Restoring a natural stone floor to its former glory is something that can be easily achieved with the assistance of experts in their field We always argue that stone as a flooring, paving and tile material is timeless – less driven by trend and more by a love of natural beauty that can offset contemporary, traditional and rustic settings in an unrivalled way. It can remain in the same setting for decades, even centuries, and still exude charm and interest.  Our clients in this case study chose an antiqued, warm grey flagstone for their home in the country more than eight years ago. The so ..read more

The value of outdoor space and the popularity of living in the country have become ever more apparent over the past year with many people moving out of cities to seek a more peaceful way of life. As a family-run business with an active dog on the team, we are huge fans of England’s rural beauty and all that it has to offer every generation. Many of our clients come to us looking for flooring inspiration for country homes that need a material that maintains the rustic appeal that drew them to the rural location in the first place. Here are just some ideas that we believe help to complete the st ..read more

Zellige tiles have become a popular choice for many of our clients thanks to their irregularity, colour variation and rustic characteristics. Handmade in Morocco, these tiles are supplied in a wide range of bright to muted tones and are commonly used for kitchen splashbacks, in bathrooms and also for feature walls both inside and outside. Due to the history behind these tiles, which are often bought to create a specific type of finish, and also the uneven surface of these tiles, we often get asked for tips on the best way of installing them to ensure the optimum look is achieved. Below are our ..read more

If you haven’t already realised it, we are passionate about stone and the use of such a beautiful natural material for floor and wall coverings – BUT, there are many myths out there about its capabilities. There are certain questions we get asked many times by potential clients who are looking for reassurance that natural stone could be (and is) the right choice for their project. So here are the most common mis-held beliefs that we think need clearing up once and for all – we are advocates for the use of natural stone and we want our clients to be safe in the knowledge they are choosing the b ..read more

At Natural Stone Consulting, we pride ourselves on providing each and every client with a personal and bespoke service. Purchasing stone floor tiles, paving and bespoke items can be a daunting and lengthy task without sound advice from those passionate about the materials – that is where we come in. Here are just some of the reasons why we work in the way that we do: 1. We work with both homeowners AND trade customers such as architects, designers and developers. Each has differing needs which can be influenced by budget, their existing knowledge of natural stone and of course, the desired fin ..read more

At a time when our homes and gardens have become more important than ever, making the most of all available indoor AND outdoor space has become a priority for many homeowners. The clients featured in this project have done just that, using stone tiles for inside and outside, creating a seamless link between their family kitchen space and garden. Keen to find a warm, consistent stone tile which could withstand high foot traffic in a busy kitchen (as well as the changing elements of the British weather), they chose to go for our Bourton buff limestone tiles. This beautiful natural stone features ..read more

Antiqued and reclaimed stone feature heavily in our range simply due to the fact we are so passionate about these rustic and charming surface materials. Able to take quite a battering from busy life, both have their own story to tell. Genuine reclaimed stones have many years of history behind them and our antiqued floors are finished by master craftsmen to replicate the beautiful characteristics of these old stones. But what are the main differences between these two types of natural stone flooring and paving? Why do we think you should choose them for your latest project? Well here goes ..read more

A truly welcoming – and also highly functional – family kitchen space has been created in one of the latest finished projects featuring our antiqued grey flagstones for the floor. Antiqued grey barr limestone was chosen by our clients for use throughout their revamped kitchen-diner, hallway, utility room and downstairs bathroom. The wholesale refurbishment of these busy, hardworking spaces called for the need for an equally hardworking flooring material – step in our Antiqued grey barr limestone. This durable grey flagstone floor is finished by hand to create the look of a limestone floor tha ..read more