Last year when I was doing my kitchen, I decided to use honed Calcutta Gold Marble as my counter tops. Never has any decorating decision I ever made caused more controversy. I literally had family members and friends BEGGING me not to go through with it,  to use granite like a normal person and to come to my senses. They claimed the marble would look like shit after just days of use, especially since I am not the neatest cook.

WELL, I did it anyway. And it looks FN great! Thank god I didnt put some hideous granite in my gorgeous kitchen. Literally every time I walk in there I smile.

Now, about the delicate nature of the counter. I am vigilant in wiping spills quickly. I use sealer. I had a cutting board made out of the extra marble and I placed it near the stove top so that I can put all my greasy things down on it. I use a Boos cutting board for chopping near the sink. We use place mats at the counter when we eat. Its been a year and so far the marble is in near PERFECT condition. And I really do believe that marble has character that develops over time with the wear. It looks worn and loved after time (a long time evidently). I adore the look and the feel of my marble counters… If you are on the fence, I would say go for it!

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