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MESMERISING MARBLE

1 SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

Rather than quarrying fresh slabs, interior designer Deborah Bass suggests seeking out reclaimed marble from places like eBay, then commissioning a specialist stone restorer to cut and polish. You can combine marbles if there’s not enough of one stone. ‘Stonemasons’ off-cuts, which otherwise go to waste, are also perfect for smaller areas like vanity tops,’ says Deborah. Verde Luana marbleand bespoke ; a similar by Base Interior costs from £15 000. →

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