If white marble no longer feels relevant on your walls, here is a trend for you to join in 2025. The overdose of greige and clean girl aesthetics has robbed the interiors of color. It is time for a palette cleanser. The “Jolie Laide” or pretty-ugly trend has already gained momentum and seems to stay until our homes revive the spring-is-here vibes as predicted by Elle Decor. Are you wondering how pretty and ugly can go hand in hand in interior design? How is it related to stone surfaces? Patience. Patience.
This pretty-ugly trend is all about embracing unconventional or quirky objects that will add a refreshing twist to the overall design scheme, spark new conversations, and invite some “Hmm…Interesting!” remarks. This is where Rainforest Green and Rainforest Brown marble come into the picture.Straight from the mystical land of India, these two marble varieties, with their unusual and mysterious aesthetic, will encourage you to bring marbelously bold moments into your spaces. Let us take a close look at these Rainforest varieties and how you can incorporate them into your interior design projects.
Rainforest Green
Imagine a scenery of lush green forest, where ancient trees form a cool green canopy overhead. Now, this is the same scene on a marble slab. Feels almost unrealistic, right? Rainforest Green marble slabs capture the inimitable spirit of Mother Nature so perfectly that it transforms spaces into a verdant escape. Deep moss green tones dominate its palette and fade away into subtle sage green shades in between. What is more interesting is that bright brown veins stretch across the green, imitating tree branches. Rainforest Green marble countertops, accent walls, or furniture tops add depth and character to spaces, allowing more room for personal expression.
Rainforest Brown
Rainforest Brown is another variety of marble quarried in India. Known for its monochromatic appearance, this natural stone is perfect for accent walls, countertops, fireplaces, and more. It features a warm-tone brown surface highlighted by darker coffee-brown veins. Even though these two rocks are categorized as marble, they are originally a rare type of serpentine that is stronger and more durable than marble. It is composed of a serpentine group of minerals. It is formed at the bottom of an ocean through chemical and mechanical reactions under intense pressure and low temperature – this process is called serpentinization. Serpentine rocks have earned the name because of their distinctive lattice shape patterns and colors resembling a snake’s skin. Quirky, right?
Ideas to Spruce Up Your Interiors with Rainforest Marble Surfaces:
Kitchen Countertop:
When done right, a Rainforest stone countertop can transform the entire look of your kitchen. Its unique patterns can make an ordinary cooking space look more artistic and interesting. Furthermore, pairing it with brass or chrome elements can create an elegant, antique finish for the overall design.
Furniture Tops:
Using this marble for furniture accents is an excellent way to introduce patterns without overwhelming the overall aesthetic. A Rainforest Green or Brown tabletop can bring character to the otherwise greige or muted living room scheme.
Wall Cladding:
Why not bring a forest-safari vibe to your bedroom? An accent wall crafted from this marble can create an organic, tropical ambiance. Additionally, using this stone for a shower wall can add a touch of elegance and elevate your bathroom’s design.
What Makes Rainforest Marble So Exceptional?
This Indian marble is one of the most challenging stones to work with. It is harder and denser than other marble varieties, and the higher concentration of minerals contributes to its toughness. Thus, these stones are difficult to cut, shape, and polish. Intricate veins add more hurdles to the process, as irregular veins often lead to weak points in the stone, leading to breakage while cutting. Despite so many difficulties, Rainforest marble surfaces have been highly sought after among interior designers due to their unconventional appearance.
At Ultra Stone, our team has gone to great lengths to procure the highest-quality Rainforest Green and Rainforest Brown slabs, available in polished and leathered finishes to suit your design preferences.
