| | JANUARY 20259Also the trend of large format tiles and marble slabs are gaining attention and popularity for their capability to create an effortless and extensive look. Those oversized jumbo pieces cut downs the grout lines and makes the space to look larger and more pleasant. Designers incorporate large marble slabs for complete kitchen walls and kitchen islands. Even some cases, they fix marbles and tiles for flooring and permit the natural veining of the stone to be displayed in all its glory. Mounting them in Unexpected AreasCustomarily, marble is associated with bathrooms and kitchen, but today designers are integrating them into surprising spaces in order to amplify the visual appeal. For instance, marble topped coffee tables, marble accent walls in living areas and fixing marble in staircases are becoming the trend. Also the marbles are being utilized in home offices to create strikingly beautiful visual impacts for the visitors.Unexpectedly, designers are integrating marbles into home decor segments through furniture pieces such as side tables, coffee tables and also in lightings. This curated craftsmanship add a high-end and unique feel to the entire home decor efforts. In kitchen we can mount the marble tiles beyond the countertops, open shelving and marble backsplashes to bring the elegant and seamless output. Meanwhile for Bathrooms, bold marble veining are trending as they holds ability to make a dramatic statement and add unique personality to the space.Evidently people are becoming very much conscious on embracing sustainability in home design. In such context, eco-friendly tiles and marbles are gaining importance as they are perfect choice for sustainable home design. For this, home designers are installing recycled or reclaimed materials like ethically sourced natural stones, recycled glass tiles, reclaimed ceramic, porcelain tiles, and locally sourced marbles. These types of tiles and marbles reduce the landfill waste and cuts down the demand for raw materials. Also, the manufacturing process of these items requires reduced temperatures that results in less consumption of energy.Beyond the Indoor ApplicationsTraditionally, marbles and tiles are constrained to indoors areas such as living room, walls and kitchens. But today designers are expanding the applications of marbles and tiles to outdoor areas by creating a luxurious outdoor kitchens, pool areas and patios. For example, marble pavers are becoming a most popular option for outdoor flooring as it expels matchless and timeless appeal and durability. In addition, patterned tiles are being utilized to bring personality and color to decorative water features and outdoor walls.CHRONICLESHOMES
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