Not all calacatta marble is $$$

Joel Moore-Hagan is all for “razzle-dazzle luxe.”

Good riddance, January. I’m counting down the days until I head to Florida mid-month with my family for a much-needed breather and hopefully some pool time. In the meantime, we’re kicking off February with a total ray of sunshine: content creator Joel Moore-Hagan.

Last September, Moore-Hagan had just finished a patio makeover when Hurricane Helene hit. While he was safe at his husband’s nearby military base, their Georgia home wasn’t so lucky. A massive tree fell onto the roof, severely damaging the living room, dining room, and primary bedroom. The scene was devastating, but in true Moore-Hagan fashion—with a little humor and a lot of panache—he turned the required repairs into design opportunities. The ceilings were vaulted, exposed beams added, and a window made double the size. It was also a chance to start fresh with the decor, which brings us to the one material Moore-Hagan is guaranteed to be using… —Lindsey Mather, digital director

Current Mood

What I’m loving: ANYTHING CALACATTA, DO YOU HEAR ME?! Sorry I’m yelling at you, but there’s just something about the marble’s dramatic veining that makes my heart skip a beat.

Why I love it: Each cut is different from the next, so no two are the same. I would consider calacatta marble either a neutral, where you could blend it seamlessly into your home, or a pop that adds a little razzle-dazzle luxe to your space.

Photography by Gavin Cater Photography; Courtesy of House Of Rolison

How I’d bring the look home:

• If you’re playing around with calacatta marble for the first time, start on a smaller scale—perhaps something you can move around, like a lamp or coasters—or in a smaller space like a powder room (above).

• Incorporate neutral, earthy tones to create a juxtaposition with the hardness of the calacatta. Then add furnishings in materials that complement that softness like mohair, shearling, and wool.

• Not all calacatta is expensive. You can find beautiful items at antique shops; it’s the perfect way to be introduced to the stone without spending an arm and a leg.

1. Talk about a statement! Calacatta marble in a bathroom is a dream. You can always keep everything else simple and have this vanity as the talking point.