--- title: "Design Trend: Carrara Marble Countertops" description: "Design Trend: Carrara Marble Countertops" image: https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-of-jenn-z-for-introduction.jpg --- [![Moss Building and Design](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-small-1.png?width=173&height=108&name=logo-small-1.png "Moss Building and Design")](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/)   4125 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151 703.961.7707 [![Facebook](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign) [![Instagram](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/mossbuildinganddesign/) [![Houzz](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/houzz.png)](https://www.houzz.com/pro/mossbuildinganddesign/moss-building-and-design) [![Twitter](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/mossbuilddesign) [![LinkedIn](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/moss-building-%26-design/) [![Pinterest](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/pinterest.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/mossbuilddesign/) ** # Design Trend: Carrara Marble Countertops by Carly McAlister on July 13, 2015 By: Carly McAlister **![Jenn Zschunke, Moss Community Relations](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-of-jenn-z-for-introduction.jpg?width=97&height=125&name=photo-of-jenn-z-for-introduction.jpg)**       **By** – **Jenn Zschunke** ([JZschunke@MossBuildingandDesign.com](mailto:JZschunke@MossBuildingandDesign.com)) Recently, our MOSS team has noticed a trend among our Northern Virginia clients making selections for their kitchen countertops: clients are choosing to install beautiful Carrara marble. Carrara marble, which has been used since Ancient Rome for sculptures and building décor, is white or blue grey in color. While many options exist for countertops (including granite, silestone, stainless steel, etc.), the timeless appeal of this natural stone, quarried in Northern Italy, is being used to complete the look of our clients’ elegant and upscale kitchen remodels. ## Pros and Cons of Carrara Countertops Carrara marble countertops, like anything, can have positives and negatives associated with it. MOSS encourages our clients to be fully educated about their selections and weigh options when choosing countertop materials, especially considering the amount of space that can be taken up with them. ![cararra marble ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cararra-marble2.jpg?width=640&height=435&name=cararra-marble2.jpg) **Pros:** - Carrara marble, like all marbles, is cool to the touch. It is a great option for bakers who work with pastry a lot as it doesn’t conduct heat. - The bright white, which cannot be found in granite or soapstone, is appealing to those who want an eye popping look to their kitchens. - Marble truly has an enduring, classic appeal – but surprisingly, the more common Carrara marble is one of the least expensive natural materials for kitchen countertops. **Things to consider** ##  [![cararra countertops](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cararra-marble.jpg?width=640&height=480&name=cararra-marble.jpg)](http://www.mydomaine.com/carrara-marble-kitchens/slide6) ## Carrara Marble vs. Calacatta Marble If you've heard of and admire Carrara marble, there's a large chance you've come across Calacatta Marble. Carrara and Calacatta are two very similar styles of marble, with the same general look. You might hear people refer to these two types of marble interchangeably, which makes sense given their similarities. In fact, most Calacatta marble comes from Carrar, Italy. Read more about [how to spot the difference between Carrara and Calacatta marble](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158673/list/carrara-vs-calacatta-marble-what-is-the-difference) in this article from Houzz.   ## Carrara Countertop Alternatives Some clients who want the look of Carrara and Calacatta marble countertops but do not want to worry about the maintenance of it can also find materials that are similar in looks. For example, Quartzite is a natural stone that is very resilient and stain-proof. However, to find a piece that has the bright white of marble can be difficult as well as very expensive.  Granite, a hugely popular choice among homeowners, is never truly white with typically splotchy markings. Finally, there are several types of engineered countertop materials made to look like marble – these can be beautiful and very natural looking. 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