Journal

Specifying Natural Stone: A Guide for Architects & Designers
Specifying solid stone furniture for a project — whether a private residence, hotel suite, or landscaped terrace — involves different considerations than sourcing manufactured fixtures. Stone is heavier, more variable, and requires early coordination with structural and plumbing teams.   Our design team works directly with architects and interior designers from concept through installation: reviewing floor plans, confirming load requirements, and matching stone selections to lighting and finishes already specified for the space. Custom dimensions, honed or textured finishes, and integrated drainage are all resolved before carving begins.   We... Read more...
The Art of Carving Natural Stone: Inside Our Atelier
Every Stone Atelier by SKL piece begins as a raw block, selected by hand for its veining, density, and colour. Our master carvers spend weeks — sometimes months — releasing a bathtub, sink, or bench from the stone, working with rather than against its natural character.   Unlike cast or composite alternatives, solid stone carries the imperfections and patterns unique to the quarry it came from. No two pieces are ever identical, and that individuality is central to how we define luxury: not polish for its own sake, but material... Read more...