While “Carrara” usually refers to a specific variety of white marble quarried in Italy, the term is often extended to similar white marbles that are found relatively nearby. Turkish Carrara offers a similar look to the Italian variety, with the same visual purity that’s just as striking.

This light and bright kitchen by Beth Bourque Design Studio features Turkish Carrara marble countertops—a great alternative to the Italian variety. Photo courtesy of Beth Bourque Design Studio.

Though Turkish Carrara has a more crystalized appearance than Italian Carrara, it offers the same refinement and consistency. The Turkish variety features a medium grain and uniform background with slight grey veins, which of course vary from slab to slab. Turkish Carrara is the most popular white marble from Turkey, and it’s viewed as a very good alternative to white marbles from not only Italy, but Greece and Spain as well. It’s gorgeous in just about any finish, from fine honed and sandblasted to polished (though polished is the most common choice.)

This clean and fresh kitchen design, featuring Turkish Carrara countertops, was recently completed by Beth Bourque Design Studio in Milton, Massachusetts.

Even though it has a more crystalized appearance than Italian Carrara, Turkish Carrara  offers the same refinement and consistency. Photo courtesy of Beth Bourque Design Studio.

Come check out our selection of Turkish Carrara slabs in person. We’ll show you the differences between Turkish Carrara, Italian Carrara, and many other white marbles, helping you choose the material that’s just right for your individual project. Call us at 811-39-STONE to make an appointment