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Discover 9 Modern Ways to Use Marble in Your Bathroom

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When designing his own home on a tight budget, architect Michael O'Sullivan made sure that he was able to afford a few splurges throughout, including the vivid green Verde Ming marble in the house’s only bathroom. A tall vertical window with etched glass provides both light and privacy, and the geometric volumes of the bathtub and windows contrast with the undulating veins of the marble.

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