How to Choose Marble Tables

Marble countertops add value to your home, but if you're working on a budget, you may not have enough funds available for those countertops. Marble tabletops, on the other hand, are more affordable and come in different styles and sizes. Whether you're looking for a kitchen table or a coffee table, you're bound to find one that fits your style and your home. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Pick the area of your house for the marble table. Marble tables for the living room are more common, especially coffee tables and end tables. Kitchen and dining tables with marble tops are also popular.

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Measure the space available for the table. Before buying a table, make sure that it fits not only the available space, but also the size of your room. A large, elaborate table might look good in the showroom, only to overwhelm or overpower your kitchen. Always check the size of the table against your measurements, especially when buying antique tables, as the sizes change from era to era.

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Look at the decoration or style of the table. Mosaic patterns, which use several colors or shades or marble placed together is one option, but solid pieces of marble are also common. You also need to look at the legs and base of the table, as some tables use a wood base or metal base, while others are made entirely of marble.

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Examine the marble carefully for any signs of chipping or damage. This is especially important when shopping for antique tables, as the transportation of the table over the years might result in some damage. If you're buying modern day tables, look at both the edges and the corners of the marble. Damage caused by shipping the tables typically sticks to these areas.

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Build a budget, which determines the era and style of table. Antique tables are more expensive because there no longer made, but even if you're on a top budget, you have access to modern marble tables. Tables made with travertine or faux marble are even cheaper and still have the look of classic marble.