modern_luxury_house_in_johannesburg_-paradise-found-hyde-park-is-designed-by-summersun-property-group-homesthetics-modern-mansion-6.jpg

I recently stumbled across an amazing artist who works solely in slate! The nature of the shape of slate creates stunning visual effects in terms of shadow and light. The image shows Alan Turing, who “did more than any other to make possible the breaking of the German Enigma codes at the secret Station X at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire.”. On his website http://www.stephenkettle.co.uk, Stephen explains that the process takes a great deal of time, an average of 60 hours per week! He goes on to say that this process […]

A great colour scheme in your home makes the world of difference. Having shades that complement each other makes the room beautiful and harmonious, no matter the size. Kitchen worktops are available in a variety of colours, patterns and styles and sometimes the choice is overwhelming. We’ve put together a guide on how to find the perfect colour combination for your kitchen. Stylish White White is one of the most common colours for a kitchen. Not only does it match everything, but it gives the room a fresh feel. If […]

Which kitchen worktops can make your kitchen remodel more environmentally friendly? Building and renovation work can result in a lot of waste going to landfill, so if you’re green at heart you’ll want to reduce, reuse and recycle where you can. Choosing an eco-friendly kitchen worktop is a great way to reduce the impact of your renovation. But which material should you choose? At Surrey Marble and Granite, we’re expert stone workers and unashamedly biased in favour of our favourite material. Here’s how stone stacks up on the eco-friendly scale.