Marble is the stone of kings and gods. More ancient monuments were constructed of it than any other stone. Marble festoons the hallways of cathedrals and palaces. It drapes the floors of the richest millionaires, yet graces the baths of the most modest homeowners.
Artists, artisans, and architects have been fashioning monuments, sculptures, and artifacts from natural stone for over 5000 years. More recently, technological advances have not only brought the beauty and grace of natural stone right to the doorsteps of modern consumers, but also brought them closer to newer and more innovative applications than ever before.
We hear a lot these days about marble and granite, but you probably didn’t know that travertine is one of the most frequently used stones in modern architecture. It’s neutral and exotic coloring makes it a great partner with other stones like marble, granite and limestone.
The juxtaposition of form and function often merges in islands. These multifunctional and versatile spaces can be an oasis in today’s kitchens, providing more usable cooking, dining and storage space for the homeowner.
It would be a mistake to say that granite is a natural stone whose time has come because it never really left. Let’s just say that, for a while, it was perhaps overshadowed by some newer, man-made products. But according to experts, it’s back in a big way.
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