many people, the effort isn't worth the headache. I have 3 kids at home, run two full time businesses, and homeschool all these little humans. With teenagers at home, I often wake up to food and drink covered countertops from their nighttime cooking shenanigans, come home to paint and glue at the island from my creative artsy daughter, and to be real embarrassingly transparent- there's usually a mound of dishes waiting to be washed at any given time next to the sink. All marble nightmares. I have no interest in or time to worry about my kitchen and bathrooms, I need wipe and go. Although I still absolutely ohh and ahh and daydream of the most beautiful marble kitchen every time someone chooses it for their renovation, it's just not for where I'm at in life right now. It's on my someday list. 

​Here's a few things to keep in mind if you're considering adding marble to your home.
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​Marble can yellow. Over time, with exposure to water, acids, or bleach, you may notice some discoloration in your marble. This is from the naturally occurring iron in the natural stone oxidizing. Pinterest is full of DIY ways to reverse this process, but we always advise you go with a specialist to return your stone back to it's original glory. Note: marble must be cleaned with natural stone safe cleaners. Don't DIY your cleaning products with marble!!
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​Marble (and other natural stones) need to be sealed regularly. This slows down the absorption of water, acids, etc that the stone is exposed to in daily life. In simple terms, it buys you time to clean up the messes before they damage your stone. 
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Marble scratches. It's a softer stone and although some people see the natural wear as character, others may not appreciate the visual appearance of the imperfections. Marble tile (especially floors) also often develop wear on the edges where the grout and tile meet. 

Marble will always be a timeless choice that holds it's value well when properly cared for. Whether it's right for you, is really a personal choice. Still not sure if it's right for your lifestyle? Reach out for a consult!