Marble floors for Bathrooms: Elegant & durable design solutions

What is Marble?

Marble is a natural stone made up of limestone or dolomite and is crystalline in nature. This metamorphic rock is a durable with unique veining patterns and is available in a variety of colours. Along with the different veining, the base colours include shades of white, black, brown, red, green, blue, grey and many more though the most popular is a white marble bathroom. Every slab has unique veining patterns that are not identical to any other slab, adding an organic visual to the space. It is versatile enough to use on countertops, flooring, marble tiles for walls, accent walls, marble sinks, vanities and bathtub surrounds. Marble bathroom design can also easily blend into a variety of décor styles and colour schemes. 

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Marble in Bathrooms

The aesthetics of a marble bathroom design spell a sense of luxury. The material can be used for multiple elements in the bathroom from expansive walls and flooring to accents like sinks, bathtub surrounds, vanities or alcoves. The variety of colours and veining patterns allows for a wide selection and working the material into a myriad of décor styles. Marble is also heat-resistant so the steam from hot showers won’t affect it.

1. Ace The Wall and Bathroom Floor Marble Design

Marble floors and walls impart a luxe vibe to the bathroom that few other materials can replicate. When choosing marble tiles for walls and floors, keep in mind that marble stains easily and can be quite slippery when wet. Choose finishes with a high slip-resistance or consider installing it in the dry areas of the bathroom. Also, dark marble, like the bathroom design in this image, will obviously show less staining. An easy design idea is to create a cohesive marble bathroom design with one variety used over the entire expanse – like floors and walls. Makrana, Carrara or Statuario marble work well over large expanses. For walls, another interesting approach is to cover the wall only halfway (from the floor to midway up the wall) with marble or to create a Dado wall with marble. 

2. Accentuate Smaller Areas with Marble

If the entire wall and/or floor area in marble seems too much or is out of your budget, a great way to incorporate this material for a luxury marble bathroom vibe is to accentuate smaller areas. In the vanity area try the wall above the sink as a backdrop for the mirror. In the wet area you could try using marble to line alcoves, create a bath bench or even use marble tiles for wall housing the shower and faucets like an accent wall. Other accent wall ideas include the one behind the toilet. Even door and window frames and their surrounds can work for a subtle marble accent. For a small space, small marble bathroom additions are a great way to elevate the space. 

3. Create an Exquisite Modern Marble Bathroom with a Marble Bathtub or Bathtub Surrounds

For an ultra-luxurious marble bathroom design, consider getting a marble bathtub made like the freestanding one seen in this image. If you have an inset bathtub, consider wrapping the bathtub surrounds in marble.