How Marble Is Shaping Modern Luxury Interiors and Decor

Ramesh Bhandari

Over the years, I’ve seen design trends rise and fade, but marble has never lost its place in the story of luxury. What’s changed, however, is how we interpret it. Once viewed as a symbol of grandeur, marble today represents something far more nuanced: artistry, innovation, and a connection to nature that modern living increasingly seeks.

A Return to the Natural

Modern luxury, in my opinion, is about authenticity and an appreciation for what feels real and enduring. As the industry experiments with engineered materials, there’s a renewed reverence for natural stone. Every slab of marble we uncover at A-Class tells a geological story that spans millions of years. Its veins and patterns are what make it extraordinary.

Designers and homeowners alike are rediscovering this individuality, using marble not just for its aesthetic, but for its soul. I often say, marble is nature’s own artwork. It doesn’t conform; it expresses.

Beyond the Surface

What excites me most today is how marble is being reimagined. It’s no longer confined to floors or countertops. We’re seeing it shape sculptural furniture, fluid partitions, and even lighting, turning everyday surfaces into sensory experiences.

At A-Class, we’ve embraced technology as a creative partner. Precision cutting and digital sculpting have opened up design possibilities that were once unimaginable—wafer-thin panels that curve like fabric, or textured finishes that play with light and shadow. It’s this dialogue between craft and innovation that keeps the material timeless yet contemporary.

The Quiet Luxury Aesthetic

Globally, I sense a shift toward what I call “quiet confidence” in design, a form of luxury that whispers rather than shouts. Marble embodies that perfectly. The subtle warmth of Michael Angelo marble, the calm of Statuario, or the introspective depth of Carrara marble, each carries a distinct emotion.

When paired with materials like wood or brass, marble brings a sense of balanced elegance. It grounds a space while allowing it to breathe. To me, the beauty of modern design lies in the harmony of materials.

Sustainability and Longevity

As someone who has worked closely with natural stone for decades, I believe that true luxury must also be responsible. At A-Class, we’ve integrated sustainable practices across our operations from mindful quarrying to advanced waste management. What we extract from nature, we must handle with respect.

And marble, by its very nature, is sustainable. It endures. When maintained with care, it can outlast generations, ageing beautifully as it tells its story over time.

A Material That Endures

Every time I walk through a finished space, I’m reminded that marble doesn’t just elevate architecture, it deepens it. It anchors a home in permanence. It brings nature indoors in the most sophisticated way possible.

As design continues to evolve, marble will evolve with it. But for me, its true value lies in something beyond trends, it connects us to something elemental, something timeless. That, to me, is what defines modern luxury.

Ramesh Bhandari is Director, A-Class Marble