The benefits of having marble in your home or commercial premises are obvious. And they range from marble’s versatility and durability to the way it reflects light, whether you use this gorgeous natural stone on floors or in the kitchen or bathroom. It can also often, perhaps surprisingly, be more affordable than you thought. But […]
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Get the right countertop for a kitchen island and you’ll complete your kitchen’s overall look and feel to perfection. Before anything else, you’ll need to decide how you’ll be using your kitchen island worktop, whether that’s as an additional food prep surface or whether you’re considering incorporating a stove and basin. After all, a kitchen […]
No doubt every single one of us has our own idea of what our dream kitchen looks like. But new design trends emerge all the time – and, as with everything else these days, they’re often discussed on social media. Equally, interior design is a hot topic in the wake of the long months of […]
With its classic elegance, marble takes the appearance of just about any room to a whole new level. White marble specifically has a clean look that is absolutely timeless. And because it shows up dirt, it’s also easier to keep hygoenic. But if you’re thinking of incorporating this gorgeous natural stone into your home for […]
At the time of writing, we still don’t know whether lockdown restrictions will ease as planned on June 21. But, this summer, entertaining and socialising are set to be firmly back on the agenda, outside or otherwise. Over the long months of lockdown, we’ve all looked at our homes more critically, especially heavily used rooms […]
The most recent lockdown seems to have been the longest and toughest to get through. But most of us are cautiously hopeful the end is in sight. And if the long housebound weeks and months have made you look at your home afresh, you’re not alone. We know we always say it, but the kitchen […]
If you’ve just installed a marble floor, bathroom vanity unit or kitchen worktop, congratulations! You will no doubt love the way you have added a permanent touch of style and elegance to your home. But, as a natural stone, marble certainly isn’t immune to damage, neither does it tend to be an especially cheap material. […]
Durable, dense and a great insulator against heat, marble makes a superb choice for fireplaces and surrounds. Also versatile and low-maintenance, these units bring warmth, beauty and elegance into your home. One thing we’re often asked is whether marble fireplaces stain easily, and whether they should be sealed. Here, we attempt to answer those questions. […]
Few things add a more classily elegant accent to a kitchen or bathroom than a marble countertop. But to keep worktops or vanity units looking their beautiful best, you need to understand how to look after them. It’s also worth knowing why some of the more common issues can occur. To start to understand why […]
Life has changed significantly for most of us over the past year, with Covid meaning nearly all of us are spending more time at home than ever. So with more household members likely to be around far longer during the day than ‘normal’ times (remember those?), your kitchen is likely getting a lot more use […]