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Situated in Northern Portugal among the Fafe mountains, A Casa Do Penedo ” The House Of Stone”  is potentially the house I would most like to live in! Built to include a swimming pool and fireplace, The House Of Stone is a masterpiece of understatement. From a distance the house looks like no more than an enormous bolder but on closer inspection, you are able to make out windows and tiny chimney. Please see below for another image of the other side of the house. This house is another example […]

Granite is an inorganic material that has many of the appropriate conditions to let it be used as the surface material for kitchen worktops. It is one of the most used because of its features, among which are its hardness and heat resistance, resistance to water or moisture intake, and its anti abrasive or corrosive features – juices and liquids that are commonly used in everyday cooking are unlikely to harm it. Besides being very hygienic when well maintained, it is particularly durable and resistant to marks and stains.

When many people picture a stone kitchen worktop or a marble floor, they imagine the classic white marble or dark grey granite. However, these are not the only options available. Both natural and processed stones now come in a dazzling array of colours and textures, from pillar box red Silestone to black galaxy granite. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we’ve explored the many options available from UK and international quarries to select the best stones around. We’re proud to have an option for every taste and purpose, whether you’re looking […]