{"title":"Arabescato Italian Marble","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tall-bottle-luxury-niche-arabescato-italian-marble-edition-12-x-24","title":"Tall Bottle\" Luxury Niche: Arabescato Italian Marble Edition 12\" x 24\"","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Tall Bottle\" Luxury Niche: Arabescato Italian Marble Edition (12\" x 24\")\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"High-Contrast Sculpture\" Aesthetic\u003c\/b\u003e While subtle marbles blend into the background, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eArabescato Italian Marble \"Tall Bottle\" Niche\u003c\/b\u003e acts as a bold architectural focal point. It seamlessly combines unparalleled storage utility with the dramatic luxury of premium Italian stone, transforming a standard shower wall into a high-end, gallery-worthy installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e Introduce a commanding, artistic element to your walk-in shower with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eArabescato Italian Marble \"Tall Bottle\" Niche\u003c\/b\u003e. Meticulously scaled at a grand 12\" x 24\", this built-in shower cavity is specifically engineered for the modern consumer's premium lifestyle. It easily accommodates oversized, heavy-pump luxury products from brands like Nécessaire, Olaplex, or jumbo salon-sized shampoos that flat-out fail to fit into restrictive, standard 12\" x 12\" cubbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eQuarried in the Apuan Alps of Italy, Arabescato marble is famous for its unique structural character. The back wall and framing trim showcase a luminous, sugary white crystalline canvas broken up by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"199\"\u003ebold, sweeping loops and thick, dramatic waves of dark charcoal, slate grey, and deep olive veining\u003c\/b\u003e. The vertical, elongated orientation mirrors high-end architectural windows, instantly making your shower stall feel taller, grander, and more expansive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDESIGN BENEFITS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDramatic Vertical Symmetry:\u003c\/b\u003e The sleek 1:2 height-to-width ratio offers a modern, minimalist silhouette that turns everyday bath essentials into a curated luxury display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Contrast Organic Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e The deep charcoal rounded veins provide a striking graphic contrast against the pure white background, pairing flawlessly with matte black, polished chrome, or unlacquered brass plumbing fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Floating\" Shelf Add-On:\u003c\/b\u003e Designers can easily specify a coordinating Arabescato horizontal stone shelf placed at the 16-inch mark. This leaves 16 inches of bottom clearance for heavy pump bottles, and a sleek 8-inch top shelf for bar soaps, face washes, or smaller wellness items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE CONTRACTOR WIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🛠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eNO STRUCTURAL FRAMING CUTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard residential wall studs are spaced 16\" on-center, leaving a rough opening gap of approximately 14.5 inches. Because this luxury niche maintains a strict \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"193\"\u003e12-inch interior width\u003c\/b\u003e, it slips directly between existing studs. Contractors can completely avoid the time-consuming, structurally hazardous task of cutting load-bearing studs or re-engineering complex headers. Installation simply requires adding a basic top and bottom horizontal blocking plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0,0\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1,0\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Concept\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e\"Tall Bottle\" Vertical Luxury Niche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003ePremium Arabescato Italian Marble (Natural Stone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e12\" Width x 24\" Height x 4\" Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRough Opening Req.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 14.5\" Width x 26.5\" Height (Verify with backing material)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Variation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003eExceptionally High (V4 - Dynamic, Brecciated Sweeping Veins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003eCustom Walk-in Showers, Luxury Wet Rooms, Steam Baths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAesthetic Fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0\"\u003eModern Hacienda, High-End Minimalist, Bold Transitional Luxury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eINSTALLATION \u0026amp; WATERPROOFING REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eCRITICAL: BRIGHT WHITE MORTAR MANDATE:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Arabescato features a highly crystalline, translucent white background, installers \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e use a premium \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eBright White Non-Sag Thin-Set Mortar\u003c\/b\u003e. Standard grey thin-set will shadow through the white stone from behind, permanently staining the interior of your custom niche a dull, muddy grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Installation Guidelines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Waterproof Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Before a single piece of stone is set, the framed box must be lined with a pre-formed waterproof foam niche or coated with a high-performance liquid waterproofing membrane to prevent moisture tracking into the structural wall cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePositive Drainage Slope:\u003c\/b\u003e To prevent standing water, mold growth, and grout discoloration, the bottom sill (and intermediate shelf, if applied) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003emust be pitched forward at a subtle 1% slope\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 1\/16\"). Water must drain freely back into the shower pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDry-Laying the Arabescato Back Wall:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to the high, dramatic variation of Arabescato, the installer should carefully select the back wall section. Shifting the stone to align the prominent dark loops creates a balanced, intentional look rather than a chaotic pattern break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePRO DESIGN TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Invisible\" Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e Frame the perimeter of the 12\" x 24\" cutout using mitered edges or sleek Arabescato pencil liners. This creates a clean, flush transition where the main wall tile meets the interior niche box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLighting for Drama:\u003c\/b\u003e Install a low-voltage, waterproof LED strip light tucked into the top header of the niche. When turned on, the light will \"graze\" down the back wall, highlighting the bold grey waves and making the crystalline white stonework shimmer at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Art Piece Break:\u003c\/b\u003e If the main shower walls are a clean, understated large-format tile (like the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eSea Luster Bianca Matte\u003c\/i\u003e), use this Arabescato niche as a striking artistic contrast. The bold pattern break acts as a piece of \"living art\" that grounds the entire bathroom design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hey Tiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792766832887,"sku":"1224Nar","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_1837.jpg?v=1779216992"}],"url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/collections\/arabescato-italian-marble.oembed","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}