Timeless Luxury with Statuario Maximus™

With its polished finish and dramatic grey veining flowing across a soft white base, Statuario Maximus™ by Caesarstone brings the quiet elegance of marble to life in contemporary homes. A premium upgrade within Carlisle’s selections, this versatile stone bridges timeless sophistication with modern sensibility, adding instant refinement to both kitchen and bathroom spaces.

Whether paired with classic elements or bold statements, Statuario Maximus remains a hero finish across many of Carlisle’s most design-forward homes.

Here’s what makes this stone less of a feature and more of a foundation.

Versatility across interior styles

From the elegant Modern Day Timeless of the Sorrento at Bankside Estate in Rowville to the contemporary White on White of the Sebel at Newhaven Estate in Tarneit, Statuario Maximus effortlessly adapts to different design narratives. “It’s such a versatile stone that can suit very different applications,” says Carlisle Interior Designer Jess Hodges. “It’s used a lot in our display homes – and for good reason.”

Its soft veining delivers enough movement to feel elevated without overpowering a room, allowing it to complement a wide range of interior palettes. According to Jess, “The drama in the veining is very typical of our Classic & Timeless interior styles, which can be echoed in marble furniture accents like coffee and dining tables.”

Where this stone shines

For buyers who want to create a visual impact in high-traffic areas, Statuario Maximus truly excels in the kitchen. The surface is commonly used as a benchtop and then carried up into a matching splashback, delivering a solid, sculptural stone effect. “It offers a soft visual interest that you can’t achieve with entry-level stones,” explains Jess.

To fully maximise the stone’s effect, opt for a 40mm profile on island benches and finish with a waterfall edge for that solid stone look. When extended into the butler’s pantry, the continuity adds a sense of cohesion and sophistication to the entire kitchen zone, proving that practical spaces can still deliver on luxury.

Pairing materials for a cohesive look

Statuario Maximus is remarkably easy to style around. “It pairs perfectly with solid whites due to the interest of the grey veining,” says Jess. “We’ll typically use a Laminex FormWrap finish for cabinetry doors with interest added by either a Settler or Country V profile.”

This stone’s palette plays well with both warmth and cool. Jess often matches it with warm timber floor finishes for a cosy, organic feel, or with polished tiles that can echo the soft veining in the stone itself.

For tapware, polished chrome or brushed nickel adds just the right amount of shine without competing with the benchtop’s statement quality. “You might also bring in an ornate cabinet handle for a final layer of texture and detail,” she adds.

Why it continues to resonate

The enduring appeal of marble-inspired surfaces lies in their longevity. Statuario Maximus offers a luxurious finish that instantly elevates a space, yet it remains accessible when paired with more cost-effective cabinetry or flooring options. “It can offer an elevated look and feel when balanced with simpler finishes,” Jess explains. “That’s why it works so well across a wide range of homes.”

And it’s not just for kitchens and bathrooms – use in powder room vanities and laundry benchtops can bring a consistent sense of refinement to every corner of a home. It can even be used as a benchtop for living room cabinetry, creating a cohesive scheme in the central zone, visually linking kitchen to living room.

See it for yourself

From the Astoria at Alamora Estate in Tarneit to the Rothfield at Woodlea Estate in Aintree, Statuario Maximus is featured across many of Carlisle’s most popular display homes. Each example offers a fresh take on the stone’s potential, from dramatic waterfall benches to calming butler’s pantry surfaces.