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Where to Buy Marble Table Tops
Your Ultimate Guide Are you looking to transform your living space? Thanks to their superior durability, versatility and aesthetic appeal, custom marble table tops are a popular choice for dining tables, coffee tables and kitchen and vanity tops. In your search for your dream marble table top, you’ve got two main options: buying from a …
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9 Insider Tips to Save Big on Quartz Worktops: A Message from Robert Shaw
Hello, I’m Robert Shaw. With over 25 years in the stone industry and having run my own stone fabrication company since 2002—which I started from scratch—I’ve had the privilege of helping countless homeowners transform their kitchens with beautiful, durable quartz worktops. While these worktops are a fantastic investment, they can also be quite costly. …
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What is the best material for a bathroom vanity top?
Enhancing your home with a bathroom vanity top A bathroom is more than just a space where you shower and brush your teeth. It’s a sanctuary where we begin and end our days. When it comes to enhancing the elegance and functionality of a bathroom, choosing the right vanity top is an important decision. There …
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Where can I buy worktop offcuts?
Ideas for worktop offcuts If you’re a homeowner with a vision, we can help you bring that idea to life. At Shaw Stone Ltd, we understand that every design project is as unique as the individuals behind them. We know that finding the right offcuts is essential to achieving the home improvement project of your …
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Why Bespoke Stone Tables are the Ultimate Statement Piece
Introduction Hello, my fellow interior design enthusiasts! Having worked as an interior designer for the better part of two decades, I’ve seen the ebb and flow of many design trends. Yet, one that continually captivates me is the rising popularity of bespoke stone tables. These are more than just furniture. They are statement pieces that …
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Why Granite Worktops are Perfect for Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor kitchens are a splendid addition to any home, providing a unique space for cooking, entertaining, and soaking up the great outdoors. But when it comes to selecting the right materials for your outdoor kitchen, there’s one option that truly stands out: granite. So, why are granite worktops perfect for outdoor kitchens? Let’s delve in …
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How to design an outdoor kitchen
Building and designing an outdoor kitchen If you’re someone who loves to cook and entertain outside, then having an outdoor kitchen or BBQ can be a game-changer. At Shaw Stone Ltd, we offer a wide range of materials for kitchens and BBQs to help you build the perfect outdoor cooking area. Whether you’re looking to …
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What Colour Worktop Goes With Cream Units?
Shaw Stone Style Guide: Complimentary colour schemes for kitchens with cream units At Shaw Stone, we’re pleased to offer our customers access to a range of stunning, timeless luxury stone worktops, from granite and quartz to acrylic and sintered stone. Our knowledgeable, talented team provides superior service, offering realistic and fairly priced products with customer …
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Bespoke Quartz Tables: The Perfect Blend of Style and Functionality
Introduction to Bespoke Quartz Tables Bespoke quartz tables are gaining popularity for their unique combination of style, functionality, and durability. These custom-made tables provide an excellent option for those looking to elevate their interior spaces. In this article, we’ll discuss the qualities of quartz, the process of creating bespoke quartz tables, popular design styles, …
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Non-Slip Floor Tiles | Designing Your Home With Safety in Mind
It will come as no surprise to you that most slips, trips and falls occur in the home. Reduce the possibility of these accidents from occurring by prioritising the installation of non-slip floor tiles when planning your next home renovation. At Shaw Stone, we’re pleased to offer our customers made-to-measure bathroom, kitchen and outdoor floor …
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What colour worktop with navy kitchen cabinets?
Shaw Stone style guide: dark blue kitchen ideas – from worktops and splashbacks to appliances Here at Shaw Stone, we are proud to provide a range of stylish luxury stone products for both residential and commercial interiors. Our skilled team fabricate and install stunning natural stone, including granite, quartz and marble worktops. In this article, …
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Natural stone interior design ideas for commercial spaces
Inspiring uses of granite and quartz for retail and hospitality settings Here at Shaw Stone, we supply and install a broad range of stylish luxury natural stone, including granite and quartz. In this article, we will provide some inspiring natural stone interior design ideas for commercial settings, focusing on hospitality and retail spaces… The benefits …
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What is Silestone worktop made from?
