Conway & Wise transformed their client’s wanderlust into a cohesive home that flows from Moroccan-inspired water features to Santorini-bleached spaces, unified by natural materials and thoughtful craftsmanship.
A five-bedroom Vaucluse residence where global travel experiences meet refined contemporary living.
When selecting natural stone for your project, the relationship between material and finish is critical. Your chosen finish not only defines the aesthetic appeal but also determines suitability, performance, and longevity.
In this guide, you’ll discover how different natural stone finishes influence performance, safety, and aesthetics — helping you choose the perfect finish for any interior or exterior project.
Sareen Stone transformed a raw concrete shell into a sophisticated, fully immersive showroom experience. Located in Artarmon, this new space invites design professionals and homeowners alike to connect with natural stone in a setting that celebrates both function and form.
Take a journey through Sareen Stone’s 2024 highlights and rediscover the milestones that defined this remarkable year.
Luna Chiaro Limestone creates the perfect blend of indoors and outdoors in this striking mid-century inspired Canberra home, where designer Dana Tosolini makes everyday feel like a vacation.
When interior designer Dana Tosolini set out to build her dream home in Narrabundah, Canberra, she faced the unique challenge of creating a space that would serve as both a family residence and a professional showcase for her design business, Concepts Interior Design (CID).
The striking mid-century inspired home, featured in Inside Out magazine, blends clean architectural lines with vibrant colour accents. But what truly elevates the space is the thoughtful transition between indoor and outdoor areas, accomplished with the help of Sareen Stone’s Luna Chiaro Limestone.
When interior designer Lynda Kerry, a California native with over 30 years of experience across Australia, USA, and Mexico, envisioned her Darling Point residence, she sought to create a space that perfectly married American heritage with Spanish mission influences. Featured in Belle Magazine’s December 2023 issue, this project showcases how natural stone can transform a space while respecting its architectural heritage.
For this transformation, Kerry collaborated with architect Andrew Barnyak, whose extensive experience in North America and Australia gives him a unique edge in translating American design styles into the Australian context. “Since we were going with a California Spanish Mission, we wanted a natural stone which in my view was the only way to go,” explains Barnyak. “We wanted something that was timeless, elegant and not too dark which would add too much contrast to the exterior.”
Kerry’s design aesthetic, known for being cheerful, elegant, and relaxed, shines through in every detail. Her passion for blending interesting pieces of furniture with pattern-on-pattern fabrics and textures is evident throughout the home, creating spaces that are both sophisticated and comfortable to live in.
A standout feature of the residence is the innovative internal atrium, previously an outdoor patio. “I wanted to incorporate that into the house but still feel like this was an outside area, hence the Juliet balconies with the glass roof,” Barnyak notes. “Then I thought of bringing the paving into this area as an inlay. The colour we chose complimented the timber flooring which gave it that outdoor feel to the dining area – something that we don’t often see in Sydney.”
The project features Cathedral Limestone in alfresco finish for pool coping, step treads, and balconies, while Charcoal Granite Cobblestones and Flamed tiles create a dramatic entrance. The pool area showcases Snowflake Mosaic tile interior bordered by Cathedral Limestone, exemplifying how traditional materials can enhance contemporary design.
“Natural stone I use on all of my projects because of the unlimited designs one can create with a stone that is timeless and, if chosen well, very elegant,” Barnyak reflects.
Cobblestones, with their rich history and enduring appeal, continue to be a popular choice for modern paving projects.
This comprehensive guide provides essential insights to help you choose the ideal natural stone cobblestones for your project.
