by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 13, 2019 | Architectural Stone, Client Project, French Limestone
This classic French limestone luxury home sets the bar high. Monarch Stone International collaborated with one of the finest builders and architects on this luxury home in Orange County CA. The features included an exterior fully cladded in French limestone, as well...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 6, 2018 | Basalt Stone, Client Project, Natural Stone
Basalt Stone is an attractive and durable stone option for paving and dimensional use. Basalt is a medium to dark gray, fine grained igneous rock – similar to granite in durability. As a fine-grained extrusive equivalent of gabbro, igneous stones (granite,...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 17, 2018 | Client Project, Cobblestone, Reclaimed Stone
A memorable impression is made using authentic antique Historic European Cobblestone and reclaimed limestone curb. European Sandstone cobblestone is a very hard, tight grained, durable cobblestone – as durable as granite. This unique reclaimed antique cobble was...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 10, 2018 | Client Project, Natural Stone, Santa Barbara Sandstone
Santa Barbara Sandstone and French Limestone Create an Inviting Fire Pit Entertainment Area For over a century, Santa Barbara Sandstone has been popular on many prominent public buildings and residences in Southern California. Santa Barbara Sandstone is unique and...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 25, 2018 | Client Project, French Limestone, Stone Flooring
French Limestone in Limeyrat is an excellent choice for bathroom and shower! French Limestone in Limeyrat is a beautiful warm gray stone and an excellent choice for bathrooms and showers. Its important to select the right type of stone for this type of application...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 5, 2017 | Client Project, Cobblestone, Landscape Design
Stone driveways and walkways with a radiant heat system have distinct advantages! Winter is here, and exterior radiant heat systems for a natural stone driveway or walkway is an upgrade you may want to consider in time for next year! Here are four good reasons to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 15, 2017 | Client Project, Cobblestone, Landscape Design
Memorable homes begin with the driveway – in Gig Harbor, Washington! Is your dream to create a home that leaves a lasting impression? At Monarch Stone Int’l, we believe memorable homes being with – the driveway! Here’s what one client created...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 11, 2017 | Client Project, Cobblestone, Porphyry
Gorgeous colors and durability with charming porphyry pavers from Mexico Our client selected beautiful porphyry paving stone for their driveway in Northern California. Two sizes were selected: a 4” x 4” x 2” to 3” for a sand base installation and 4” x 4” x 1-1/2” to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 16, 2017 | Architectural Stone, Client Project, Santa Barbara Sandstone
High school campus building chooses Santa Barabara Sandstone veneer Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, CA, has a beautiful performing arts center on campus; The Ruth Chapman Performing Arts Center. The Center hosts numerous school and community activities and is the...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 2, 2017 | Client Project, French Limestone, Natural Stone
French Limestone from Limeyrat, an exquisite choice for flooring, tiles and more! French limestone for floor tiles and paving, especially from Limeyrat, is by far the most elegant, enduring, versatile natural stone one can find. Limeyrat French limestone, sometimes...
