Split Face stone, for wall applications, is on trend at the moment, especially for the commercial market. These types of textured stone panels are being frequently used for projects such as bars.
Oyster Split Face Mosaics, by Mandarin Stone
Antique English Reverse Face tiles, Lapicida Stone Group
Cream Quartzite Mini Split Face, Mandarin Stone
Bespoke bookmatch tiles or panels are highly popular at the moment amongst owners of high end residential properties in London. A single slab of stone is split down the middle, giving two pieces with matching mirror-image veining and features.
Bookmatch stone panel and stone bowls, Lapicida Stone Group
The trend is not limited to high end properties in the capital, however, as the marble vanity below shows. It, along with bookmatch shower cladding, was produced and installed by Marble Arts, who operate in the North-East and Cumbria.
Bookmatch vanity, by Marble Arts
And although bookmatching is on-trend right now, it isn’t a brand new concept and has been used in residential bathrooms for some years. It’s also being seen in commercial projects, however: Kirkstone’s Silver Green slate has been used for bookmatch wall panels in an office project for Foxtons the estate agent (below).
Bookmatch wall panels, Kirkstone. Architect m.studios
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Stone floor and wall tiles- UK suppliers
Stone wall cladding- UK suppliers
