Going for glam? Consider adding Calacatta Viola marble to your space. The rare stone is in high demand these days, and for good reason. With its signature purple-tone veining that gives it an ultra-luxe appearance, Calacatta Viola marble makes a striking addition to any home design.
Laetitia Laurent of Laure Nell Interiors regards it a great option for a multitude of spaces. "Bathrooms are a natural fit [for marble] because of how intimate and tactile they are. You really experience the materials up close," says the South Florida-based designer. "But, of course, I also love marble in kitchens, where it can ground the room or create a bold design moment."
Wherever you decide to implement it, get inspired by the marble-laden rooms below.
Striking Room Designs With Calacatta Viola Marble
Viola Marble Kitchen
Bold Calacatta Viola marble from Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies makes a statement in the kitchen of this Chicago retreat by Kate Taylor Interiors. It’s joined by walnut cabinetry by Woodface in contrasting stains, Audo Copenhagen stools, Hollis+Morris pendants and a Wolf range.
A Viola Marble Bar
Organic hues and textures infuse the living room of this Erin Sander-designed home in Dallas with warmth, from the roped-trim Palecek sofa to the hand-loomed flat-weave rug. Behind, a shaded George Cameron Nash lantern illuminates the bar alcove lined in Calacatta Viola marble.
Dramatic Marble Bathroom
For the 2025 Kips Bay Palm Beach Showhouse, Laetitia Laurent of Laure Nell Interiors blended playful elegance with French-inspired design in the primary bathroom. A slab of Calacatta Viola marble from Primestones adorns the vanity and custom shower door frame.
Calacatta Viola Marble Slab Countertops
Sheepskin-upholstered counter stools by Thomas Hayes Studio line the kitchen island of this Silicon Valley getaway designed by Kristen Peña. Aged-brass Apparatus pendants hanging over the Calacatta Viola marble countertop from Da Vinci Marble coordinate with the Newport Brass faucet.
An Elegant Bathroom Design
An Atlanta Colonial Revival abode gets a moody refresh. In the bathroom, the floors and countertops are made from dramatic slabs of Calacatta Viola marble from Altura Stone and Tile. Visual Comfort & Co. sconces light a vintage faux-bamboo metal chair from Dixon Rye.
A Stylish Powder Room With A Calacatta Viola Marble Sink
“We really pushed the limits by doing textured plaster walls in a deep purple color to tie into the purple veins of the Calacatta Viola marble," shares designer Brittany Hakimfar of this rich, luxurious powder room featured in our modern powder room roundup here. The purple-on-purple palette makes for a moody, modern space.
Styling by Kristi Hunter
Expert Tip:
"Marble pairs beautifully with raw, natural elements—warm woods, patinated metals and limewashed walls. These materials balance the polish of the stone and help the space feel grounded and inviting."
- Laetitia Laurent of Laure Nell Interiors
Statement-Making Stone + Tile
Calacatta Vagli Viola marble from Gramaco Stone Source steals the show in this Maryland bathroom by Elizabeth Reich, where Visual Comfort & Co. sconces flank Arteriors mirrors. Wood tiles from Tabarka Studio and plaster walls by Kelly Walker of Artstar Custom Paintworks add texture.
Moody Powder Room With A Calacatta Viola Marble Sink
A dark and sophisticated powder room features a Calacatta Viola marble sink and a Delta faucet backed by Portola Paints’ Forest Floor. The Colorado dwelling, designed by Studio Daub, is a magical escape perfect for après-ski. Brass sconces by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. flank Gubi’s F.A. 33 mirror by Gio Ponti.
Combining Calacatta Viola Marble + Warm Tones
In this sumptuous kitchen by Rajni Alex Design, the use of Benjamin Moore's Townsend Harbor Brown throughout is complemented by a Dekton countertop from Cosentino and a Calacatta Viola marble backsplash supplied by Armina Stone. The space is found in the 2025 Kips Bay Palm Beach Showhouse, where it deftly combines luxury with functionality.
Chic, Sophisticated Bathroom
Head to Hudson Valley to see this refined bathroom designed by Isabel Brewster. Farrow & Ball’s Slipper Satin blankets the space. An antique dresser was retrofitted as a vanity and topped with Calacatta Viola Breccia from United Marble.
Mirror-Image Marvel
Seeing double? Kaitlyn Wolfe transformed this Paradise Valley, Arizona escape with thoughtful finishes. In the bathroom, Calacatta Viola marble tile from Bedrosians Tile & Stone encircles the freestanding Signature Hardware tub and completely fills the shower interior. The room is framed by cross-reeded doors.
A Kitchen Draped In Marble
Amy Morris revamped this woodland retreat with an approachable Old-World feel for a Georgia family. Kingdom Woodworks custom cabinetry and bold slabs of Calacatta Viola Extra marble from Marmi dominate the kitchen, where a custom hood by Forge Fire Designs crowns the Lacanche range. The vintage brass pendants were found at Interiors Market.
Creative Applications Of Marble
This chic Parisian-inspired apartment got an elegant makeover from 2Michaels Design and architect Ann Krsul. To conceal an immovable gas pipeline, Krsul wrapped it in the same Calacatta Viola marble from BAS Stone used for the kitchen countertops and backsplash. Stools from Fair allow for casual dining at the island.
High-Contrast Design
Mitchell Studio brought together Calacatta Viola marble and high-gloss walnut cabinetry with gunmetal steel details for a dramatic contrast in the kitchen of this Manhattan condo; a Gabriel Scott chandelier heightens the effect. The walls ovens and cooktop are Viking.
Touches Of Glam
In the dining room of this renovated 1930s Tudor, Amy Carman played up the glam factor established by the fireplace’s Viola Calacatta marble surround with a faceted-glass-and-brass Noir chandelier. A limited-edition print by Hamish Robertson sits on the left of the mantel.
