White marble-effect kitchen: a statement of elegance made with oversized ceramics

White marble in the kitchen: a classic that never ceases to amaze

In the interior design scene, white marble for kitchens continues to fuel designers’ inspiration with its timeless appeal. Used on walls, the marble effect immediately infuses a sense of purity, light, and sophistication, making it the focal point of any design.

An icon that transcends trends

The timeless beauty of white marble finds new expression in today’s design language. From minimalist spaces to warm Japandi ambiances, this finish complements clean lines, natural materials, and neutral palettes. Timeless rather than trend-driven, it enhances any space with understated elegance.

Marble-effect stoneware: elegant look, intelligent design

Optimum marble-effect porcelain stoneware offers a flawless blend of spectacular beauty and outstanding reliability and performance. It faithfully replicates the beauty of this premium natural stone while delivering enhanced resistance to stains, impacts, scratches, and high temperatures. Faux marble? Only on the surface. In practice, this solution offers is one of the most advanced when it comes performance and reliability, making it ideal for homes.

Bold slabs, bold impact: the kitchen unfolds in seamless simplicity

The visual strength of Optimum marble-effect oversized slabs lies in the absolute absence of joints. They convey a clean, striking aesthetic that is perfect for those seeking a contemporary space with a warm, tactile appeal.

Why the size 1840×3300 mm makes all the difference

The unique size (1840×3300 mm) of Optimum oversized slabs is designed to ensure visual continuity, pare down joints, and increase the sense of space. An aesthetic advantage that is accompanied by extraordinary practicality, making it ideal for covering both vertical and horizontal surfaces with the same material, even in the most challenging projects.

Optimum Surfaces: elegance and character for any kitchen design

Optimum surfaces offer stylish solutions for those seeking to create an iconic design:

• Statuario: a celebration of Italian classicism with a contemporary twist. The fluid, delicate grey veining set against a pure white background is inspired by Carrara marble. This option diffuses light, enlarging the space and emphasizing the geometric lines of the furnishings.
• Calacatta Supreme: distinctive directional grey veining, alternating with bolder lines and subtle graphic details, set against a bright white background. The harmonious texture, enhanced by the unique size of the Optimum slabs, is ideal for crafting elegant kitchen countertops and tabletops.
• Arabescato Corchia: vibrant grey and beige veining with occasional darker accents, set against a white background – designed to evoke understated luxury. The decorative effect is dynamic and sophisticated, reminiscent of abstract canvases in contemporary painting, where overlapping brushstrokes create depth and movement.
• Calacatta Matarazzo: a commanding, sophisticated presence that becomes the focal point of the design, highlighted by the contrast of bright white and eclectic grey veining. Featuring the Soft Touch finish, this porcelain stoneware offers an extraordinarily tactile experience, perfect for kitchen applications.
• Calacatta Gold: elegant and sophisticated, this ceramic marble pairs a bright ivory background with sinuous, irregular golden veining, imparting a sense of movement and refinement. Calacatta Gold is also perfect for bookmatching, which is especially striking on kitchen walls, where the reflection-effect veining creates dramatic, perfectly symmetrical patterns.

Kitchen top: when beauty and performance unite

Worktops are the true test of durability for any material designed for kitchens. With our oversized porcelain stoneware kitchen slabs, Optimum offers solutions that combine style and advanced performance.

All the advantages of a porcelain stoneware countertop

Non-porous, easy to clean, and impermeable to liquids: porcelain stoneware, which is hygienic by nature, is the most reliable choice for a kitchen worktop. It maintains its original quality and appearance over time, is non-absorbent, and guarantees practicality with even the most intensive use, in both homes and commercial settings.

It prevents the formation of mould and bacteria, withstands exposure to oils, wine, and acidic substances, and needs no protective treatments or sealing. A dependable material that blends beauty and performance, built to accompany kitchen use all day long.

Performance tailored to every need

Every Optimum slab is designed to offer features that optimise the entire process. The slab size is specifically designed to minimise waste during cutting, reaching unprecedented levels of optimisation.

This essential cost benefit, together with the incorporated squaring and grinding processes, significantly reduces further machining by specialist fabricators.

