Different natural stones

When choosing a material for a decoration project you have more things to consider besides price, such as durability and hardness, appearance and quality. Here are the main features of natural stone that might interest you and why marble, granite, travertine or slate are more efficient (and beautiful) investments for your design project, against ceramic tiles.

Coloured tiles with geometric patterns have a long history: since ancient times, ceramic tiles were hand drawn with many patterns, for decoration purposes. A decorative tile for decorating the exterior or interior of a residence is common in several countries: Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, Morocco, Iran or Mexico and in Portugal the "Azulejos" art has developed into a particular artistic expression.

Natural stone (marble, travertine or slate) is a high quality material, able to convey character and singularity to your decorated space. And if you analyze it in the long run, it is an efficient investment compared to other materials, because of its extended lifetime. So, why you should use natural stone for your decoration project?

In terms of Feng Shui, the world consists of five fundamental elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. According to this theory, each element has a specific energy, thus influencing by its presence, the state and even the destiny of people.

Limestone is a sedimentary natural stone consisting of shells and fragments of marine organisms accumulated at the bottom of the ocean. Calcium is mixed with carbon dioxide from the water to produce calcium carbonate, the basic structure in all limestone and marble.