Cultured Marble Colors to Keep Your Next Successful Project On-Trend and In-Budget

When it comes to crafting bathrooms that resonate with elegance and functionality, every detail matters. Cultured marble, a versatile and cost-effective type of engineered stone, has emerged as a top choice for commercial builders seeking to balance quality, affordability, and style. In this blog, we'll cover cultured marble’s versatility and how it can elevate your next project while staying within budget.

The Versatility of Cultured Marble

Thanks to the manufacturing process, cultured marble offers a spectrum of possibilities for commercial builders. The mixture of crushed natural marble, polyester resin, pigment, and catalyst is carefully molded into the desired shape to create a durable and customizable surface. Because each piece is hand-pigmented and finished, a vast array of colors and patterns is possible, ensuring that every project can be tailored to meet specific design requirements.

While natural marble exudes luxury, it can be cost-prohibitive for projects with large order quantities, such as apartment communities. Cultured marble bridges this gap: it has the aesthetic appeal of marble at a fraction of the cost. And because its production is scalable, cultured marble is a convenient choice for commercial projects that require efficiency and quality.

Why Cultured Marble Makes Economic Sense

Compared to natural stone and other building materials, cultured marble offers significant cost-saving benefits without sacrificing durability or beauty. Its inherent resistance to stains and scratches translates to lower maintenance costs over time, making it a smart long-term investment for commercial builders and homeowners alike.

Investing in cultured marble isn’t just a short-term financial gain but a strategic decision for future value. Its timeless elegance ensures that the allure of the bathroom remains intact for years to come, adding enduring value to the property. Cultured marble is an indispensable choice for commercial builders seeking to provide their clients with affordability and lasting beauty.

Practical Considerations for Designers and Homeowners

Selecting the right color and pattern is paramount when integrating cultured marble into bathroom design. Whether aiming for a classic ambiance or a contemporary flair, the versatility of cultured marble allows for seamless adaptation to various styles. Builders can offer expert guidance to clients, assisting them in choosing the perfect hues and textures to complement their vision.

Molded marble can be incorporated into bathrooms during the initial design phase or later as part of a remodeling project. In both cases, manufacturers require the dimensions, bowl style (for vanity tops with integral sinks), and color and finish. With this information, they can create the molded marble product of your dreams.

Here are before-and-after pictures of a recent project Brandt Molded Marble completed in Hartford, WI. Working with the project’s plumber, we installed a Solid White shower pan and Ice Grey on White wall panels, transforming it from the studs to a usable shower in 6 hours.

Solid White Shower Pan and Ice Grey on White Wall Panels

Tim O’Brien Homes is one of our valued partners. For one of their customers in New Berlin, WI, Brandt Molded Marble manufactured a custom makeup vanity and sink. The Sterling Silver on White molded marble paired well with the customer’s grey cabinetry, creating an elegant bathroom without the hefty price tag.

Custom Makeup Vanity and Sink With Sterling Silver on White Molded Marble

Trend-Setting Color Options

Bathroom design trends for 2024 range from simple to spa-like. In our last blog, we outlined the top trends; here are four trends that molded marble is ideal for.

Warm Neutrals

Because molded marble is man-made, you aren’t limited to solid white. Incorporate these tones into your bathroom design with a molded marble vanity top, shower, or tub.

Solid Surface Showers

Homeowners and renters don’t like the look of many grout lines or the cleaning they require. Molded marble shower walls are grout-free and an easy way to not only hop on this trend but also improve the water-resistance of the shower.

Accessibility Features

As Baby Boomers age and face mobility challenges, many are looking for ways to make their homes more accessible so they can continue living there. Molded marble can be used for simple modifications like adding a shower bench to make bathing easier.

Bold, Natural Patterns

One benefit of molded marble is that it has the luxurious look of natural stone without the cost. A statement-making vanity top with bold marble veining or granite coloring is an easy way to be on-trend without breaking the bank.

Because bathroom design trends are constantly evolving, manufacturers need to stay up-to-date and offer an extensive range of colors and patterns to ensure they have the products builders and homeowners want. From subtle neutrals to bold statement hues, cultured marble has the versatility to cater to a diverse array of tastes and preferences.

At Brandt Molded Marble, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and trendsetting. Our curated collection of classic marble and granite-style cultured marble colors reflects our commitment to affordable luxury and gives builders options to help them create spaces that resonate with today’s renters and homebuyers.

Conclusion

Cultured marble offers commercial builders a winning combination of affordability, versatility, and on-trend design options. With a variety of colors, patterns, and styles, molded marble allows builders to design and create bathrooms that exceed their expectations.

As you begin planning your next apartment complex or home community, we encourage you to explore the possibilities of cultured marble. At Brandt Molded Marble, we are dedicated to helping you bring your vision to life. Explore our color options and then contact us today – we’re excited to partner with you in creating spaces that exceed expectations, one piece of cultured marble at a time.