Modern Carrara Marble Makes for Unified Minimalism

Classically Beautiful. Yet Now on Trend.

Well-used in traditional spaces for centuries, new variations of the established, classic Carrara marble are quickly becoming a go-to for clean, modern interiors. IRG’s Carrara Supreme is one of the most modernistic marbles used today. This white marble is often a budget-friendly alternative to Calacatta. Quarried in the same region as Calacatta, IRG’s Carrara Supreme lends a whiter and brighter background than typical grey Bianco Carrara Marble.

The Young Look For Marble

One might think Carrara marble is unexciting for a modern-look home, having been used for so long. However, local designer Florence Livingston proves otherwise in a remarkable remodel in San Rafael, CA — just across the Golden Gate. Repeated use of Carrara in this home show that the material remains highly versatile and makes for a great choice in today’s open, minimalist design styles.

Marble Makes It Simple & Fresh

Use of IRG’s Carrara Supreme throughout the kitchen and bathrooms contributes to an easygoing California-style interior. Delicate veining in the light marble complements the home’s continuous, effortless design by adding an element of neutrality and depth.

Starting with the kitchen

Carrara Supreme works well paired with the stylized white oak cabinetry, as seen on the kitchen countertops and backsplash. Livingston created a fresh design where the intriguing veining within the marble is on full display. The lovely white marble balances sleek countertops and backsplashes, helping to create a modern minimalistic space with gorgeous natural variation.

Into the Bathrooms

“Tackle vain with vein” is a motto in the stone industry. A lovely vanity choice, Carrara Supreme conveys sleekness and chicness on the bathroom counters and where it lines a cement tile shower wall and marble tile floor. The choice of marble in this space adds richness and depth without being overly fussy or complicated.

The sophisticated aesthetic flows gracefully throughout all spaces in the home’s connected design theme. Patterned cement tiles on the floor of the second bathroom complement a Carrara vanity with bold black accents. Repeated use of clean, simple and homey materials achieves a sense of peacefulness in the home, where design consistency works to create the illusion the house is bigger it than it is.

Bring the Beauty of Carrara Marble into your Space

Now you can mimic this thoughtful and unified approach into your own home in ways large or small. Carrara Supreme is a versatile choice: use it in large-scale slab formats, in tile, or even in a mosaic backsplash. Whichever way you choose to utilize Carrara Marble, it is a wonderful choice for years to come.

Browse IRG’s Carrara marble online, then contact us to schedule a visit to view our collection in-person.

Learn more about the design and materials used in this project here.