Marble is one of my favourite materials. Timeless and luxurious, it’s incredibly versatile too and has so many uses throughout the home. One of the best ways to use marble in a home is as a kitchen countertop or surface. This is even more true in minimalist kitchens because when paired with clean, neutral and fuss-free cabinets, the marble looks striking.
Marble kitchen countertops have an ability to uplift a simple kitchen by adding interest and drama while still maintaining a minimalist look. There are plenty of colour choices too that work with a range of different neutral or wooden toned kitchen cabinets and the best part — you can choose to go bold or keep the look pared back with your choice of marble.
In case you’re thinking of marble kitchen countertops or dreaming of having them sometime in the future like me, I’m sharing some striking minimalist kitchens which will inspire you.
9 marble kitchen countertop ideas
In this kitchen it’s all about being bold yet sticking to neutral tones. The heavily veined marble is striking and really comes to life against the simple dark wood cabinets. It’s the contrast of dark and light that makes the marble stand out even more.
Having an entire kitchen island in marble makes quite a statement and creates a lot of visual interest. Neutral decor is never boring and can be quite dramatic as this kitchen proves.
(image: nordiska kok)
For a subtler yet striking look opt for tone on tone decor like this kitchen which has been decorated in black and white throughout. While the countertops and the island are in marble, the monochrome colour palette gives this kitchen drama and style with a more pared back look than the first kitchen. The wooden floor adds warmth, preventing the kitchen from looking cold. Besides, black, white and wood is a classic colour scheme and will never age.
(image: himlekok)
Warm wooden cabinets are the perfect contrast for the cool marble worktops in this kitchen. Wrapping the marble around the wooden cabinets and the kitchen island gives this kitchen a more minimal look.
Marble and wood are always a great combination as the two materials really compliment each other.
image: norm architects
The beauty of marble is that it can be as subtle or as bold as you like. In this grey kitchen, the cabinets have been paired with white marble with grey veining. The overall look is calm, cohesive and minimal.
Keeping colours similar and opting for marble with subtle veining like this carrara marble is ideal for those who prefer a more pared back look.
image: nordiskakok
Here’s another dramatic way to use marble in a kitchen. Instead of stopping at marble countertops, they’ve added marble to the wall between the cabinets too. The black and white marble has a bold pattern making it a standout feature in this modern kitchen.
image: nordiskakok
The standout feature in this kitchen is definitely the large marble island that’s been paired with bold, black stools. The marble island has been matched with marble countertops and marble walls.
Here, two different types of marble have been used but since they’re similarly coloured, the kitchen comes together very cohesively.
image: nordiskakok
If you prefer a coloured kitchen, marble pairs well with many colours like muted blues, greens and dusty pinks. In this green kitchen, marble has been used for all the countertops as well as for a table. They’ve opted for marble with subtler veining which works well with the green cabinets.
While this kitchen is green and has lots of marble, it still has a simple, minimalist look. It’s not as dramatic as some of the other kitchens on this list but that’s the beauty of marble — go bold or keep the look subtle.
image: carmine van der linden, photo: piet-albert goethals
Green marble dominates every surface in this elegant kitchen. Coloured marble is a great idea especially when you have white or off-white cabinets like in this kitchen. Green marble is a popular choice in minimalist kitchens but you can also get other colours that would work well.
The herringbone floors and wooden stools add warmth and contrast against the green marble kitchen countertops.
image: nordiskakok
Finally, if you prefer a darker and moodier look to your kitchen, pair you cabinets with marble that has darker veining like in this kitchen. The brown veining on these marble countertops is very pronounced and works so well with the dark oak cabinets.
The brass accents add an elegant contrast to all the dark marble and dark cabinets.
image: nordiskakok
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