Worker polishes a stone with a grinder

Marble is tougher than you might think, but it still requires some maintenance to keep it looking its best. The good news is that marble is easy to clean and with care it can last hundreds of years, even with a highly polished finish.

The name may not be familiar, but Compac Technological Quartz worktops are popping up in more and more homes across the UK. An engineered stone, Compac is primarily made of quartz, making it both durable and elegant. It’s been used as a decorative stone in many aspects of building design, from staircases to floors, but is perhaps most commonly used in the kitchen or bathroom. Compac is available in a wide range of colours and textures, from natural colours and patterns that imitate marble to almost solid effects in bright […]

Creating a bathroom that moves seamlessly from toddler bedtimes to a relaxing soak to a romantic evening is easier than it sounds. Believe it or not, these three very different uses have a great deal in common when it comes down to the practical details.