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Are Marble Sinks Going Out of Style? According to Interior Designers, They're Here to Stay

Designers have called it – marble sinks are here to stay. They're a timeless choice, and while they do not suit everybody's ...
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Here's Why Calacatta Marble From Italy Is So Expensive

An curved arrow pointing right. Michelangelo's famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is one ...
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From patchwork to parquet: 8 homes that do marble differently

Designers get creative with individual pieces of stone in these projects, resulting in something that’s greater than the sum ...
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A Rochester home of marble, the ‘Marble Lago,’ carries a regal look

The home has over 20 types of marble, including types imported from Europe, according to the Keller-Williams Premier Realty listing. The marble home at 902 14th Ave. SW in Rochester includes over 20 ...
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Marble that built Florence Cathedral in record demand

The Pantheon temple in Rome glistens with precious, white marble from Italy’s town of Carrara, a stone that was prized by the ancient Romans and Renaissance masters. Now, extraction rates of 5,000 ...
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8 Yachts That Have Stunning Marble Features, From Striking Bathrooms to Bold Beach Clubs

Marble’s ability to inject glamour into ensuite showers or dining-room floors has long made it a favorite material among superyacht designers. But, these days, marble going far beyond supporting roles ...
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How To Clean Marble Surfaces In Your Home

Cleaning marble can be trickier than other popular countertop types because of the porous nature of this natural stone. Marla Mock, President of Molly Maid, says that when it comes to cleaning marble, ...