Marble roundup: Montana Labelle’s top polished picks
Photo, Stephen John Crosby.
Montana Labelle's favourite marble products
Stone in the spotlight
Designer Montana Labelle has assembled a collection her favourite marble home accessories. Find out where to get these beautiful stone pieces, and how to incorporate them into a room.
Marble is a classic material that has been in use since ancient times. It’s popular for kitchen counters, bathroom surfaces, backsplashes and tiles; however, it hasn’t been properly recognized for its potential in home accessories. This new crop of marble goods is fresh, unique and often playful. Using this sumptuous stone in unexpected ways can add a traditional vein of refined taste to a room, without the hefty price tag of decorating with substantial slabs.
A hidden chest of treasures in Toronto, Caviar20 stocks some of the most amazing furniture, accessory and fixture finds in the city. These lamps are a fine example of some of the brilliant offerings that this retailer has within its impressive catalogue. Embodying the purist forms of the cube and the cylinder, the marble-meets-metal lights have an industrial allure with a timeless touch. Shop online to get these modern items delivered anywhere in the country.
Robert Sonneman Aluminum Spot lamps, $750, Caviar20.
The pristine pump
This black marble accessory will bring drama and style to any bathroom or kitchen. The clean bold lines and the deep ebony hue make a strong statement. I’d recommend setting one of these next to your kitchen sink to dispense dishwashing soap. It’s an elegant alternative to displaying an off-the-shelf bottle of dish liquid.
Black Marble Soap Dispenser, $69, Restoration Hardware.
The multipurpose monolith
This graphic marble stool, designed by Kelly Wearstler, has a multitude of uses, making it a truly ideal piece of furniture. Land yourself one of these monolithic movables and use it as a side table, an outdoor stool, an extra seat in your living room, or simply as a decorative sculpture anywhere in your home.
Memphis Stool, $2,295, Kelly Wearstler.
The illusion of limestone
Instead of installing pricey slabs of marble try a wallpaper that gives the impression of a stone surface. It will instantly transform an interior into a chic space. I love to see it installed in powder rooms, applied to all walls and even the ceiling to create a dramatic effect.
Marble Wallpaper in grey, $5 to $104, Ferm Living.
Clustered coffers
I genuinely have these tiny containers placed all around my own home. Filling them with trinkets such as jewellery, business cards, paperclips or photos, these boxes offer a wonderfully versatile way to store everyday items with style.
Stone Boxes, $14 - $29, West Elm. Marble Cleat Boxes, $24 - $35, West Elm.
The ornamental pillar
The function of this great decorative accessory is entirely aesthetic. Complementary to both traditional and modern spaces alike, this classical obelisk makes a striking statement that will stand the test of time. Try positioning it on a fireplace mantle, on a floating shelf, or arranging several to anchor a rectangular dining table.
Kimiko Obelisk, $450, Arteriors.
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