There are numerous benefits to having a limestone fireplace, including this gorgeous stone’s natural durability – plus the fact that it doesn’t easily dent, scratch or otherwise get damaged. It also has great heat-resistant properties and, apart from anything else, looks stunning. And for manufacturers, it’s softer than equivalent materials, and so easier to work […]
Category Archives: Marble
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Oct
Oct
For centuries, marble has been the stone of choice for elegant homes – ever since it was used in places such as the Pantheon, Parthenon and Taj Mahal. It was the Greeks and Romans who first recognised its natural beauty and durability. (They especially favoured calacatta and carrrara varieties. And this was due to their […]
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Oct
Oct
Stone flooring offers numerous possibilities, whether you go for a manufactured or natural product. Clearly, each material type has its drawbacks and benefits. But real stone flooring looks stunning while being strongly practical. Equally, it adds character plus value to your property. What’s more, stone floors are more cost-effective than you may have realised. But […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
The kitchen colour that’s making a come-black!
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Sep
Sep
It seems that black kitchen worktops are having something of a moment as they make a sensational comeback. Here are our tips for rocking this dramatic shade (and others) in your home. Back to black According to influential interior design website Living Etc., the days of dazzling white kitchens could be numbered. And having dark […]
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Sep
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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 […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
How to light up your stone kitchen worktops
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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, […]
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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?
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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?
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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 […]