A popular choice for surfaces when completing kitchen design at the moment is coloured marble, one expert has claimed.Mary Kathryn Timoney, a kitchen designer from Design Galleria, suggested that people are increasingly tempted by new ideas in the kitchen, especially when it comes to countertops.She told Kitchen and Bath Design News that many people still opt for white marble or other materials, colours can add a new dimension to the room and have practical benefits.Marbles with more movement and colour are not only interesting and more dramatic, they are more forgiving as they are more likely to mask a stain, she stated.Although we select countertops based on how they support the colour scheme of the space, it can also be an element that supports the architectural details of the space.Ms Timoney went on to suggest that features such as countertops can be used to emphasise other colours and themes within the wider design of kitchens.