Impactful marble worktop ideas to elevate your kitchen design
Posted on 13th February 2025
From worktops with thick and dramatic veining to unusual and bold colours, stone (both natural and manmade) is taking centre stage in 2025. Here is what you need to know about this rising kitchen trend…
If you are designing your dream kitchen, the surfaces you choose play an important role in the overall look and function of your space. In terms of aesthetics, we’ve recently noticed a shift towards the use of statement marble worktops.
Joanne Bull, marketing manager for Königstone, agrees and reiterates, “Worktops with impactful designs featuring intricate veining or bold patterns are taking centre stage, often with the stone extended down the sides of an island to make a real feature.”
Apart from aesthetic value, natural marble comes with many practical benefits, too. For example, as it is cold to touch, kneading dough is easy and effortless – perfect if you are a keen baker. Calacatta Viola Marble, from £990 per sq m, Cullifords.
Rhiannon Phenis, head of design at Sola Kitchens, adds, “Gone are the days of subtle stone surfaces – 2025 kitchens are embracing bold, veiny stones that add drama and sophistication. Stones like marble, quartzite and granite with prominent veining patterns are being used for countertops, splashbacks and even entire islands.
“These stones act as a focal point, creating a luxurious feel and adding texture and interest to the kitchen. The contrast of bold veining in muted, earthy tones or even in darker shades enhances the sense of depth and character, making the kitchen not only a functional space but a visually captivating one as well.”
The veining, textures, and multitude of stone colours help add depth and visual interest to any interior space, making it an instant focal point. Are you ready to see just what’s possible? Scroll down to get inspired and explore the latest statement worktop ideas…
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Gain extra storage while making a statement by including a floating stone shelf in your design. Kitchens by Herringbone House start from £35,000. Homeowners chose a Neolith worktop for their contemporary kitchen by architect and interior design company Finkernagel Ross. Photography: Anna Stathaki.A pared-back, slimline, painted Shaker kitchen featuring a fluted marble island and a decorative floating shelf crafted from Bianco Venato marble, by Blakes London. Prices start from £55,000 including appliances.The striking marble worktop with a waterfall edge is paired with neutral concrete-effect quartz and fluted finishes. Bespoke kitchen by Makers. Kitchens start from £45,000. Photography: Mary Wadsworth.This Shaker kitchen pale blue cabinetry features a marbled splashback that cascades onto the worktop. The Anmer kitchen, price on application, Naked Kitchens.Mod kitchen in New York, designed by Atelier Helen. The Ceruse European oak on the cabinetry pairs well with the Breccia Capraia marble.This kitchen incorporates two of Sola Kitchen‘s signature styles, Hygge and Skog, to create a scheme with zones for cooking, eating, and entertaining. The striking marble, with its rich veining, elevates the space.This Industrial Lux kitchen by Cabbonet mixes coloured veined stone surfaces with dark wood and metallic finishes. Kitchens start from £50,000. Photography: George Sharman.Contrast your dark cabinetry with crisp white worktops with dramatic veins and metallic-gold accents. Larger Spangle pendant, £141, and Smaller Spangle pendant, £89, Pooky.These homeowners fell in love with the stunning natural marble Calacatta Viola, with its rich veining that creates a breathtaking focal point in this kitchen design by Kate Feather. Teal cabinetry then creates a dramatic contrast.
