Madre Perola Quartzite

Unusual chandelier highlighting the focal point of the master bath tub Photo by Lisa Roy
Example of a mid-sized transitional home design design in Toronto with glass countertops and beige walls

Gwen Santos
Inspiration for a huge contemporary exterior home remodel in Boston

Example of a large trendy backyard brick patio design in Detroit with a fire pit and no cover

Trendy home design photo in Miami

Elegant staircase photo in Boston

Example of a classic bathroom design in Boston

Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized southwestern concrete floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Phoenix with beige walls and no fireplace

When used to clean natural stone, supermarket products can often cause more harm than good as this recent customer of mine discovered this the hard way! Originally from South Africa, she had lived in a flat in Clapham for a couple of years, but had to suddenly return home earlier than expected. However, part of her flat rental agreement required her to leave the property clean and as she found it, including the fantastic Slate shower cubicle. In a rush, the customer had attempted to clean the Slate using a popular supermarket bathroom cleaner. She left the product to sit on the base of the shower before scrubbing it in with an abrasive pan scourer. This was a big mistake – and the customer called me in a panic after discovering that her attempts had left the Slate severely stained. I traveled to the property to see what could be done to set the situation straight. Upon observing the damage in person, I decided that the best course of action would be to use a process known as burnishing to grind away the stains. I tested a small area of the cubicle with one of our handheld diamond encrusted burnishing blocks. Happy with the results of the test Clean, I started to burnish the whole cubicle using our system of four burnishing blocks, starting with the coarsest first and working my way down to the finest. A small amount of water was used as lubrication for each pad. Through the burnishing process, the white stains started to disappear, exposing the lighter grey coloured Slate shower base. After drying the area completely with a heat gun, I was able to seal the stone with two coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow. This impregnating sealer not only protects the stone but also importantly it restores the natural dark shades in the Slate, enhancing its overall appearance. As an impregnating sealer, Colour Grow penetrates the pores in the stone to fill them and prevent trapped dirt. To say the customer was very relieved would be a complete understatement! By hiring in professional assistance, the customer was able to resolve the situation quickly and painlessly – and more importantly hold onto her £3,000 deposit! Rupert Mcleod West Surrey Tile Doctor

Mid-sized minimalist hallway photo

Small minimalist u-shaped vinyl floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige countertops

Environments Studio
Photo of a modern landscaping in Chicago.

Coffee Marble table Athena is made of two main elements; thin elegant handmade metal base and handcrafted natural marble top. This coffee table is perfect for two-seat or three-seat sofas. Graceful and elegant Athena will not take a lot of space but still serve its main function. Dim. 90x45x45cm Available in a gorgeous variety of marbles in either Nero Marquina, Coffee Marble, Calacatta Gold, Carrara, Verde Alpi, Hotavlje, Vetro Bianco and a variety of elegant polished metal bases in either chrome, brass or black.

This cornice is covered in raw silk with black beaded fringe. it is the same color as the walls, which blend with the top down bottom up honeycomb shades. The ceiling is a lighter shade of the cornice and decorated with a wallpaper border, pulling the room together and giving interest and depth to the ceiling. Photo by j guigue

Royal Celect, composite PVC siding in Moss Green

Example of a trendy entryway design in Calgary

Stunning antique brass plumbing fixtures. Beautiful terra cotta tile on walls in light gray. Calacatta gold marble vanity. Gorgeous ceramic floor tile in hexagon shape. Curbless shower.