Timeless Stones for Luxury Bathrooms
Marble Buying Guide
Marble is one of nature’s most enduring expressions of beauty. Prized for centuries in sculpture and architecture, it remains the ultimate symbol of luxury in the bathroom. Each piece is born from the earth, its veining formed over millennia, ensuring no two surfaces are ever alike.
Choosing marble is about more than appearance: it is about investing in authenticity and refinement. Cool to the touch yet inherently inviting, marble transforms daily rituals into moments of indulgence. Unlike manufactured alternatives, it matures gracefully, developing a gentle patina that speaks to its natural origin. It is the essence of timeless luxury, designed to be lived with and loved for decades.
Which Marble is Right for You?
At Haddon, we curate marbles that embody beauty, individuality, and lasting quality. Each variety has its own personality, allowing you to choose the stone that best reflects your vision.
Arabescato
Quarried in the Apuan Alps of Italy, Arabescato is a luminous white marble animated with confident grey veining. Its rich movement has made it a feature of some of the world’s most celebrated interiors, from Renaissance palaces to contemporary design. Our Arabescato range is ideal when you want a bathroom of high drama, rooted in heritage.
Pietra Grey
Sourced in Iran, Pietra Grey is a deep graphite marble enlivened with fine white veining. Depending on the slab, it can reveal subtle earthy undertones, giving it warmth and nuance. Architectural in presence and beautifully contemporary, our Pietra Grey range works particularly well in modern bathrooms with an urban edge.
Carrara
From the famous quarries of Tuscany, Carrara is perhaps the world’s most recognised marble. With a soft white-grey base and feathered veining, it has been used since Roman times in sculpture and architecture. The Carrara range is an enduring choice for bathrooms of quiet sophistication — versatile enough for both traditional and modern settings.
Crema Marfil
Quarried in the Alicante region of Spain, Crema Marfil is a creamy neutral stone with delicate, understated veining. Its warmth creates calm and balance, making it a natural fit for spa-like bathrooms. Our luxury Crema Marfil basins pair easily with both pale and dark finishes, offering versatility alongside serenity.
Travertine
Travertine is formed from mineral-rich waters, giving it an organic texture and earthy tones that range from beige to soft ochre. More porous than other marbles, it requires sealing, but its natural warmth and tactile surface make it ideal for creating a sanctuary-like space. Our Travertine basins evoke the tranquillity of ancient baths, especially when combined with timber, linen and greenery.
Panda
Panda marble is a striking black-and-white stone defined by bold contrasts. Some slabs are predominantly white with dramatic black veining, others more evenly balanced between the two. The Panda range is a confident, contemporary choice; perfect when you want a basin or wall to serve as a true centrepiece.
How to Style Marble in Your Bathroom
The way marble is styled transforms it from a simple surface into a work of design. Its natural beauty pairs seamlessly with other elements to create a bathroom of balance and refinement.
- Pair finishes with intent: elevate your chosen marble with luxury taps, elegantly combining brushed gold, matte black, brushed stainless, chrome or polished nickel to add warmth, contrast and timeless harmony.
- Make marble the focal point: let your Arabescato or Panda marble shine as the centrepiece by keeping walls and surfaces simple.
- Layer natural textures: soften the cool elegance of marble with timber accents, tactile linens, and refined details such as a Nuvo Towel Bar or a handcrafted Aurelia Marble Tray to keep essentials beautifully ordered.
Let undertones guide the palette: choose finishes that complement the stone’s natural tones — brass to enhance Crema Marfil’s warmth, matte black to sharpen Arabescato, brushed stainless to anchor Pietra Grey, or polished nickel to highlight the lustre of Carrara.
Things to Consider Before Choosing Marble
As a premium natural stone, marble comes with characteristics that are worth considering before you make your choice:
- Weight: marble is heavier than porcelain or ceramic. Professional installation is recommended, and floor structures should be checked for strength.
- Porosity: being a porous stone, marble requires sealing to protect it against splashes and staining.
- Durability: with care, marble performs beautifully. It may scratch or mark, but these subtle variations add depth and character over time.
- Maintenance: use pH-neutral cleaners and reseal as needed. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasives to preserve the surface.
Investment value: marble is a premium option as it elevates a bathroom and enhances the value of a home.
Explore the HAddon Marble Collection
Marble is the foundation of luxury bathroom design — authentic, individual, and timeless. At Haddon, our collection spans Arabescato, Carrara, Pietra Grey, Crema Marfil, Travertine, and Panda marbles, each carefully chosen for its character and quality.
Explore our marble collection and discover the exquisite stone statement which represents you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. With sealing and simple care, marble performs beautifully in bathrooms, offering elegance and durability in equal measure.
Use a soft cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner. Rinse with clean water and dry to prevent water spots. Avoid acidic cleaners and abrasives.
It can, but sealing and mindful use protect against most issues. Minor marks contribute to marble’s authentic patina and do not diminish its beauty.
Marble is a natural stone, and with that comes individuality. Even when two pieces share the same style or design, subtle variations in veining, tone, and shading are to be expected. If items are cut from different stone blocks, these differences may be more pronounced. Far from imperfections, these variations are part of marble’s enduring charm — each piece carries its own character, ensuring no two are ever exactly alike.
Marble is a premium material, more expensive than porcelain or ceramic, but its individuality and ability to elevate a space make it a lasting investment.
Marble is a natural stone and with that comes individuality. Even when two pieces share the same style or design, subtle variations in veining, tone and shading are to be expected. If items are cut from different stone blocks, these differences may be more pronounced adding to marble’s enduring charm.
A polished finish gives marble a glossy, mirror-like surface that enhances its natural colours and veining. It creates a vibrant, luxurious look and is easier to wipe clean, but the reflective surface can show scratches more readily and may feel slippery when wet.
A honed finish has a smooth, matte surface with a soft, satin-like texture. It offers a more understated, contemporary aesthetic and conceals everyday wear, making it popular for floors and high-traffic areas. Because it is more porous, honed marble benefits from more frequent sealing and gentle cleaning.
Note: Whether you choose a honed or polished finish, it’s essential to maintain your stone properly. Always clean surfaces thoroughly before resealing and use products specifically designed for natural stone.
Veining is the natural patterning that gives marble its unique character. Formed over millennia by mineral deposits within the stone, it creates lines and swirls that can be subtle and delicate or bold and dramatic. These variations make every piece of marble one of a kind.
Learn more in our guide here
Yes. Marble is naturally porous, which means liquids can absorb into the surface and leave stains over time. Sealing creates a protective barrier that reduces absorption and helps preserve the stone’s beauty.
Read out how to seal marble guide
Yes. Marble is one of the most enduring materials you can choose for your bathroom. Unlike other surfaces that can wear quickly or fall out of fashion, marble is designed to last for decades, even centuries. Its longevity means fewer replacements over time, reducing waste and making it a naturally responsible choice. Because it is quarried rather than manufactured, marble avoids many of the environmental costs of intensive production.
No. With thoughtful care, marble is easy to maintain and rewards you with beauty that lasts for generations. Simple routines — gentle cleaning, prompt spill management, and periodic sealing — preserve its elegance while allowing a graceful patina to develop over time.
For more information read our looking after marble guide
Yes, with care and the right tools marble can be drilled safely. Before taking any further steps please read our guide.