From beautiful art galleries to crumbling churches, there’s something extremely captivating about old buildings. Steeped in history, their architecture and decoration juxtapose brilliantly against skyrise buildings and city traffic, giving us a glimpse into what towns and villages may have looked like years before we were born. With plenty of charm and character, period properties…
As the heart of your home, your kitchen should be a functional and family-friendly area. Nothing’s better than a nice home-cooked meal, but this is impossible to do in a kitchen space that’s badly designed or you don’t enjoy being in. If this applies to you, then it’s probably time to renovate your kitchen. But,…
Your garden is the one place where you should be able to relax and enjoy the sun during the warmer months, and what’s better than doing just that in a beautifully designed outdoor space? However, for many homeowners the garden is often one part of the home that gets neglected, but, there are a few…
When creating the perfect garden, there are stylistic themes that instantly jump to mind, whether it’s floral arrangements or a manicured lawn. Yet, an unappreciated style choice that can truly make your garden stand out is the use of stone. As natural as the flowers you’ve planted, quality stonework can look truly stunning, however, if…
If you are in the process of building a new home or are planning on renovating your current one, you may find yourself wondering how to choose the right staircase. You may not even realise, but the staircase in your home is one of the most vital fixtures in the house; it connects your floors…
If you’re in the process of a new build or renovating your property, it’s important to be mindful of the impact the individual elements might have on the overall impression of your home. This is particularly true of fireplace due to the fact that they’re often the focal point of the room. From your choice…
A chimney and a fireplace is a signature staple in any home. Often associated with being the heart of the home, it is pictured and idolised as being a quaint hearth for children and families to gather around in winter. Now that the grips of cold weather has hopefully passed, it is the perfect time…
It’s one of the oldest trades in existence. The art of stonemasonry, like the stones, is ancient. No need to worry, we’re not going to talk the entirety of the history of stonemasonry. Over 6000 years of history may leave you a little overwhelmed! However, we’ll take a quick look at some of the highlights…
Limestone is a natural material which is an incredibly durable natural stone and comes in a range of colours. It’s a sedimentary rock that is formed during the sedimentation process within lake floors, oceans and caves. For over thousands of years, limestone has been used by people across the world for buildings and beautiful architecture…
When it comes to choosing a new home, or enhancing the home that you have, it may not have occurred to you that there’s so much possibility with limestone fire surrounds that you can literally find one to suit any style of home or décor. It can really add some warmth and elegance to the…