Carrara marble countertop

Every house has potential if you design it with intention. Sharing the process of designing, renovating, and decorating our 1960's home, and providing inspiration for you to do the same.

Learn if Carrara marble is durable and good for kitchen countertops vs. other types of marble slabs. Is it porous? Cleaning, sealing, how to maintain marble.

A Plain English kitchen—the first in the US—and other new but classic designs define this Brooklyn townhouse remodel by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture.

Arabescato, Carrara and Calacatta marble are all extracted in the same area but they bring very distinctive differences. Want to know more? Read here & find out.

Marble makes a luxe statement in the kitchen or bath. But which type is best? Read our guide to find out more about Calacatta, Carrara, and Statuary marble.

Stone counters that look like marble at Thrifty Decor Chick!

Yesterday was countertop install day (so basically Christmas) in our kitchen! We are so so happy with how the install went, and honestly, I feel like I can ...

When my husband and I were researching our kitchen renovation a couple years ago, marble countertops were the clear frontrunner, but we were nervous about the inevitable etching. So we paid visits to every marble-topped bar and marble-furnished ice cream parlor we could find, cocking our heads to the side, peering down long polished surfaces to examine the damage left by countless drippy glasses and plates of spaghetti. We ended up with marble and we’re very happy with it.

As you know I am planning a little kitchen remodel and finding the right countertop is key. My dream has been to have carrara marble in this space but...we all know it has a reputation for staining easily and requires a good amount of maintenance. Here are 6 great alternatives to carrara...

After about two months of normal daily use, we are sharing the good, bad, and ugly of marble in the kitchen… including how our slab broke in half.