A guide to Silestone quartz worktops As a leading natural stone company, we are proud to supply and install a range of luxury bespoke Silestone worktops. So what is Silestone worktop made from, and what are the benefits of Silestone countertops? In our article, we answer our customer’s most frequently asked questions and reveal the …
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What is the Hardest Wearing Kitchen Worktop?
When planning a kitchen renovation, there are so many factors to consider. From cabinets and flooring to appliances and lighting, choosing the hardest wearing kitchen worktop probably isn’t at the top of your agenda. In addition to contributing to the aesthetics of your new kitchen, choosing the most durable material will ensure your new counter …
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Discounted Worktop Offcuts
Everyone loves making use of a good discount, and, here at Shaw Stone Ltd., we’re no different. Each of our bespoke products is designed to fit the unique dimensions required by our clients. In some cases, if a customer decides to make alterations to their demands, we’ll be left with a selection of brand-new, unused …
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Using granite for outdoor kitchen worktops, stairs and more
Inspiring uses of granite for a sophisticated home interior As a leading natural stone company, we supply and fit over 250 granite kitchen worktops and 5,000 m2 of stone tiles every year. When it comes to the uses of granite in interiors, we’re full of ideas for this versatile stone. In this article, we’ll share …
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READ MOREWhat colour worktop goes with grey kitchen units?
Colour guide: worktops and tiles to complement your grey kitchen units As trusted luxury stone suppliers, our customers often ask for guidance when they’re choosing worktops and tiles for a kitchen project. In this guide, we will provide grey kitchen inspiration, with ideas to suit every home and aesthetic. While this timeless and versatile neutral …
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A guide to corian worktops
Corian kitchen worktops, the first acrylic Solid Surface ever invented, offer huge versatility to buyers as it can be moulded, bent and thermoformed into a variety of shapes. At Shawstone, we pride ourselves on the wide range of countertop materials we offer, including granite, quartz and corian to name a few. Here, we offer our …
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What is the best material for kitchen worktops?
When you are designing your dream kitchen, you may focus more on the cabinetry but your choice of worktop is equally as big of a style decision. In addition to looking good, the kitchen worktop needs to equally need to be fit to withstand the elements of everyday life – from heat damage to food …
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Top Five Tips For Designing A Hygienic Kitchen
Your Guide To Achieving A Luxuriously Hygienic Kitchen At Shaw Stone Ltd we understand that you want your kitchen to look its best at all times. We’ve put together this guide on achieving the ultimate clean and luxurious kitchen and how best to get it to stand the test of time with our top five …
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Remodelling Your Kitchen With Low Maintenance Worktops
Our Guide To A Low Maintenance Kitchen. If you’re planning to restore or remodel your kitchen and want worktops that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain, we can help, providing you with a worktop that enhances its surroundings whilst also not taking huge hits from daily life. We understand the importance of choosing …
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Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Granite Worktops
There are many reasons why people choose a granite worktop. It is a practical choice, that is heat resistant and incredibly durable. If properly installed it should last a lifetime. And that’s without even mentioning how elegant and beautiful it makes your home look. 100% natural, there are many different colours and designs to choose from. …
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Alternative Uses Of Worktops – Granite Desk, Anyone?
Natural stone has always been one of the principal building materials. It offers strength, durability, and looks amazing. No two pieces of stone are the same, and this is especially true of granite. It comes from the Latin word for grain, which refers to its coarse-grained structure. It is one of the most common stones, …
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Top Tips When Choosing a Stunning Replacement Granite Worktop
Is granite good for kitchen worktops and counters? This is a common question and it deserves a clear answer. Granite offers many unique benefits that are simply not possible with other types of stone surfaces. One-of-a-kind grain patterns, a kaleidoscope of tones to select and a second-to-none level of durability are some of the main …
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