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Marble worktops in Mayfair

A polished marble kitchen island in a formal kitchen with dark cabinetry and brass fittings

Most of Mayfair had been rebuilt with high-value housing by the end of the 18th century, and the Grosvenor estate survives intact, owned by the same family. If your home falls under an estate scheme, it is worth checking its rules before you plan a kitchen.

For Mayfair kitchens, Marmo & Co. finds the marble, organises the cutting and finishing, and manages the fitting through a vetted network of fabricators and installers. One contact looks after everything from the first quote to the final polish, so you are not chasing several trades.

About Mayfair homes

  • By the end of the 18th century most of Mayfair had been rebuilt with high-value housing for the upper class.
  • Of the original properties constructed in Mayfair, only the Grosvenor estate survives intact and owned by the same family, and the Crown Estate holds the freehold of some parts.
  • Grosvenor's Mayfair Estate Management Scheme requires consent for categories of alteration including extensions, replacement of windows, and works to walls and roofs.

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Materials we source

Calacatta GoldStatuario BiancoNero MarquinaCrema MarfilCarrara WhiteGraniteQuartz

Care guides:Calacatta GoldStatuario BiancoNero MarquinaCrema MarfilCarrara White

How it works

  1. 1. Sourcing. Blocks sourced from quarries the world over, chosen for veining and structural integrity.
  2. 2. Templating. Digital templating on site captures every wall, corner and cut-out to the millimetre.
  3. 3. Fabrication. Cutting, book-matching and mitring, with sink and hob cut-outs prepared to tolerance.
  4. 4. Installation. Fitters seam, seal and finish, leaving the worktop ready to use.

Questions from Mayfair

Does a Mayfair kitchen worktop need Grosvenor approval?

The Grosvenor scheme lists specific alterations that need consent, including extensions, window replacement and works to walls and roofs. Whether your project falls under it depends on your property and the scope of work, so confirm with the estate or your managing agent before you order.

What should I prepare for a listed building in Mayfair?

If your building is listed, internal changes may need listed building consent from the council. Check the listing and speak to Westminster City Council before committing to stone or a layout.

Can marble be delivered to a Mayfair home?

Access is often the hard part. Narrow streets, parking restrictions and staircases all affect how slabs are delivered and how many sections a worktop is cut into, so this is planned at the template stage.