Mesmerizing Charm Of French Marble Stones, Dimensions To Your Minimalist Home

French marble is a symbol of elegance and luxury, quarried in the french Hautes-Pyrenees mountains, these stones’s rich history begins thousands of years ago when the Romans first noticed their exceptional qualities.

French marble is famous for its use in the most beautiful castles in the world, notably the castle of Versailles for which Louis XIV turned the quarries into “Royal Quarries”. You will also notice these stones in famous buildings such as Opéra Garnier and Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

The most popular marbles perhaps those with black or white colour touch. This colour will never get outdated and always get the popularity in the peak. Whether it is modern architecture or classical, there is always a need for white natural stones. What the designer will discover while looking for white marble is that there are a lot of choice and the prices vary widely.

Here are some lists of the popular white marbles in 2020:

1. PATAGONIA:

We begin this list with this amazing white quartzite from Brazil: it is white with translucent crystalline areas and looks absolutely fantastic when backlit. Great for walls and furniture. Price range: $$$.

2. ALPINUS:

Alpinus is a very special white granite from Brazil with small translucent crystal shaped areas that give it a very distinctive look and make it a great choice for back lighting applications. Price range: $$$.

3. PANDA WHITE:

Panda White marble, as the name indicates is white with large black veins, that gives it a unique look and make it the perfect marble for book match applications. This marble is quarried in China and is a great value. Price range:$$.

4. MILAS NEW YORK:

Milas New York marble is a white marble with thin Lilac colored veins. The beautiful distinctive veins and pristine white background make it also a great choice for book matching and generally playing with patterns for advanced designs. This marble is quarried in Turkey. Price range:$$.

5. CALACATTA:

White Calacatta marble may be the most famous white marble there is. Its iconic large grey veins and pristine white background are recognized by all. This Italian marble is one of the most luxurious marble you can find. Great for modern and contemporary but luxurious design. It is the perfect stone for book matching. Price range:$$$$.

Published for LGJJ Shanghai.