White marble looks
White marble looks are the most requested surfaces in Jakarta, and the ones that cause the most disappointment: white on a phone screen is not white on a slab.
Looks in this group
Calacatta White
clean white · 320 x 160 cm
Statuario
white · 320 x 160 cm
Taj Mahal
warm cream · 320 x 160 cm
Huashan White
soft white with grey · 320 x 160 cm
Super White
white · 240 x 120 cm
Cortina Bianco
white · 240 x 120 cm
Statuario 240
white · 240 x 120 cm
Statuario 80
white · 80 x 260 cm
Super White 80
white · 80 x 260 cm
White is not one colour. There is a clean white with gold veins, a soft white with grey lines, and a warm cream that leans beige. Catalogues call all three white marble, and in the same room they give different results.
On an island, large veining works because the panel is wide. On a 60 cm splashback the same vein is cut and looks busy. On a vanity top, a calm surface is usually the safer choice.
Choosing between similar looks
Compare on a panel the same size as the finished work. A look that is quiet on a small sample can look busy on a three metre island, and the reverse is also true.
Watch the direction of the light as well: veining that looks soft facing a window can read strongly on the opposite wall.
Next step
Bring room dimensions and look at full slabs in the Kapuk gallery. Book a visit
Three whites that get confused
Catalogues call all three white marble. In the same room they look different, and that is the most common reason a buyer is disappointed after installation.
| Group | Base colour | Veining | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean white | Neutral white | Gold or grey, bold | Islands, feature walls |
| Soft white | White with a grey cast | Thin, spread out | Splashbacks, vanity tops |
| Warm cream | Cream to beige | Fine, golden | Dining tables, timber rooms |
Clean white under a warm white lamp reads slightly cream. Warm cream under a cool white lamp reads grey. The room decides as much as the slab does.
With white cabinets, a soft white is usually safer than a clean white, because two whites that are almost the same look like a paint mismatch.
What to bring when you come to see slabs
Bring a plan with finished dimensions, not an estimate. Worktop length, depth, sink position and splashback height decide the slab count and the cut direction, and all of them can be worked out during the visit.
Bring a sample of the cabinet or floor that is already installed, as a photo or a physical piece. Screens shift colour, and a look that matches on a phone often changes next to a real material.
Buyer questions
Short answers for buyers comparing looks, formats and prices.
Which looks are in white marble looks?
The looks grouped here share a base colour and a veining character, so they can be combined in one room without looking random.
Are all looks available in one size?
No. Each look is produced in particular formats and thicknesses, and not every combination is available at the same time. Confirm the size before committing to the look.
How do I choose between similar looks?
Compare the actual slabs side by side, not photographs. Differences that disappear on screen usually show up under room lighting.
Can two looks be used in one kitchen?
Yes, with one rule: one strongly veined look for the focal surface, one calm look for everything else. Two strongly veined surfaces usually cancel each other out.
Do all looks in this group cost the same?
Not necessarily. Price follows format, thickness and batch. The range for each look is on its product page.
Read next: All looks · 320 x 160 format · Price per square metre · Custom patterns