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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 […]

  Once upon a time marble was only used for palaces and important places of worship. While modern technologies have made marble surprisingly affordable, none of the beauty or history of the stone is lost. Here are 3 of our favourite marble buildings, and some quirky tips for bringing their style into your home.

What do Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral and ordinary Surrey homes have in common? While some wags might say they’re equally expensive or equally hard to heat, many Surrey families are now discovering the advantages of marble flooring, the same stone used in palaces and cathedrals. A natural stone with a unique elegance, marble has been used in important buildings for thousands of years. It’s incredibly durable and can withstand hundreds of thousands of footsteps. In Rome, the Pantheon’s marble floor was first laid over 18 centuries ago and a million […]