Carrara marble has had many, many love affairs — West is hardly the first to be enamored with it. From artisans to architects to authors, the creamy, white stone has inspired droves of artists.

7. Athens Gray: If you are looking for awarmer-colored marble,consider this smoky taupe-gray.It has soft mocha-brownveining throughout. 8.

Is Plain Old Carrara Marble Making a Comeback? James Merrell In a Venice apartment designed by Jacques Grange, the primary bathroom is a cocoon of Cremo Tirreno marble.

"Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive Calacatta marble, prized for its luxurious appeal, is one of the most expensive types of marble in the world. Found only in the Carrara mountains of Italy, it’s ...

I took a Mediterranean cruise in 2023 and stopped at Marina di Carrara, a lesser-known Italian port. I visited an active quarry in the Apuan Alps of Carrara — home to the coveted Carrara marble.