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Religious architecture has always been subjected to strict canons, or assessed based on these, given the differences between religions and the symbols used by everyone for promoting and sharing traditions. Construction materials are closely related to the symbols and vision of the divinity represented by the church, but also depend on their availability according to the geographical area.

People who appreciate a fine drink know that temperature is an extremely important factor in preserving the flavor. If the red wine has to be served at room temperature and the white wine enjoyed cold when it comes to spirits, the options are very different: at room temperature, cold, with or without ice, with or without lemon etc.

We already written here about the domains where natural stone has been strong lately. We are talking about clothing, footwear, clothing accessories, cars, electronics ... Furniture cladding with natural stone is not that new, but we have to mention it here, because furniture designers are increasingly focusing in this direction. In this article we will present some models of watches that have incorporated the natural stone into their structure. Marble and granite are the materials that dominate here, as is the case with car accessories. Slate and onyx are recovering and probably will remain the favorites of the luxury area of the horology for many years to come.

There are many ideas for garden landscaping available online and in dedicated, yet very rarely the articles explain the basic ideas to be observed for having a small and cozy garden. Whether we want an elegant-luxuriant or minimalistic and airy garden, when it comes to landscaping, we mean two main levels. The first one is horizontal, flat, as if the garden was seen from the top, and the second one is three-dimensional, where you can imagine by going to the garden at 1.5 m from the ground.

Life in a crowded city, regulated by the lack of space, generates new ideas in architecture and interior design. Restrictions applied to houses renovation in the 20th or 19th century are forcing architects and homeowners to come up with new possibilities for expansion.

Mediterranean-style constructions are selected usually by those who prefer sun-filled settings, full of plants, flowers, trees and relaxing colors with the shades of the earth (cream, yellow, light brown). At this point it must be underlined that artificial materials cancel any of the defining features mentioned above.

Before facing the problem of choosing natural stone, this seems one of the simplest on Earth. And yet, only people who already decided which natural stone best suit their projects can tell you how difficult this operation is. Of course, for the first time we have to decide on the color, but we cannot limit it to a single product, because we will not decorate that space with only one type of natural stone. So we have to consider that color as an integral part of a system that must have harmonies and suitable contrasts.

One of the first things noticed by people visiting PIATRAONLINE Pavilion was the floor. Instead of the old concrete, they were welcomed by a floor entirely made of granite tiles 3 cm thickness, perfectly aligned to the same level as if they were cast. A single hint makes you reject this theory of casting material: the empty spaces between plates. For many it was a mystery that perfectly even floor in our pavilion.

Definitely, Peach Travertine deserves a spot on the podium of the fabulous natural stones. With a vibrating color variation, peach shades and yellow, orange cream or light burgundy this natural stone cannot remain unnoticed. Only the Peach travertine has this color variation that conveys both energy and relaxation, tranquility and dynamism. The feelings transmitted by this natural stone convert Peach Travertine into a product that can be used in any type of space. PIATRAONLINE is the only company trading Peach Travertine in Romania and Europe, having the largest volume of exports in countries such as Germany, Austria, Belgium and France.

The spirit of the Greek sculptor Phidias is alive and after almost 2,500 years, inspires one of our contemporaries whose art astonishes and provokes. In this article we continue the series of contemporary artists who are able to extract from the stone unbelievable spirits and shades. We are talking about Alasdair Thomson, a sculptor born in Scotland, famous worldwide especially for the way he depicts the delicacy of fabrics in marble works.