Backyard Fire Pits For Your Entertainment
There are many different styles of fire pits, using a wide variety of materials. This article from Houzz highlights a wide variety
Creative Options for Garden Border Edges and Paths
Reclaimed cobblestone and antique curb are great material to use for garden perimeter border edging or to edge pathways. There are other material suggestions, article from Houzz
Become Fire Safe With Your Landscape Design
From our friends at Houzz.com, this article “Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe” is full of compelling facts and advice such as how to slow down or stop a fire in its path
Work With a Variety of Professionals When Choosing Natural Stone for Hardscape Areas
Consider hiring a professional such as a stone supplier or contractor to bring your dream to reality. Professionals specializing in hardscape using natural stone for areas such as walkways, patios and retaining walls will work with you to not only to design but to assist with installation as well.
Antique European Cobblestone Driveway and Curb Create a Lasting Impression!
European antique Sandstone cobblestone is a very hard, tight grained, durable cobblestone – as durable as granite.
Critical Considerations in the Stone Selection Process
Selecting the right stone for your project is critical. With 40 years’ experience, Monarch Stone International understands the challenges – whether new construction, matching pre-existing stone, or restoration work. Our stone expertise will guide you through the multitude of decisions that go far beyond the perfect color.
Natural Stone Pavers Increase Home Value
Natural paving stone is a much more visually appealing choice that has the distinct advantage of lasting longer than manufactured pavers, decomposed granite, concrete or similar manufactured material.
French Limestone – A Classic Choice
In over 40 years in the stone industry, we’ve found the most classic and popular stone for architectural and flooring requirements is French limestone, due to the tremendous range of colors, wide variety of finishes offered and the high density/hardness/durability available.
Your June Home Checklist From Houzz
Great summer ideas from Houzz.com
Antique Cobblestone, French Limestone, Santa Barbara Sandstone in May Newsletter
Link to the May newsletter featuring a project with beautiful Santa Barbara Sandstone, French Limestone and our antique reclaimed Historic European Cobblestone.
Santa Barbara Sandstone Warms Backyard Fire and Entertainment Area
Santa Barbara Sandstone and French Limestone created an inviting fire pit entertainment area for this stunning home in Southern California.
Brief History of the Driveway
The driveway was originally a path that you drove on (originally for carriages) to reach the front of a home. Only in modern times, when everyone owned a car, did there become a need for a place to store it, so the driveway became a place to “park your car.” With the age of motorized vehicles, post 1900, actual driveways and back alley access ways became commonplace.
Guide to Using Natural Stone in Gardens
Natural stone adds an authentic touch to an outdoor space that nothing else can match. In the book, The Spirit of Stone, landscape designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed guide to the many creative ways that durable stone and gravel can be used in a garden.
Landscape Architecture Major Contributor to the Economy
Landscape architecture is shown contributing $2.8 billion to the economy, employing 24,000 people. In all, the arts contribute $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy, more than agriculture, transportation, or warehousing.
Antique Curb For Driveways and Edging
When designing your cobblestone driveway, walkway or patio, consider including a classic finishing touch with impressive antique reclaimed granite or limestone curb imported from Europe!
French Limestone #1 Choice For Luxury Home
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
Using locally sourced stone in your landscape design has multiple benefits, reduced cost and environmental impact.
Tips For a Successful Landscape Design
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!
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
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
Foot-Friendly, Historic Sidewalk Cobble Pavers
Historic Sidewalk Cobble pavers are beautiful hand-split cobblestones created hundreds of years ago for a foot friendly surface
French Limestone Flooring in Limeyrat
French Limestone flooring in Limeyrat, is a solid choice, one of the most popular of the French Limestone options
Salvaged Cobblestone Paving for Driveways, Walkways, Patios
THE DEPTH OF COLOR, PATINA AND RICHNESS OF SALVAGED PAVING AND OTHER MATERIALS CAN MAKE OUR HOMES TRULY WONDERFUL
September Newsletter
Santa Barbara Sandstone is featured in our September newsletter, in a contemporary mid-century Ashlar pattern
Backyard Fire Pits For Your Entertainment
There are many different styles of fire pits, using a wide variety of materials. This article from Houzz highlights a wide variety
Creative Options for Garden Border Edges and Paths
Reclaimed cobblestone and antique curb are great material to use for garden perimeter border edging or to edge pathways. There are other material suggestions, article from Houzz
Become Fire Safe With Your Landscape Design
From our friends at Houzz.com, this article “Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe” is full of compelling facts and advice such as how to slow down or stop a fire in its path