Honed marble refers to a type of finish that gives it a smoother, matte-like appearance. Unlike polished marble, which has a glossy look, honed marble has a more muted, natural finish. Honed marble makes a great option if you prefer a subtler look for your bathroom or kitchen countertops. Honed marble surfaces also won’t show minor damages such as scratches as prominently as polished marble surfaces because of their generally rougher texture. We typically recommend honed marble for high-traffic areas or ones that may get wet often, making them ideal for kitchen and bathroom countertops.