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“Stories in Stone”

Inspiration, ideas, and expert tips from the team at stoneCIRCLE, crafted for homeowners who love timeless design.

Discover how natural and composite stone can transform your home, from kitchens and bathrooms to gardens and outdoor living.

Every slab tells a story of nature, craft, and design.

In our blog, we share ideas, behind-the-scenes insights, and styling inspiration to help you choose the perfect stone for your home. Whether you’re planning a new kitchen, a serene bathroom, or an elegant outdoor space, discover how to bring enduring beauty into your everyday life.

Marco Fazio 22/05/2023 Marco Fazio 22/05/2023

Butternut Squash on Calacatta Magnifico

This month, we proudly present a mouthwatering recipe crafted by the renowned Greg Emmerson, flawlessly complemented by our exquisite quartz worktop, Calacatta Magnifico.

Marco Fazio 25/04/2023 Marco Fazio 25/04/2023

Homemade Ravioli with mushrooms, burrata and balsamic vinegar reduction

Chef Lorenzo Salami teaches us to prepare homemade ravioli.

Marco Fazio 11/04/2023 Marco Fazio 11/04/2023

Mackerel with Apples and Beetroot Chutney on Verona Quartz

Chef Greg Emmerson shows us how to prepare a delicious mackerel recipe

Marco Fazio 28/02/2023 Marco Fazio 28/02/2023

Tuna Tartare on Vintage Belvedere

Watch Lorenzo Salami in action, chatting with Donna Thacker and showing us how to make one of his signature dishes, Tuna Tartare. Filmed in our stone yard.

Madeleine McMullin 17/01/2023 Madeleine McMullin 17/01/2023

insetting metal into stone

Over the past few years, we have had a large number of projects come through the factory where we set metal into stone. This is a selection of them.

Marco Fazio 10/01/2023 Marco Fazio 10/01/2023

Let’s cook outdoors!

We’ve created a new edition of our cookbook for our clients and videos featuring master chefs cooking outside on beautiful stone worktops.

Marco Fazio 30/08/2022 Marco Fazio 30/08/2022

Leader Programme funds new saw for stoneCIRCLE

stoneCIRCLE applied for funding for a new GMM Litox saw for its Basingstoke factory via the Leader programme, partly funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Marco Fazio 01/06/2022 Marco Fazio 01/06/2022

still life with stone vol. 4

This series of images continues our tribute to the creative abilities and craftsmanship of humans working with the rich materials that Mother Nature provides.

Marco Fazio 06/04/2022 Marco Fazio 06/04/2022

still life with stone vol. 3

This series of images continues our tribute to the creative abilities and craftsmanship of humans working with the rich materials that Mother Nature provides.

Marco Fazio 09/03/2022 Marco Fazio 09/03/2022

still life with stone vol.2

This series of images continues our tribute to the creative abilities and craftsmanship of humans working with the rich materials that Mother Nature provides.

Marco Fazio 19/01/2022 Marco Fazio 19/01/2022

still life with stone vol. 1

This series of images is our tribute to the creative abilities and craftsmanship of humans working with the rich materials that Mother Nature provides.

Marco Fazio 02/11/2021 Marco Fazio 02/11/2021

introducing ‘all the colours of stone’

seasonal and seasonless colours to inspire your design 

Natural stone is often associated with adjectives as timeless, long-lasting, versatile.

Nevertheless, it is used in architecture and interiors to match styles and space decor with a well-defined look. These styles are following – sometimes even leading – trends that change during the years and the seasons.