Marble
Calacatta Oro Honed
Full Service — Installation
Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.
Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide
Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .
The Stone
See the natural beauty of Calacatta Oro Honed up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.
From the renowned quarries of Carrara, Italy, Calacatta Oro Honed is a classically beautiful marble, presenting a warm, creamy white base with elegant veins of golden-brown and soft grey across its sophisticated matte surface.
Calacatta Oro Honed presents itself as a classically beautiful Italian marble, immediately captivating with its warm, creamy white base. Across this inviting canvas, elegant veins of warm golden-brown and soft grey flow gracefully, defining its sophisticated character. The distinct honed matte surface offers a non-reflective finish, creating an understated warmth that truly highlights the natural golden-toned veining, lending it a sophisticated, tactile quality. This timeless golden character, presented in a modern honed finish, makes it a truly versatile and premium choice for any contemporary luxury worktop.
This exquisite marble originates from the world-renowned quarries of Carrara, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy – a region synonymous with exceptional stone. Formed over millions of years, marble is a metamorphic rock, born when limestone undergoes intense heat and pressure deep within the earth. This process transforms the calcite crystals, creating the dense, interlocking structure we admire. It's during this incredible geological journey that the unique mineral impurities, such as iron oxides for those beautiful golden-brown hues and other elements for the soft grey veins, become exquisitely embedded, shaping the distinctive patterns that make each slab of Calacatta Oro Honed truly unique.
For us at In2Stone, working with a material like Calacatta Oro Honed is a true passion. While marble is celebrated for its beauty, it's a natural stone with inherent porosity and acid sensitivity. That's why we recommend regular sealing and careful use, especially in a busy kitchen. The honed finish, in particular, is a practical choice for daily use, as it beautifully disguises any minor etching or scratches that might occur over time, unlike a polished surface. Whether it's for elegant kitchen worktops, a luxurious bathroom vanity, or a stunning feature splashback, our hand-templating and precise fabrication ensure that every join and edge is crafted with the utmost care, bringing you luxury results with our commitment to honest pricing.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
Performance
How This Stone Performs
Hardness
2 out of 5
Stain Resistance
2 out of 5
UV Resistance
4 out of 5
Heat Resistance
4 out of 5
Scratch Resistance
2 out of 5
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"— Dawn GalleryGoogle Review
Why Choose Us
Why In2stone
Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging
The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.
"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."
Olivia Tett
The Quote Is the Price
No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.
"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."
Dean Fitzpatrick
Ian Answers the Phone
No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.
"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."
Carly Rielly
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