I love the look and ambiance of tile, hardwood or marble floors, but I also love area rugs. I agree with putting carpet in bedrooms, but I prefer bare floors in other living spaces. However ...

Marble flooring can ... on the condition of your floors. (Homes with pets and more foot traffic may require re-sealing more frequently. Make use of doormats, rugs, and felt furniture pads in ...

Use rugs: Place rugs or mats at entryways to catch dirt and grit before it can get to your marble flooring, and consider attaching felt pads to the bottom of furniture legs to prevent scratches.