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A Guide to the World of Marble Furniture

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 Marble furniture brings timeless appeal and luxury into any space. Known for its elegance and durability, marble has been a favorite material for centuries. If you are considering buying Marble furniture, first explore the latest trends, how to care for marble pieces, and tips for selecting the perfect marble table furniture for your home. The Creation Process: How is Marbles Made Marble is formed through a process called metamorphism, which is the transformation of existing rock types into new rock types by heat, pressure, and/or chemically active fluids. Marble is specifically derived from limestone or dolomite rock through this process. Here’s a simplified explanation of how marble is made: Starting Material The process begins with limestone or dolomite, which are sedimentary rocks composed primarily of minerals like calcite (a form of calcium carbonate) or dolomite mineral. Heat and Pressure Over time, geological processes such as tectonic plate movements can bury limestone or...

Stones

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 Thinking of using stone in your project? This guide includes popular types of natural rock used in architecture, interiors and design with links to hundreds of examples to inspire your own work. Alabaster Alabaster is a soft, fine-grained stone that has been used for centuries to carve elaborate forms and ornaments . However, its solubility in water means that it is best suited for indoor use.                                                In its pure form, alabaster is white and translucent, which makes it ideally suited to lighting design. Basalt                                 Basalt is a dark-coloured igneous rock that is formed when lava cools rapidly. It is most frequently used as an aggregate for concrete as it is low-cost and high-strength, but it is also a popular cladding an...

How to Select Tree for Your Garden

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Choosing the right trees for your garden can feel overwhelming and we often leave landscaping in the ‘too hard basket’. 1. Start with why What would you like your tree to do for you? This question is important because not all trees offer the same features. You might like privacy, shade, greenery around your entertainment area, something for the kids to climb, or colours and textures to complement your home design. Once you’ve determined the ‘why’ you can start a process of elimination — starting with size. 2. Size matters Many tree removals in urban areas are a result of the wrong tree in the wrong place. Look at the size of your yard and any objects nearby including your house, power lines, fences and driveways. Your little elm might look cute now, but in 15 years it could be leaning against your carport. A quick Google will help you with tree measurements but here’s a guide to some popular tree species and their typical heights: Small (<8m)           ...

DESIGNING WITH PEBBLE TILES

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 There’s no simpler way to say this: pebbles are popular.  Pebble tiles, tiles composed of pebbles and stones, are a natural fit for anyone who loves the rustic beauty and tranquility of nature.                                                     Designing dream homes , we engaged in a love affair with pebble tiles and recommend them to anyone looking for a unique, organic way to update their home. I believe in layers and textures in design and the blending of the pebble tile’s subtle bumpiness with its smooth surface creates that additional layer of interest. Whether my client’s design style is clean and modern or classical and traditional, whether her color scheme incorporates blues, reds, and greens or cream, black, and white, and whether she wants a small accent space or a bold feature wall, I find that pebble tiles are a fantastic and flex...

Natural Stone Wall Cladding

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 Architecture is witnessing continuous evolution, advancement, and innovation since man learned the art of building. One of the most revolutionizing changes has been seen in how structures are decorated from the outside. In the point of fact, wall cladding is long being used as a piece of visual art. But today, its application goes beyond the aesthetic factor to complement a building in terms of safety, efficiency, and durability.                                                   Hence, looking at the increasing awareness and demand for sustainability in architecture, the wall cladding market in India is evolving along the lines of quality and innovation. But before we move on to learn the reasons to opt for natural stones, it is crucial to know why wall cladding is significant, anyway!                     ...