There is no doubt that marble is a durable flooring material as it has been subjected to high temperatures in the earth resulting in the crystallization of limestones to the marble we have today. As a natural product, marble is naturally stain-resistant.

Design: Collective Designs

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Despite being stain-resistant, it isn’t completely stain-proof as spilled juice or wine that remains on the surface for long it could be absorbed into the material. Some substance such as strong cleaners or acidic or alkaline drink or food may have a corroding effect on the marble flooring. One way to resolve the stain problem, is to cover it with furniture or a beautiful rug.

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Marble flooring can create an effortless elegance especially in the living room area. As it is available in many colors, ranging from white, black, brown and everything in between, picking the right shade of marble to suit your home is definitely not a problem.

Design: Collective Designs

Some home owners may choose to use it only in the living room where most of the socializing with guests will take place. Besides having it on the floor, marble can be also be used on kitchen countertops and even on walls to amp up the luxe factor.

Design: Cube Associate Design

Although traditionally used to create an air of opulence in the home, homeowners have now begun to experiment with the pairing of raw concrete walls and marble flooring to create a modern take on marble.

Design: Free Space Intent

Marble floors are easy to clean. Messy spills and crayon marks by young children are also easy to clean up with just a damp towel. Nevertheless, it is still recommended to protect and finish your floors with a sealing protectant. Remember marble is stain-resistant but not stain-proof!

Design: Haire Living

Although a marble flooring can be paired with any lighting, to create a luxurious look, pick chandeliers or big statement lights to create a lavish touch to the home. One way you can do so is to focus on the dining area, especially if you love to host dinner parties and have your friends over.

Design: Lim Ai Tiong Architect

The benefit of having marble flooring is the flexibility of allowing your home to look dramatic or otherwise. To allow your furniture to stand out, pick a more muted coloured marble flooring so that it does not vie for the eye’s attention. You can think of the marble flooring as an accent furnishing instead of the main highlight.

Design: White Corporate

Text: Eliza H/ Home & Decor  Additional Reporting: Seah Pei Jun

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