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How Do Quartz Countertops Differ from Granite or Marble?
Explore the differences between quartz, granite, marble, and the lesser-known but stunning quartzite. From quartz’s low maintenance to quartzite’s marble-like elegance with superior durability, discover the best countertop material for your space with stoneCIRCLE’s expert guide.
stoneCIRCLE cookbook
Order one of your kitchen worktops and get a complementary copy of the stoneCIRCLE Cookbook.
3 Outstanding Stone Looks to try in your New Kitchen
Transform your kitchen with stunning stonework! From timeless white quartz to bold black granite and chic grey tones, we share three standout stone looks to inspire your renovation. Discover durable, stylish materials like Silestone, Dekton, and granite to create a kitchen that’s functional and beautiful.
4 easy design tips to create a stunning marble wet room
Create a stunning marble wet room with our four easy design tips. From choosing the perfect cladding and shower features to integrating matching furniture, our guide offers the essentials for a luxurious, spa-like bathroom.
Introducing a Very Refined Backgammon Set
Discover our latest creation: a bespoke backgammon set crafted from the exquisite Azul Cielo and White Onyx. This refined piece combines timeless craftsmanship with modern precision, perfect for adding prestige to any private residence or luxury hotel suite.
crafting excellence: the art of detailed stonework
Discover the Precision and Beauty of Custom Stone Edging
At stoneCIRCLE, we believe that true craftsmanship lies in the details. Our passion for creating exquisite stonework is evident in every piece we produce, from the intricate edges to the grand fireplace surrounds that become the focal point of any room.
the art of book-matched stone: transforming spaces with the beauty of nature
Book-matched stone is one of the most impressive elements used in the realm of luxury design. This technique, where consecutive slabs of natural stone are placed side by side to mirror each other like the pages of an open book, creates stunning symmetrical patterns that transform a surface into a work of art.
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.
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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
- 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