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Stone Benches Fabricated in Santa Barbara Sandstone

by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 9, 2019 | Landscape Stone, Santa Barbara Sandstone

Santa Barbara Sandstone stone benches are a handsome addition to this corporate office landscape setting in Irvine California. Monarch Stone International provided the stone and installation services.

Porphyry Paving Stone – ADA Compliant

by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 11, 2019 | Porphyry, Stone Pavers

Porphyry paving stone or porphyry cobblestone pavers, are known for having high wear resistance and a surface regularity that allows for ADA compliance.

Old Cobblestone Sawn Thin For Paver Installations

by Lisa Van Liefde | May 9, 2019 | Stone Pavers

Old antique cobblestone sawn thin for paver installations, are available from our Historic European Cobblestone collection!

Sunken Fire Pit – Back Yard Entertainment Areas

by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 5, 2019 | Landscape Design, Natural Stone

Sunken fire pit and entertainment areas provide opportunities for intimate seating and a change in the perspective of the landscape.

French Limestone #1 Choice For Luxury Home

by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 13, 2019 | Architectural Stone, French Limestone

This classic luxury home top choice features French limestone balconies, corbels, a massive entry door surround with detailed hand carved roses, interior staircase, flat and dimensional work.

Locally Sourced Stone Is A Benefit

by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 14, 2019 | Green-Sustainable

Using locally sourced stone in your landscape design has multiple benefits, reduced cost and environmental impact.

Tips For a Successful Landscape Design

by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 30, 2019 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone

Designing or redesigning your landscape is an exciting adventure! Hiring a landscape architect or designer is key to a successful outcome.

Old, Used Cobblestone is History Beneath Your Feet!

by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 10, 2019 | Cobblestone

These old, used, reclaimed cobbles will continue to endure and can even outlast the life of your home!

Basalt Stone For Paving and Dimensional Use

by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 6, 2018 | Basalt Stone, Natural Stone

Basalt is a medium to dark gray, fine grained igneous rock – similar to granite in durability. Basalt is freeze resistant and used for a wide variety of purposes, however the most attractive applications of this gorgeous dark gray stone can be found in paving stone and dimensional stone