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  Many traditional materials, like wallpaper, paint, carpet and wood, are impractical and easily damaged in the damp environment of a bathroom. Stone bathrooms stand out of the crowd, being practical, durable and beautiful. Modern technologies have made stone bathrooms more affordable than ever before as well as ensuring that even porous stones like limestone can be thoroughly sealed, rendering them water and stain resistant, ideal for creating a beautiful stone bathroom. Stone is a versatile material, and it can be used in a number of different ways in a […]

As effective and striking in the bathroom as the kitchen, stones like marble and granite are becoming more popular as bathroom tiles. But what should you look for to get the best stone bathroom tiles for your home or business? Why Choose Stone Bathroom Tiles? Both natural stones, like marble and granite and engineered stones, like Quarella and Silestone, are incredibly durable. Stone is a very hard material and is naturally resistant to chips, scratches and stains. Modern polishing techniques often include a sealant, which makes the surface watertight while processed […]

The Ningbo History Museum’s architecture is really a work of art in it’s own right. The museum’s facade is created from brick recycled from the area and constructed on a patch of land which used to be farmland. The building is reminiscent of geometric forms and really shows how stone can be used to create contemporary, thought provoking design. Wang Shu, the architect, believes that the traditional techniques employed in the building of the museum, fit perfectly with contemporary design. I would have to agree with him, as contemporary styling […]