After green or “Greenery” was named a trend color by Pantone in recent years, people couldn’t get enough of green nuances. Emerald green, olive green, forest green, frog green, sage green and soft green tones have completely overwhelmed fashion and design. They are now tastefully integrated as effective accents in contemporary interiors. Furniture, home accessories, etc. made from fine materials that not only look chic and elegant, but also have a practical function are particularly current. Natural stones in exotic shades of green, such as green marble, are particularly pleasing to the eye with their opulent effect. It is often used to create beautiful accents and bring color into play. It also exudes a timeless elegance and enhances any living space design.
Green marble as an accent in the interior
Marble is with architects, designersand design-oriented a popular material. It is mostly used to cover large areas, especially for floor coverings or in wet rooms. However, it often appears as a small and at the same time extremely attractive accent in contemporary, modern interiors. Marble with green colors is an exclusive material that impresses with its extremely opulent effect. Its color intensity can make it seem overwhelming. It is therefore advisable to use it discreetly.
This is how the noble material is created
Green marble is a compact and solid stone found in only a few regions on earth. Howother natural stonesThe colors and structure differ from area to area. There are basically two types: plain dark green and green foundation stone with white veins. The different shades are called Ocean Green, Oasis Green, Jade Green, Forest Green etc. The color and grain vary. Most often green marble is polished. There is now also a demand for surfaces with a natural-looking structure.
Use for large-area cladding
Green marble is rarely used for large-area cladding. However, if the room is spacious and has enough space, the oppressive effect can be minimized. Through a simple design and a straight-lined form language, the delightful look of the material comes to the fore and a harmonious overall picture is created.
As an accent with white marble
Light wood for floors and walls in a modern apartment
Light colors in the interior make rooms appear more spacious. In combination with high window elements, it creates a particularly pleasant atmosphere and plenty of daylight throughout the entire apartment. Light wood, white walls and modern, simple furnishings are a recipe for a friendly and contemporary ambience
The combination of green and is particularly aestheticwhite marble. The two materials are tastefully put together in the form of tiles and are often installed over large areas. Shape and color should be combined very harmoniously and either bright colors or striking structures should come to the fore.
The use of tiles laid over large areas results in a subtle blaze of color. Especially in standard bathrooms, which are rarely larger than ten square meters. Lighter shades of green are recommended, as they create an elegant and subtle effect. Of course, there are many variations of marble and possible combinations with other colors and materials.
Different grains
As with other natural stones, there are different types of green marble that have different shapes and characteristics. The green marble “Forest Green” has a particularly intense and fascinating color. When you look at it, you feel like you are staring directly at a jungle. It creates beautiful contrasts with other, more simple materials such as wood and slate. The adorable marble cuts a great figure as a vanity unit or wall accent.
Greek green marble “Impathia Green” exudes an old-fashioned charm in a deep, dark shade of green. Like the Italian marble type “Verde Guatemala” in an intense green, they create an opulent effect and fit perfectly into the heavy living style. Other marble variants such as the Italian “Cipollino Versilia” impress with curved structures and gentle transitions on a blue-grey base tone. A special type is the so-called onyx marble, which is marbled in different colored structures and shades of green. It's actually neither marble nor onyx, but a limestone.
Although marble is mainly found in white, light gray and beige tones in interiors, the delicate green tones give it a unique character and exciting shimmer effects. With its straight design and thanks to its metallic look, the natural stone in green looks extremely modern and at the same time exudes timeless elegance.
A nice alternative to large wall coverings and floor tiles, which can often seem overwhelming, are high-quality and elegant accents made of green marble. The material is often used for window sills or kitchen worktops. In general, green marble with high color intensity appears more like a design object. Therefore, it is often used by designers for small furniture and decorative elements in every area of the home.
Interior trend 2018: Marble meets Arcadia
There is no getting around green nuances this year. Greenery is one of the trend colors for 2017 and this year the current shade of green is called “Arcadia”. It can be described as a dark turquoise green or light emerald green. It brings fresh variety and has an extraordinary appeal without being too intense. As an accent in the interior, the special shade of green will fit perfectly into the scene with a small piece of furniture or home accessory made of green marble.
Used discreetly, green marble flatters pale colors such as light gray, beige and white tones. This enhances the room design and gives it a visual touch of freshness. Small details can be used in slightly more intense, but equally elegant and natural-looking shades such as yellow or blue.
Green marble can be wonderfully combined with velvet and velor fabrics. They are a current trend in 2017 and 2018 and the contrast between “firm” and “soft” makes them particularly effective in this combination. Textures, structures and surfaces that play with a slight tendency towards opulence and at the same time appear noble, high-quality and in no way exaggerated are currently playing the main role in the home.
The combination of different textures, materials and looks help to emotionally connect the interior and residents on an aesthetic level. It seems to be a combination of living trends and your own taste. Apparently marble, shades of green, velvet and elegant metal looks are at the forefront. It's the mix that counts.
Copper, silver, brass, gold and rose have been a hot living trend since 2017 and will continue to shape 2018. The different metals can even be combined with each other, but high-quality natural materials such as wood and natural stone simply fit perfectly. Eye-catchers like green marble and metal-look details will make any room shine.
To bring some of the charm of green marble into your own four walls, you can also use small home accessories such as trays, candlesticks, bowls, shelves, bookends or figures from exotic travel destinations, etc. These are a chic addition to the contemporary interior and at the same time have a practical use.
A current jewelry trend
Transferred from the interior sector, this trend is also finding its way into jewelry design. Marbled stones in green are an absolute must-have. They are either matt polished or unpolished and impress with their simple design.
