01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Narcisse and Silver Roots — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Narcisse Marble is a Turkish brown marble with an earthy, layered character shaped by taupe, brown, grey and charcoal mineral movement. Quarried in Türkiye and available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for hotel lounges, reception areas, feature walls, bathrooms, flooring and custom furniture seeking warmth and visual richness.
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Silver Roots Marble is a Turkish marble defined by a layered silver-grey to warm ivory field crossed by branching charcoal, taupe and brown veins resembling natural roots. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, bathrooms, staircases, reception areas and custom furniture seeking an organic architectural surface.
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| Property | Narcisse | Silver Roots |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Cream | Silver Grey |
| Tone | Golden cream | Silver grey |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed, Leathered | Polished, Honed, Leathered |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Available | Available |
| Applications | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a cream marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Narcisse ↗The project calls for a silver grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Silver Roots ↗Both Narcisse and Silver Roots are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Narcisse is a cream marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Silver Roots is a silver grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Narcisse suits flooring and wall cladding; Silver Roots suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Narcisse offers a golden cream character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Silver Roots offers a silver grey character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Narcisse: bookmatch available. Silver Roots: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Narcisse is available in polished, honed, leathered. Silver Roots is available in polished, honed, leathered. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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