Calacatta Viola Marble
Experience the Unique Elegance of Calacatta Viola Marble
In the wide world of marble, statement style isn’t hard to come by. Even among white marble varieties, there are so many stunning color disparities and veining patterns to choose from that anyone can find the perfect slab to suit their design style and client specifications.
Calacatta marble is among the most popular types chosen for surfaces in the home, from flooring and fireplace surrounds to counter surfaces and shower enclosures.
If you have a client who loves the luxury appeal of Calacatta but wants even more character, Calacatta Viola marble delivers in spades, with rich, violet hues and intense, chunky veining. Here’s what you need to know about including this breathtaking marble in your interior design project.
The Origins of Calacatta Viola Marble
You may already be familiar with white marble varieties from the Carrara region of Italy. This area of Tuscany is home to the Apuan Alps, responsible for delivering not only Carrara marble but several Calacatta varieties, including rare Calacatta Viola.
A Truly Stunning Marble Variety
This bold, lush stone features the chilly white background Tuscan marbles are prized for, sometimes with creamy tints, but that is where the resemblance to Carrara or classic Calacatta ends.
The unique veining from which this marble draws its name features deep, saturated hues of rich burgundy, plum, and magenta, verging on black at times and paling to lilac at others.
The arresting color isn’t all this bold marble has to offer. The patterns provide a brecciated appearance, with large clasts floating dreamily amid the rich, violet veining, as if dropped in a sea of red wine.
This patterning is somewhat like the better-known Arabescato marble, but the addition of a palette in hues of ripe fruit makes it truly distinctive among Calacatta varieties.
Incorporating Calacatta Viola Marble in Your Design
Calacatta Viola marble is not for the faint of heart, so if your clients have minimalist sensibilities, there are other Calacatta varieties to consider.
However, homeowners confident in their bold sense of style will love the drama and movement of this maximalist marble, which can serve as a statement centerpiece in a room or vie for attention among other colors and patterns in complex and sophisticated designs.
For example, an all-white kitchen receives a hefty dose of personality from choosing Calacatta Viola for a dramatic waterfall island. Bookmatched slabs become a show-stopping statement piece when used for a full-height fireplace surround in a double-height living room.
The colors in this breathtaking marble variety stand out spectacularly in otherwise neutral designs, but it also pairs well with a range of wood or colored cabinets. Calacatta Viola is particularly gorgeous when paired with dark wood tones that both offset the white and draw on the warm, purplish hues in the marble surface.
The specific color variations in the stone will determine how well it pairs with certain other colors, but it’s sure to complement cabinetry or backsplash tile in popular berry or persimmon hues. Some slabs may even work with warm, mossy greens or marine blue shades.
The Benefits of Choosing Marble Surfaces
Marble may be on the softer side when it comes to natural stone, but it’s still incredibly strong and durable. It’s highly resistant to heat and UV fading, and it holds up well to daily wear, with resistance to scratching, chipping, and cracking, especially when properly sealed and maintained.
Why Choose Academy Marble? It’s Where Your Ideal Slab Awaits
If you’re catering to clients in Connecticut and New York, you’ll find that Academy Marble has an expansive inventory of stone types, including marble varieties, intended to meet every homeowner’s preferences.
Visit our Bethel, CT, or Rye, NY, showroom today to get started.
