Marble is one of the most elegant building and design materials available. It has a long history of being used in palaces, art works, and works of architectural inspiration. This history, combined with its own natural beauty, has made marble a constant symbol of sophistication through the centuries.
For the most part, bringing marble into your home involves a costly and time consuming construction mess. However on the market there are a variety of attractive and elegant decorative accessories made from this material, which will tastefully add the beauty of marble to your home, without breaking your budget. Of these one of the most popular are sets of marble drink coasters.
The drink coaster itself is a symbol of sophistication and elegance. The display of a set shows that you care about details, about perfection, and that you pay attention to the beauty of your home. These values are in line with the kind of stylish sophistication that marble has come to represent.
One of the great things about marble drink coasters is the level of contrast found within their design. On the one hand marble is a natural stone, mountain born, and possession the same unique power and personality of the earth itself. However, all of this power and fury is squeezed down, restrained and refined and set in silence behind a surface polished to smooth perfection. Within the glinting glimmering face of the marble you can still see that wild spirit, but it is perceived only, because by actual texture, you can feel the restrained nobility.
Marble coasters are available in a wide variety of colors and multi-colors. Some people prefer the classic white of the Parthenon and other ancient statues, while others prefer the wild contrasting tones of multicolored onyx coasters. There are also red, black, and tan tones, as well as a series of fossil marble coasters which are available.
When cleaning marble coasters, it is important to note that the material itself is a base in an acid base relationship. This means that when it comes in contact with an acid, such as is found in many soaps and detergent cleaners; it will have a chemical reaction. The visible result of this reaction will be a nasty stain in the surface of the stone.
Luckily most coasters ship with a thin invisible sealant applied to the stone, which affords some protection. However this sealant can fade and lose its effectiveness over time. To avoid this type of staining, simply use a warm wash cloth to wipe your coasters down when they get dirty or dusty.
Marble drink coasters are a wonderful way to add beauty and sophistication, as well as a piece of the natural world, to your home. They are available in a wide variety of colors and multi-colors, with many pieces containing unique, one of a kind natural features, right in the surface of the stone.
About the Author:
This article was written by style philosopher Joey Pebble, on behalf of his line of natural marble drink coasters, and marble kitchen accessories. His line consists of a mix of domestically manufactured marble products, and exotic imported home décor.