A new report claims kitchen worktops in natural stone (as well as floors and walls) could store energy. And this could power smart devices in homes of the future. Such devices include smart lights and thermostats and speakers, thanks to energy storage and harvesting. That’s according to South Korean researchers. A team from Seoul reckon […]
Category Archives: Marble
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to light up your stone kitchen worktops
22
Aug
Aug
We’ve written in a previous post about the trend for giving marble countertops a glowing appearance through backlighting to highlight the stone’s beauty and texture. Here, we look at other ways of lighting up natural stone worktops if you’re lucky enough to have them. Although doing this can seem challenging initially, it’s important. After all, […]
14
Aug
Aug
When it comes to making a statement feature in the kitchen, it seems glowing countertops are, well, the way to glow! And they’re making waves in the world of interior design. Read on to learn more. What exactly are glowing countertops? In a nutshell, this concept transforms marble island countertops via a translucent backlight which […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
What are this year’s hottest kitchen countertop trends?
05
Aug
Aug
As we ease into high summer, it’s worth taking stock and considering this year’s most popular trends as far as the humble kitchen worktop is concerned. After all, countertops are essential elements in any kitchen – itself the most important room in the home. These items set the tone and feel for the whole space. […]
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Jul
Jul
With its naturally luxurious appearance and elegant feel, marble instantly upgrades the look of any room. It’s easy to shape and cut due to its natural relative softness. And it stays cool as a surface, so is ideal for bakers when they’re rolling out dough and so on. For most people, staying on top of […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Marble cleaning and baking soda: do they go together?
01
Jul
Jul
People often ask us about whether they can clean marble with baking soda – so we thought we’d provide a brief overview here. The short answer is that you can use baking soda on most types of marbles. What’s more, there are various benefits to doing so, as we explain below. However, you do need […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
Why veined kitchen worktops are so popular?
09
Jun
Jun
The concept of having a veined pattern against a white or neutral background could be the ideal solution if you’re after a kitchen that’s mainly blank – but with a vibrant twist. It also means that you definitely don’t have to sacrifice all the colour to create an amazing look! It’s no secret that white […]
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May
May
The weather may have been variable to say the least, but it does seem that spring is at long last with us. And along with (hopefully) blue skies, flowers and Easter eggs, it is, of course, traditionally a season for deep cleaning. Declutter, dust parts of the house you didn’t know gathered dirt, and clean […]
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Apr
Apr
If you want to add a dash of elegance to any room, you could do far worse than go for black marble tiling. The only potential snag is that, if you don’t clean your beautiful natural stone properly, it can lead to noticeable streaking. And things can go wrong in particular if you don’t use […]
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Apr
Apr
Occasionally, a limestone floor can begin to crack for no apparent reason, even if it is a number of years old. Here, we offer a guide to what you can do – and cover some of the possible causes. Cracking means movement in your stone Limestone is very durable, and so it is unlikely that […]