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Material Focus7 min read • Published July 15, 2026
Tactile Materiality: Sourcing Honed Marble, Travertine & Lime Wash
Discover why unpolished honed finishes are replacing glossy polished marble, and how breathable lime plaster improves indoor humidity and air purity.
Camille Dubois
Senior Material Specialist
When we touch a surface in a home, our body receives an immediate subconscious message about luxury and permanence. Natural stone and mineral plasters connect us back to geological time.
Honed vs. Polished Stone
Honed travertine and Calacatta marble offer a smooth, velvety tactile surface that resists visible water etching far better than reflective mirror-polished slabs.
Key Architectural Takeaways
- Honed stone surfaces age gracefully and feel warmer to the skin
- Lime plaster acts as a natural pH-regulating antibacterial wall finish
