A fence means more than a property boundary. It has a deeper meaning. First and foremost, it serves a protective and security purpose. Secondly, a strong fence enhances privacy without completely isolating the property from the outside. Last but not least, a fence has also aesthetic value, as a key element of your design. Therefore, a strong fence will make a great first impression, plus it will enhance the value of your property.

The typical definition of luxury may be a large, spacious, and airy apartment, located in the center of an urban area. This very definition makes a penthouse the most wanted type of home. All in all, choosing an apartment should be a rewarding experience, so that you can find the ideal place to call home. So, if your budget allows for luxury and incredible views, you shouldn't settle for a simple apartment, be it a luxurious one. Instead, go for a major upgrade and choose a penthouse.

Welcome back to our fascinating journey into the Stone World! In this episode, we invite you to discover one of Europe’s most impressive stone-carved monuments: the face of Decebal. This epic work is located on the banks of the Danube River in Romania and is an amazing depiction of the Dacian king Decebal.

Since the dawn of mankind, people looked for ways to communicate, as a means to preserve information, and a legacy of knowledge and culture. One of the most fascinating and essential ways to achieve it has been to record messages in stone. Those written stones, also known as stone stars or stone tablets, had been essential for preserving human history and traditions. In this fourth article in the series, we will explore a couple of amazing examples of such artifacts that have changed the world due to their major content.

Besides Sagrada Familia and the visionary genius of Gaudi, Barcelona is one of the best cities for architecture lovers. This is a holiday destination that constantly demands your attention. Plus, the Catalan metropolis has a huge advantage: a wide range of Instagram spots. All in all, you will have the opportunity to take shots and satisfy your need for fame on social networks.

Ceramic tiles are known from ancient times. The Egyptians, Babylonians and Assyrians knew the ancient production technology and there are also relics that certify their use in Egypt, 2600 years before our era. Later, ceramic tiles were manufactured in highly

Using natural stone as a building material in outdoor areas transformed the idea of durability from a couple of thousand years ago. From ancient Egyptian pyramids to Roman pavings, from Michelangelo statues to Taj Mahal, the use of natural stone

When building a house or decorating a flat you should take into account some essential details that involve the idea of "home", such as – comfort, warmth, privacy, relaxation, family a...

Since the ‘80’s we have a new trend in interior design: the flexible slate, an innovative product that transforms the perception on natural stone. What was until then considered a raw, unpolished and not malleable natural material, turned into a definition of flexibility.

Marble is a metamorphic rock extracted from specific quarries around the world, with the oldest and most important in India, China, Italy and Spain. Marble displays medium hardness (3-4 on the Mohs scale), displays an innate warmth and has elegant, specific colors and veins.

With a tradition of more than thousands of years, brick is one of the oldest materials used in masonry construction. The first record of using brick and still functional, dates back to 7500 B.C. and was discovered in the upper valley of Tigris River.

Introduced 300 years BC, the Roman roads were called "pavimentum", meaning a floor bitten or rammed down, based on execution. Usually roads were made from granite, limestone, sandstone, basalt or travertine, depending on traffic, utility, length, location.

The bedroom is definitely the most intimate space in a house, imagined for relaxation and sleep. A relaxing oasis to escape and avoid the daily routine. Bedroom is fundamental, so it must be the most comfortable area of your house.

When you say natural stone you think of something raw, heavy and not malleable. You would never imagine natural stone as a flexible, lightweight material capable of generating inspiration in many industries and projects.

They say that first we eat our food with the eyes, then we use our taste buds to sample it and finally we decide if a food is good or not. Besides a specific taste or flavor, which have their importance, a rather important details which complements customer's experience in a restaurant is actually the space.

There are many wet spaces in a decoration project, therefore you should consider the particular ambience for each area.

We already mentioned in here the absolute beauty of marble, yet we feel there are never enough words to describe it. Besides being shaped by nature, marble is more than a simple stone - it is a show f...

Part of our collection of special bathroom sinks, these sink made from onys were especially design for refined and elegant bathrooms decorated with natural stone.

You need to always have more options when devising a plan for erecting a new building or decorating your home. You can use natural (stone, wood) or manufactured materials (plastics, wood or stone replicas).

Our existence revolves around time as a valuable commodity and it feels that our time is running out; in a world moving fast forward, we find quite few moments of relaxation.

A metamorphic rock consisting of clay, with natural splitting feature. With a 6-7 hardness value on Mohs scale, SKIN Flexible Slate is used for interior and exterior decoration projects. Flexible slate is available as sheets, 1.5 mm average thickness.

When it comes to the most beautiful Goddess, Aphrodite represents the absolute. And according to the legends of the stone, marble is an Aphrodite whose beauty has not been matched by any other. Besides being a natural material, marble is poetry and every vein is a metaphor.

