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  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.

One in five houses in England were built before 1919, while less than a quarter have been built since 1980. The numbers are similar across the rest of the UK, so there’s a fair chance you’re living in a house that’s a lot older than you are. If you’ve got a decidedly modern style and a life to match, how can you decorate your home to suit both its character and yours?   Use timeless materials We admit to being biased, but stones like marble and granite have been in […]

What are the alternatives to granite worktops and to marble worktops? Engineered stone is one of the kinds of worktops that can make a great investment. Engineered or manmade stone may offer more flexibility than other kinds of stone. The additives put into engineered stone include polymers and resins that help the stone to bend under great weights, for example. They may also be more resistant to scratching because of the constituents. There are a variety of resins that can be applied to stone to enable these worktops to be […]