The finishes available (glossy, matte, and Soft Touch) bring out best in any setting and application, from kitchen tops to walls and even bespoke furniture.

Design inspiration: how to bring white marble into your kitchen

Want to add character and uniqueness to your contemporary marble-effect kitchen? Discover four design concepts that use Optimum surfacing materials with style and creativity.

• Essential white with Statuario: imagine an all-white kitchen where the countertop, backsplash, and even the sides of the island form a single, continuous surface. Statuario marble-effect stoneware increases natural light and is ideal for studio apartments or open-space living designs that focus on brightness and visual harmony.
• Japandi warmth with Calacatta Gold: this option combines a Japanese taste for simplicity with the warm, authentic materials of the Scandi style. A Calacatta Gold top, with soft honey-coloured veining, is paired with pale wood cabinets, open shelves, and sleek lamps.
• Metropolitan contrasts with Calacatta Supreme: a bold look that combines the visual impact of white marble with dark, textured accents. The Calacatta Supreme kitchen top contrasts perfectly with matte black doors, brushed steel details, and metal frames.
• Understated luxury with Arabescato Corchia: a solution designed for sophisticated kitchens, where every detail makes the difference. Its fluid veining enhances vertical surfaces, such as the back of the island or the rear walls of alcoves and niches. It is perfect for spaces where the kitchen and the dining area overlap, becoming a key design feature.

Sustainability and technology: two core assets for Optimum

Optimum has chosen to build its production identity around one key concept: sustainable efficiency. This means that every stage of the production cycle is designed to reduce environmental impact, from the procurement of raw materials to the manufacture of oversized slabs only.

The use of natural raw materials and the decision not to quarry to produce the white marble-effect slabs make Optimum stoneware an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional stone materials.

Responsible production, with an eye on the future

Our latest-generation machinery is equipped with systems to recover hot air from spray dryers, dryers, and kilns, reducing the need for fossil fuels. A high-performance CHP plant enables us to self-produce 100% of the electricity we need for production. This guarantees returns of over 80% and an estimated reduction in CO₂ emissions of over 1,000 tonnes per year.

Not only that, the main kiln is already designed to be powered by green hydrogen alongside natural gas: a forward-thinking solution designed with industrial decarbonisation in mind.

The decision to offer just one large size (1840×3300 mm) cuts down processing waste significantly, while also maximising efficiency and ensuring very little is thrown away.

Performance that’s designed to last

Optimum does more than reduce environmental impact: each slab is designed to last by withstanding the stresses of daily use, especially in settings like the kitchen. Thanks to the exceptional features of porcelain stoneware, Optimum slabs are extremely compact, non-absorbent, and stable, even in high-wear conditions.

The slabs offer protection against scratches, impacts, heat, and chemicals. This makes them perfect not only for walls, but also for porcelain stoneware kitchen tops, worktops, islands, and backsplashes that are exposed to mechanical and thermal stress.

FAQ – Everything you need to know about white marble-effect stoneware in the kitchen

Is marble-effect stoneware heat-resistant?

Yes, it can withstand high temperatures and can come into direct contact with hot pans without any damage. To keep the surface looking its best, we suggest you use heat protection mats.

How do you clean a white marble-effect kitchen top?

With a soft cloth and a neutral detergent. The material is hygienic, non-porous, and does not retain liquids, odours, or dirt.

Does stoneware change colour over time?

No, it always maintains its original colour, even after years. Light, moisture, and contact with chemicals have no effect on it.

Is it also suitable for small kitchens?

Yes. Marble-effect oversized slabs increase the sense of space, keep surfaces seamless, and can bring beauty to small kitchens too.

What white marble-effect collections does Optimum offer?

Statuario, Calacatta Supreme, Arabescato Corchia, Calacatta Matarazzo, and Calacatta Gold, Borghini: all of which are available in Optimum’s distinctive oversized format, in addition to a reinforced (20 mm thick) option.

Want to design an elegant hard-wearing kitchen with white marble-effect porcelain stoneware?

Offering design inspiration and technical excellence, Optimum oversize ceramic slabs turn any kitchen into a space to be enjoyed and admired.

Explore all the collections or contact us for a customised consultation: your project starts here.