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As so many modern houses are built of fragile, impermanent materials, learning to live with the durability and strength of stone can be a challenge. We’ve noticed that some people are very protective of their stone floors or marble kitchen worktops, treating them like fragile porcelain. Others are a little too cavalier, risking damage which can easily be avoided. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we’ve been working with stone for many years, so we’ve rounded up the best tips and boiled them down to five New Year’s Resolutions for your […]

  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.

Marble has been prized as a luxury building material for thousands of years. Now, thanks to modern quarrying, shipping and cutting technologies it’s affordable enough that families can add a touch of glamour to their own homes, bringing that 5-star hotel feel to everyday life with a marble worktop, bath or floor. As professional stone workers, we’re constantly inspired by the glamour, creativity and elegance of other stone workers, designers, and architects. Below you’ll find a few of our favourite marble works. Monumental dreams in white marble From the Taj […]