Worker polishes a stone with a grinder

Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with a coloured stone worktop. Natural stones like marble and granite are available in many colours, and the range has only expanded with the introduction of engineered stones. Thanks to nature’s grace and modern technology, you can now have a classic white marble worktop, a pillar box red Silestone worktop or any other colour your heart desires. Stone makes a statement in a kitchen, and the worktop is often the focus of the room, both visually and in practical terms as it is […]

The assets of natural stone are gaining greater and greater prominence in innovative home design. Stones such as granite are becoming prominent features in modern homes, lending a charming shine and glossiness to modern bathrooms, and granite worktops for kitchens are not only beautiful but also sturdy and stain and scratch resistant. Granite tiles for bathrooms and floors are becoming a beloved choice in home renovations.

  Almost every culture from ancient to modern has used stone to build some of their best known and most lasting monuments. While we’re not suggesting you start building a pyramid in your kitchen, many of the world’s wonders, ancient and modern, provide design ideas that translate far beyond their original scope. Wondering what Mount Rushmore or a Japanese Zen garden can do for your new marble kitchen? Then read on.