LATELY WE’VE been seeing a lot of dramatic marble or other stone elements as striking accent pieces in home décor. It could be an island or an entire countertop, a freestanding bath or bookcase, but whatever is chosen, it is meant to be the centrepiece. Of course, the look has been around for a long time, especially in the work of French interior architects such as Joseph Dirand, but we’re now beginning to see this feature in the work of American and Canadian designers such as Amber Interiors and Ashley Montgomery Design as well. Here are a few of our favourite examples of this chic design trend.
