One of the easiest ways to give a classic look to any room is through utilising marble. Marble has been used as a building material for thousands of years and spans many empires. It is one of the only materials that all the greatest empires in the world seem to have used in their construction. Even today, the use of marble in interior design conjures up simultaneous feelings of both history and opulence.
Coming from the Greek word which meant to sparkle and gleam, marble has been used in constructing some of the most impressive edifices and interiors in the world including such awe-inspiring buildings as the Taj Mahal which people travel from all over the world to view. Due to its association with traditional and seemingly omnipotent empires, it has become a symbol of impeccable taste and one that still gives the image of being both refined and luxurious.
For millennia it was reserved for the most powerful and the richest people, or for places of worship or great importance, yet today having marble in your house is actually surprisingly cheap. Yet, despite it now being affordable, its image is so intrinsically linked to times of great power and wealth, that its presence still lends a classic look to any room, despite its relative accessibility now.
For those wishing to get such a great look, one of the easiest and cheapest ways is with marble fireplaces or a marble fire surround. Marble fireplaces make an amazing centrepiece to any room and give you just the right amount of marble so as not to seem excessive. To cut the cost even further simply purchasing the marble fire surround can get you a breathtaking room at very little cost, and one that is sure to make even the snootiest of neighbours jealous.