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The Rise of Textured Finishes in Stone Surfaces
The era of high-gloss stone is shifting. Rough finishes like tumbled, leathered, and hammered are redefining luxury. These textures enhance natural beauty, improve grip, and minimise maintenance, making them ideal for modern interiors and exteriors. Discover why designers are embracing the raw elegance of textured stone.
Know Your Stone: The Marbles of Carrara
The Apuan Alps in Italy are home to some of the world’s finest marbles—Carrara, Statuario, Calacatta, and Arabescato. From subtle elegance to bold veining, each variety offers unique beauty for luxury interiors. At stoneCIRCLE, we craft bespoke marble solutions, blending tradition with technology to create stunning bathrooms, kitchens, and architectural features across the UK.
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… and here is the full list of the past articles…
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accreditations
- 9 Feb 2021 CHAS Premium Plus accreditation
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arts and monuments
- 1 Oct 2024 Stonework Chronicles: Stone Drawing
- 1 May 2024 stone doesn't just come in slabs
- 17 Jan 2023 insetting metal into stone
- 2 Nov 2021 introducing ‘all the colours of stone’
- 27 May 2021 the Power of Water on Stone
- 23 Mar 2021 natural stone award for St Johns College library & study centre
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behind the stone
- 25 Feb 2025 Crafting Excellence
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cookbook stories
- 22 Oct 2024 Homemade Spaghettoni with Black Truffle and Aged Parmesan
- 8 Aug 2024 Apple, Sage, and Cider Pork Loins
- 26 Sept 2023 Beef Tartare with hazelnut and pickled mushrooms
- 22 Aug 2023 Barbecue Squid, Miso Chilli Sweet Potato and Cromer Crab
- 27 Jun 2023 Chocolate Delice with textures of raspberry
- 22 May 2023 Butternut Squash on Calacatta Magnifico
- 25 Apr 2023 Homemade Ravioli with mushrooms, burrata and balsamic vinegar reduction
- 11 Apr 2023 Mackerel with Apples and Beetroot Chutney on Verona Quartz
- 28 Feb 2023 Tuna Tartare on Vintage Belvedere
- 10 Jan 2023 Let’s cook outdoors!
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corporate
- 1 Nov 2023 bringing stone to life for over 50 years
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hotels and restaurants
- 23 Jan 2025 Showcasing the beauty of natural stone in luxury hospitality interiors
- 24 Jul 2024 The Art of Fluting
- 2 Nov 2021 introducing ‘all the colours of stone’
- 27 May 2021 the Power of Water on Stone
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know your stone
- 18 Mar 2025 The Rise of Textured Finishes in Stone Surfaces
- 19 Feb 2025 Know Your Stone: The Marbles of Carrara
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processes & methods
- 11 Mar 2025 Tech Meets Tradition
- 13 Feb 2024 three new apprentices
- 17 Jan 2023 insetting metal into stone
- 30 Aug 2022 Leader Programme funds new saw for stoneCIRCLE
- 9 Sept 2021 something old, something new, …
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residential
- 3 Dec 2024 How Do Quartz Countertops Differ from Granite or Marble?
- 26 Nov 2024 stoneCIRCLE cookbook
- 20 Nov 2024 3 Outstanding Stone Looks to try in your New Kitchen
- 7 Nov 2024 4 easy design tips to create a stunning marble wet room
- 1 Aug 2024 Introducing a Very Refined Backgammon Set
- 13 Jun 2024 crafting excellence: the art of detailed stonework
- 28 May 2024 the art of book-matched stone: transforming spaces with the beauty of nature
- 10 Jan 2023 Let’s cook outdoors!
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retail spaces
- 2 Nov 2021 introducing ‘all the colours of stone’
- 27 May 2021 the Power of Water on Stone
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still life with stone
- 1 Jun 2022 still life with stone vol. 4
- 6 Apr 2022 still life with stone vol. 3
- 9 Mar 2022 still life with stone vol.2
- 19 Jan 2022 still life with stone vol. 1