Stone Name: Calacatta
Origins: Italy
Stone type: Marble
Suggested: Indoor/outdoor walls, flooring, furniture, countertops & table tops, scluptures, ect...
Stone Description:
Any homeowners feel that a whiter marble looks more luxurious. They might opt for Calacatta marble,Somewhat confusingly, it’s quarried in Carrara as well. “Calacatta has a field that’s bright white, and a lot more variation in color than Carrara,” says Bruno. The veins are thick and dramatic, and can range in color from gold to brown to beige to dark gray.
Calacatta marble's elegant look is truly what keeps service professionals and homeowners coming back year after year, as the rich white and gold details are impossible to match. Carrara marble tends to have softer veins, and usually can’t match the dramatic veins of Calacatta marble. The bright white comes with veins in several different colors, suitable to most homeowners.
Calacatta is widely used for bathrooms and in kitchens, although be careful when using them for countertops, as they are porous and a bit sensitive in nature. It’s a classic, timeless look for any room really, and the stunning veining is unmatched.