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There’s a reason marble’s enduring appeal has captured hearts in homes for thousands of years.
It’s no trend or ‘material of the moment’. It’s a symbol of elegance and luxury, veined with versatility that lends itself to designs ranging from minimalist to maximalist. Even as furniture design has changed and refined, marble remains classic with a very modern edge.
Today, ceramic offers an update to marble’s timeless appeal, making it more accessible for everyday living. It recreates the visual depth of natural marble, with the durability and ease of modern materials. Resistant to wear and effortless to maintain, each piece balances sophistication with real practicality.
Used in its natural form or reimagined through marble-effect ceramics, the look brings effortless sophistication to contemporary interiors - and can be styled in so many different ways throughout your house. Here are our 8 favourite ways to introduce marble into your:
Entrance hall
Dining room
Living room
Bedroom
8 ways to style marble & ceramic in your home
Entrance hall
1. Set the tone with a console table
The first thing people see as they walk through your door establishes the mood for everything that follows. A ceramic console table makes that first impression count, bringing instant sophistication to even the simplest hallway.
Our Hanne white ceramic design makes a striking entry-way statement. Its luxurious marble-effect ceramic top is paired with two fluted cylindrical legs in a dark wood finish. A perfect blend of style and stability.
Hang a mirror above its centre, and complement the gorgeous marble-effect top with a curated arrangement of objects. Place a vase, a plant - even a tray for your keys - to turn a simple console table into a considered moment that hints at the rest of the home.
2. Pick out a plinth
Understated but impactful, a marble plinth elevates whatever sits on top of it - literally and aesthetically. It adds architectural interest without overwhelming the space, and works beautifully in both compact and generous entrance halls.
Repurpose our Austin side table as a standalone piece. Its grooved pedestal base pays homage to ancient marble columns, updating them with a matte cream finish, as the rich copper-toned veining of the glossy faux marble top breathes new life into neoclassical style.
Use it to display a sculptural vase or piece of art. You can even place a candle on top, thanks to the heat and scratch-resistant surface.
Dining room
3. Choose a marble effect dining table
In marble & ceramic, a dining table becomes the centrepiece to build your whole dining room around.
The soft curve of a round silhouette contrasts beautifully with the bold veining of the stone, making it as much a piece of art as a place to eat. Our Romeo pedestal table is perfect for smaller rooms, creating an intimate dining experience for four. Its stunning white marble-effect ceramic top brings elegance to every meal, while the brushed brass pedestal base adds warmth and contemporary style.
For large dining rooms, rectangular designs lend themself to long leisurely dinners. Providing plenty of room for up to eight, our Riley dining table pairs a striking starburst base with a low-maintenance, high-luxury marble-effect ceramic top. Heat-resistant and scratch-proof, hot dishes can go straight from oven to table without a worry.
4. Place a marble-effect light overhead
Lighting is often the last thing considered in a dining room, but it's the detail that ties everything together.
A hanging light with marble-effect ceramic shades, like our Riley pendant light in black, casts the whole room in a warmer, more considered light. Hung over the table, it creates an intimate ambience that draws people in and makes every meal feel like an occasion.
And with marble running from table to ceiling, the room feels cohesively designed from every angle.
Living room
5. Lean into minimalism with a block coffee table
Honest, minimal, and quietly commanding, a slab coffee table lets the marble speak for itself. The uncomplicated design is free from unnecessary detail, celebrating the natural beauty of the material in its purest form.
Effortlessly sophisticated, our Russo white ceramic coffee table brings modern luxury to your living space. The calacatta style ceramic design features distinctive veining that flows, feathers, and contrasts with the clean, contemporary lines of the table’s cubic form.
It works as the anchor of a living room, grounding sofas and seating around it while adding a sense of considered permanence.
6. Embrace a modern take on marble sculpture
Not all marble furniture needs to be functional first. A sculptural piece - whether a statement lamp, abstract object, or side table with an unexpected base - brings an artistic dimension to the living room.
Thoughtfully designed with a natural ceramic top and sculptural black ash base, our Orlan side table transforms any corner into a design moment. Balancing beauty and practicality, its round ceramic surface is heat-resistant and easy to clean. A unique black ash wood base features a unique arched design with endless style appeal.
More than just a piece of furniture, a sculptural table is an instant conversation starter – and a reminder that marble is as much at home in the world of art as it is in interior design.
Bedroom
7. Make a statement with marble bedside tables
Beside the bed is one of the most intimate spots in the home – and a marble or ceramic side table brings a touch of quiet luxury to decorate it.
Our Demi side table features a distinctive half-moon silhouette and two-tiered design. Brushed bronze legs create a sophisticated contrast with the lustrous natural ceramic top, with dual shelves for both display and storage. For more minimally styled rooms, our Lena style has a sturdy tripod base in hand-polished dark wood. And, of course, a stunning ceramic top with warm reddish tones and all the luxury of the marble-look.
Cool to the touch and beautiful to look at, complement each bedside table with a paired-back lamp that won’t detract the eye from the delicate marble finish.
8. Surprise yourself with a sideboard
A sideboard might seem more at home in the dining room, but bring it into the bedroom and it earns its place immediately. In marble, or marble-effect ceramic, it creates a generous, grounded presence and beautiful alternative to simple wooden cabinetry.
Our Winslow natural ceramic sideboard is defined by the detail of its striking natural ceramic doors. The faux marble print, with gold-toned veining, creates an eye-catching focal point with a contemporary rectangular silhouette. Perfect for adding a touch of opulence and opportunity to declutter your room, use it to house the things that usually clutter a room: extra storage, a television, the everyday objects that need a home.
Beautiful and practical…
Whether you choose the real thing or ceramic alternative, marble has a rare ability to make every room feel more considered. Place your pieces in the perfect spot, and take some time to style them accordingly, to see your home timelessly transformed.
Discover our Marble and Ceramic Collections, for furniture that blends durability with exceptional style.
