Marble Colors
Let’s go over the different coloured stones found in Turkey, starting with the obvious guiding star of the industry; marble. Turkey is in fact number one in the world when it comes to marble export. Here we have grouped the marble types according to color; other methods of grouping them could also be used.
Arguably the most classical of them all are white marbles, made memorable by famous historical buildings and sculptures, going back thousands of years. White marbles are still preferred by sculptors and architects, who want to create timeless class. Carrara marbles are the most extracted marble types in the market, which also makes them the most cost-efficient in residential projects. The Turkish Carrara is not to be confused with Italian Carrara. Turkish Carrara has a more crystallized appearance than the Italian variety but it offers the same refinement and consistency.
Turkish Carrara is considered as a very good alternative not only to Italian Carrara but to other white varieties from Greece and Spain as well. Carrara has white and grey background, with subtle grey veining. This material is popular in bathrooms, to give a clean and fresh look. Calacatta marbles have similarities with Carrara, but also differences. Calacatta has white color with black veins in large patterns. Since it is rare, it is considered a luxury stone.
There are many varieties of beige marbles, with tones or cream and ivory that give a peaceful look to any residential or commercial space. Classic beige, Diana beige, Lykia beige, Nova beige and Ottoman beige are popular beige marble types. The slightly darker Spider or Cappuccino can be used on high traffic floors, giving an elegant look. It typically has thin grains and non-uniform veins. If the red or brownish veins are desired on the surface then Crema Rosa, Rosalia or Sofita Beige would be the alternatives.
Grey marbles have a variety of overtones in different colors, ranging from pearl tones to silver and graphite grey. Grey tones are ideal for creating tranquility and neutral calmness into different types of interiors. Bardiglio grey and Tundra grey can be mentioned as examples of good choices in the grey palette.
Black marbles are the epitome of luxury and most suitable for large areas that are brightly lit, to bring out the subtle color variations in the stone material. The background color in this group is black but it can vary in terms of its overtones, as well as the color of the veining. To name a few, Black Emperador, Toros black and Karacabey black marble (Turkish Nero Marquina) are interesting varieties to look into.
Brown marbles are the real all-round material, to be used in different spaces throughout the house. They are especially suitable for areas of high usage, such as entrances and kitchens. To name just a few, Olive Avantgarde is an intense olive brown variety, while Maroon di Notte combines shades of brown and grey and Emperador Medium has a lovely warm shade.
Green marbles are a wonderful option for elegant, eclectic, even a bit eccentric interiors, depending on which type you will go for. However all green marbles bring a sense of nature into the interior of the house that can be beautifully combined with wood, for example. The use of green marbles requires a practiced eye for interior design but the results can be totally stunning, not to mention that this is currently a very trendy color choice. Some interesting varieties to check are Calcatta green, which is a light white-green variety or Teos green, which is a dark emerald shade.
Red marbles are a must for interiors that need warmth and energy. Depending on the intensity of color and pattern, red marble can create a very bold statement or a subtly inviting mood. Rosa Fantastic is one of the loveliest, powder pink varieties that is very usable for many surfaces. Cherry Levanto has amazing deep cherry red color, surrounded by grey and white veining. Rosso Anatolia has an even, dark burgundy red shade that creates a perfect backdrop for a luxurious decor.