Landscape & Urban Design Issue 14 2015 | Page 36

strata stones – CreatinG beautiful landsCapes naturally From formal to informal, traditional to contemporary, Strata Stones’ extensive range of high quality natural stone landscaping products can be used to create majestic yet functional commercial and domestic schemes. Indeed such is the diversity of Strata Stones’ product offering - available in modular units or supplied to bespoke design requirements – it is possible to combine uniform shapes and lines with more random materials as a means of bringing designs to life. Taking in a number of ultimate and high quality sandstone, limestone and slate paving collections, Strata Stones has the capability to provide an unrivalled product offering that can be used to breathtaking, yet practical effect. Showcasing alongside the company’s sumptuous and stylish Elegance sandstone collection is Strata Stones’ new, three colour range of Sorrento tumbled paving in calibrated sandstone and limestone, not to mention the Salerno collection that comes in four colours, which alongside a calibrated surface also features sawn edges. This feature alone means that slabs can be laid with a minimum gab in the jointing to give a contemporary ambience, whilst retaining the traditional characteristics of natural stone paving. The outstanding popularity of Elegance, however, emanates from a palette of seven colours that also features sawn edges and surface to deliver a contemporary ambience. Elegance also works in harmony with the Planked that is widely adopted where space is at a premium and a lengthening or widening effect needs to be achieved. Four further sandstone collections take in Venetian, a slip-resistant, textured paving with a lightly sandblasted surface that is available in five colours; Parish delivers a time worn look, resembling that of reclaimed York stone paving and which complements any period setting; the Kendal Collection, a product range available in 15 -25mm thickness, making it perfectly suited to large areas or patios where depth is at a premium, and Whitchurch, a traditional paving collection that comes in a choice of nine colours, ranging from buffs, yellows and browns to light, silver and dark greys. Whitchurch is also available in three beautiful shades of limestone and is supplied with a riven finish and hand cut edges. Completing Strata Stones’ collection portfolio is a lightly riven slate paving offering that can be supplied in rustic, olive black or jade to deliver a modern and thrilling outdoor look. Serving t o create the perfect focal point within any hard landscaping design, Strata Stones has developed four circle sets – Sovereign, Elegance, Classic, and Celtic Cross & Sidus. For those looking for an authentic alternative to concrete block paving, Strata Stones’ natural stone block paving or granite and sandstone setts are a must. Completing the picture is a striking range of landscaping accessories from Strata Stones that takes in water features, stepping stones, coping, edgings, steps, planters and walling. For further information relating to Strata Stones’ landscaping and paving products, please telephone 0845 5678 700; email: [email protected], or visit: www.stratastones.co.uk.