The Spruce / Faith Provencher

Classic and elegant,marbleis always a good choice when it comes tobathroom decor.

It’s timeless, it adds value to your property, and it’s absolutely gorgeous.

However, marble comes with its downsides: mostly, maintenance.

Bathroom with tan and light gray marble tile around white tub closeup

The Spruce / Faith Provencher

Marble has to be sealed yearly andcleaned regularlyto avoid stains, scratches, and moisture damage.

However, it’s not the only way.

This bathroom designed by Maite Granda covers the shower with stunning marble tile but doesn’t stop there.

marble subway tile shower in bathroom

Maite Granda

The marble bench adds an extra level of elegance.

It’s a small addition that changes the feel of the space.

The effect of a dramatic vein marble is different from its softer version.

marble bathroom

Marie Flanigan Interiors

This one has a bigger visual impact and dominates the space.

Thesubway tilewith dark grout creates a crisp, sharp backdrop with golden hardware and mounted sconces.

Yet, it’s the marble vanity with veins of blue and gold that really captures your attention.

black and white marble walls

Sire Design

Theseparate tubis perfect for relaxing with a great book and some bubbles.

Dark Marble Contemporary Bathroom

Brophy Interiors

Are your tastes a little… darker?

This dark marble might just do the trick.

blue marble sink in modern bathroom

Mary Patton Design

Marble Floor With Freestanding Tub

Burchard Design Co.

Creating a spa-like experience in your bathroom can be easier than you think.

This bathroom by Burchard Design Co. proves that.

marble bathroom with tile floor and border around shower

Marie Flanigan Interiors

However, the green wall serving as a backdrop to the vanity is an absolute show stopper.

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By putting marble tile on the floors and walls with matching countertops, marble makes a name for itself.

bathroom black marble

Brophy Interiors

Transparent surfaces, like the shower, open up the space.

The all-over marble brings a sense of understated luxury, highlighted by thefull-length mirroragainst the wall.

Take this bathroom by Kendall Wilkinson Design, for example.

bathroom with marble floor

Burchard Design Co.

The color palette creates an almostmonochromatic schemethat offers cool tones and a polished feel.

The freestanding tub within the shower, as well as the wall-mounted silver showerhead, compliment theminimalistdesign well.

The wood helps warm the space and bring in some new texture rather than keeping things flat and monotonous.

marble shower with flecks of gold

Marie Flanigan Interiors

The black marble floating sink adds just the right dose of drama without overpowering the space.

The black accents allow for a sharp contrast that keeps the space modern without feeling harsh.

Marble Paired With Wallpaper

Marble doesn’t have to stand alone or only be paired with white.

elegant green marble bathroom

Jules Interiors

Additionally, this can work really well if you prefer a more eclectic style.

Marble Half Wall

Working with uniquely shaped bathrooms can mean getting creative in design.

This bathroom managed to include a wrap-around marble design yet kept it on the lower half of the wall.

marble wall bathroom

Kendall Wilkinson Design

all over marble bathroom

Marie Flanigan Interiors

marble bathroom with chrome clawfoot tub

Kendall Wilkinson Design

marble subway tile

Marie Flanigan Interiors

marble bathroom with wood paneling behind vanity

Maite Granda

marble bathroom with pink tile shower

Lucky Plot 13

bathroom with large tile marble walls and standing bathub

Gray Space Interior Design

black marble vanity with white walls

Marie Flanigan Interiors

modern marble bathroom with black and wood accents

LeClaire Decor

half marble tile half wallpaper

Mary Patton Design

marble half wall with rustic wood vanity

Marie Flanigan Interiors