Interior design trends for this year include natural stone used in bathroom all the way to kitchen. With such unique textures, natural stone delivers a terrific show, due to a connection with the exterior. These days, interior design is about entire wall cladding.

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.

At the beginning of the 19th century, Dinicu Golescu laid the foundation of a building that half a century later would become the Royal Palace of Bucharest, a building now known as the National Art...

Myth no. 1 - Natural stone is expensive Natural stone is an accessible material, a fact observed by simply comparing prices. There are even some ceramic tiles more expensive that some types of ...

Reduced thickness and weight SKIN flexible slate veneer is a thin sheet of natural stone destined for interior and exterior design projects. Although it is only between 1,5 and 2 mm thick, ...

A travertine quarry is the place where this stone is extracted from. Most quarries are huge and look like deep, enormous holes. The travertine is broken into blocks which are then transported t...

Due to recent developments in technology and equipment used for natural stone processing, manual labour has been replaced by software and machines. This change in the way things are done has also brought about a larger number of natural stone finishes and a shorten production time, whether we’re talking about sandblasting, polishing, bush hammering, honing etc. Consequently, the shorter production time has also reduced the price of the products.

The fires ignited by quickly flammable materials are more frequently lately. So it is essential to study precisely the building materials capable of generate and sustain fire.

Travertine is a natural stone, part of limestone family and synthesized from calcium carbonate. It resembles limestone and its development process takes millions of years similar to limestone and marble.

Natural stone is one of world’s most sustainable materials, due to its very efficient consumption of energy resources (electricity, fossil fuels) and water. Moreover, natural stone is a recyclable material, thus minimizing the impact of goods resulting from its processing on people's health and environment.

Everyday, our showroom is visited by many people. Some of them know exactly their needs because they visited us many times, so they will decide based on suitability and personality. But there are also the first timers, amazed at the wide range of displayed products.

Natural stone is an eco friendly material with increased durability and ideal for residential projects, but also for interiors and exteriors of hotels, bed and breakfast facilities, beauty salons or terraces / clubs.

New from PIATRAONLINE, Nero Marquina Marble Polished Hexagonal Mosaic transforms the areas that use it – Nero Marquina Marble is an essential Spanish marble with intense black color and crossed ...

A wedding is original when it is associated with an important detail: the wedding favors. The origins for this practice are not so clear – apparently, it all started in the Mediterranean area, a...

If you want to understand the art of mosaic from an artistic point of view and also in the strictest sense of the word, you must go back to basics. The word "mosaic" is derived from the Gree...

Most often, when you consider marble for a decoration project you think of cladding – flooring and walls, with that opulent, impressive look. However, marble can also be used for accent areas, thus conveying a subtle charm. Here are some ideas for integrating marble in your decoration project.

Lately, natural stone is more popular in Romania for decoration projects, with marble, travertine or slate as the most wanted materials. According to PIATRAONLINE, Romanian market is inspired by luxury design and highlights natural materials. So, what about the natural stone trends for 2016?

Special cut-to-size pieces of natural stone are those items custom made for your project. Besides natural stone tiles available with many finishes (polished, brushed, honed etc.) and sizes, you can al...

Marmomacc is the essential worldwide event of natural stone industry. Having a history of 50 years (celebrated this year), the Fair is hosted in Verona, Italy, during September 30 – October 3 and features a special area called "The Italian Stone Theatre" imagined as a tribute to Italian tradition in natural stone processing: new technology and innovative products, meant as an inspiration for architects and designers.

When choosing a material for a decoration project you have more things to consider besides price, such as durability and hardness, appearance and quality. Here are the main features of natural stone that might interest you and why marble, granite, travertine or slate are more efficient (and beautiful) investments for your design project, against ceramic tiles.

Coloured tiles with geometric patterns have a long history: since ancient times, ceramic tiles were hand drawn with many patterns, for decoration purposes. A decorative tile for decorating the exterior or interior of a residence is common in several countries: Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, Morocco, Iran or Mexico and in Portugal the "Azulejos" art has developed into a particular artistic expression.

Natural stone (marble, travertine or slate) is a high quality material, able to convey character and singularity to your decorated space. And if you analyze it in the long run, it is an efficient investment compared to other materials, because of its extended lifetime. So, why you should use natural stone for your decoration project?

In terms of Feng Shui, the world consists of five fundamental elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. According to this theory, each element has a specific energy, thus influencing by its presence, the state and even the destiny of people.

Limestone is a sedimentary natural stone consisting of shells and fragments of marine organisms accumulated at the bottom of the ocean. Calcium is mixed with carbon dioxide from the water to produce calcium carbonate, the basic structure in all limestone and marble.