30 Stunning Marble Countertop Ideas for Your Kitchen
The perfect countertop material can truly make or break a kitchen space. These marble countertop ideas will help to get you started on your design journey.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, take a deep breath. You’re in exactly the right spot to get started with some beautiful examples.
Talk about a dramatic statement! Going with black marble for both the backsplash and the countertops on the island is a total power move.
And I love how they continued it down the sides. It gives the whole piece such a solid, architectural feel that’s incredibly modern. What a showstopper! (via)
Okay, so these are technically granite, but they have that gorgeous marble design running through them, so I had to include them.
For me, this is the best of both worlds! You get the durability of granite with the elegant look of marble. It’s a fantastic choice. (via)
This one is for all the minimalists out there. Creating a sink right out of the marble countertop material is such a clean and consistent look.
I think this is just brilliant for a space where you want everything to feel seamless and totally uncluttered. EstLiving really showcased how this can work.
I love a good eclectic space, and this kitchen from Life in Grace proves that marble can fit in anywhere.
Even with mismatched styles happening, the marble top on the island center makes it all look so intentional and pretty. It just works!
This kitchen is such a great example of how marble can elevate a traditional, family-focused space.
If you’ve got older accents or aged styles in your home, adding marble countertops is a perfect way to take the whole look up a notch. It adds instant polish. (via)
Wood and marble are two materials I wouldn’t always think to pair, but look how great they are together in this kitchen from Chatelaine!
It creates a space that’s just filled with personality, interest, and function. So good.
This kitchen is just brimming with style and function. The marble countertops are the perfect finishing touch, blending so well with the cottage-style cabinets and that wooden brick backsplash.
I love how the natural light from the windows just makes the marble gleam. (via)
I’m a huge fan of the farmhouse sink in this island layout.
The marble top is a beautiful match for the navy blue cabinetry, creating a look that isn’t just chic and traditional. It feels so fresh and modern at the same time. (via)
This isn’t the look that I immediately think of when I picture marble, but it can be so beautiful in more spirited spaces.
The marbled design here is perfect for a traditional room and adds a touch of unexpected elegance. (via)
This is one of my favorite designs that Homedit featured. The marble includes both the countertops and the backsplash, and I absolutely love the unique look of the navy sprinkled throughout. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind choice.
If you’re drawn to a brown foundation, you have to see this. You can find marble with a rich swirl of chocolate inside its design.
This black, white, and chocolate creation is perfect for anyone inspired by deeper, warmer tones. (via)
You’ll find this glamorous kitchen over at Designing Idea, and it’s topped off with the most luxurious neutrals.
The taupe tones and those gorgeous marble countertops with the sliced backsplash really set a sophisticated scene. The light fixtures just complete the look!
This is probably the most masculine kitchen that made my list, with a rich and traditional theme.
I think the dark, wooden cabinets are contrasted so nicely by the smooth marble countertops. It creates a really balanced and handsome space. (via)
We saw a white marble sink earlier, but here’s some inspiration if you decide to go with black instead.
Just look at how chic this space is! It feels so much cleaner and more integrated than adding a stainless steel piece. (via)
City Farmhouse went with gray and I’m loving this look, too.
This creamy kitchen is set off so nicely with these rainy-day inspired countertops. They pair perfectly with the silver hardware.
HGTV showcased this beauty and I had to grab it. I am absolutely loving the contrast between the dark, wooden cabinets and the light marble.
The fact that the sink is also marble just ties it all together perfectly.
Here’s a truly grandiose way to use black marble. It’s on the countertops and even down the sides of the island.
This is such a modern and glamorous way to ignite a kitchen redesign. It’s absolutely stunning. (via)
This House Beautiful design from Tuvalu Home stood out to me instantly.
It could be the scalloped backsplash or the beautiful sage tones, but it’s also the simplicity of those gorgeous marble countertops that makes it a winner.
Thin marble tops finish off this family space beautifully. It has a bit of a vintage, country vibe attached to the overall look.
But it’s the pristine, white marble that really polishes everything off and makes it feel so complete. (via)
Personally, I love when a room has a touch of femininity sewn into its foundation. That’s exactly what this kitchen has.
It feels so welcoming and romantic with its golden hardware and classic marble tops. (via)
Stone Source featured this beautiful work of art, and I just had to share it too!
Look at this incredible marble-topped and sided kitchen island. It’s such a stunning way to provide both function and a major focal point.
Here’s another bit of inspiration that combines a dash of industrial and traditional styles.
Nothing here is sincerely feminine or masculine, which for me, makes it a perfect, functional family space that everyone can enjoy. (via)
There is so much to love about this kitchen from HGTV. It feels like there’s a modern, Asian, and retro infusion all happening at once.
Once again, the unique design is set off beautifully with marble tops and siding.
Vintage Luxe chose a marble with a touch of taupe swirling through it, and I love how this kitchen looks both clean and simple, but also artistic and interesting.
That’s the magic of picking the right kind of marble.
I am just swooning for this crisp, contemporary space.
It may not be a huge kitchen, but the monochromatic look and all the marble accents give it a feeling of consistency and airiness that makes it feel so much bigger. (via)
HGTV also showed off some black marble countertops that could put a really nice spin on your kitchen.
If you have a larger space and want to stick with dark colors, you should definitely use this as inspiration.
Here’s another unique design from HGTV, from the cabinets all the way to the countertops.
This space has more of a rustic feel, which really proves just how versatile marble can be in any style of kitchen.
If you’re into Victorian styles, you have to check out this kitchen design!
The cabinetry is perfectly on point with the vision, and you can see how the marble takes it up a notch to really transform the final look. (via)
Founterior showed us this beauty, too. Not only do I love this particular kitchen island, but it’s the countertop that plays so nicely with both the white cabinets and the gray storage areas. It’s a perfect bridge between the two.
Pinterest is always full of amazing inspiration, which is why I snatched this beauty up when I found it.
Again, we see marble rounding out the entire island, creating a stunning focal point for the whole space. Absolutely gorgeous.
Maybe you’re inspired by a bit of gray. If that’s the case, you’ll want to hop right into this family kitchen.
You have to keep in mind that the consistent nature of matching the countertops to the backsplash will only add to that crisp, modern vision. (via)
I’m loving the romance of this space. And thanks to Life in Grace, I’m learning how to set that same whimsical tone in my own kitchen.
Again, you can see how the marble adds a lustrous, feminine topping to the entire scene.
entrap has the inspiration you need if you’re drawn to more minimalistic and contemporary designs.
The overall vision is a bit Asian-inspired, but this is just another way we can see marble being used beautifully in the kitchen.
Founterior featured this beauty and I instantly fell in love. I adore that the island can serve as both a prep area and an entertainment space.
The marble top provides so much interest to the monochromatic scheme.
Homey Oh My had this contemporary vision floating around, and it’s a great one. It proves that even in smaller spaces, white marble countertops can breathe a bout of fresh air and roominess inside.
It’s a perfect trick for making a room feel bigger.
If you’re still looking for a darker countertop but want to stick with a marbled look, then here’s more inspiration for you.
The swirls of caramel tones, black, and white make this a truly artistic choice for any space. (via)
