The Art of Design Issue 46 2020 | Page 80

80 STARON INTRODUCES SEVEN COLOURS TO ITS SURFACE COLLECTION FOR 2020 Designed with modern living in mind, premium solid surface brand, Staron has introduced seven new colours to its collection. Inspired by contemporary design and interiors, the new surfaces offer a refined finish that’s guaranteed to enhance any residential kitchen, bathroom or commercial space. Neutral, yet eye-catching, each new colour from Staron features intricate, considered detail. From the unfinished, industrial look of Supreme Ash Concrete, to the contrasting flecks of Terrazzo Venezia, each new shade combines a stunning appearance with outstanding practical qualities. Opt for the washeffect shades of brown, ash and white in Supreme Concerto for a unique worktop designed to make a statement, or choose Supreme Flux for a bright, yet subtly mottled surface. Pebble Tearose, made from Staron’s most popular sandy stone shades, features a multitude of flecks for a more textured appearance, whilst Sanded Mint and Sanded Iceblue offer a more vibrant choice, perfect for the healthcare sector due to their translucent characteristics. The award-winning, revolutionary surfaces from Staron combine a sophisticated blend of natural minerals and thermosetting acrylic polymers for a structure that’s as durable as it is hygienic. The exceptional qualities offer total flexibility when it comes to design, providing a seamless, curvaceous look if desired. www.staron.com Staron is priced from £350 per m 2 (based on a fabricated kitchen worktop to a basic specification with upstands) NATURAL STONE SURFACES FOR THE BATHROOM FROM LUNDHS REAL STONE Thanks to its natural properties, Lundhs Real Stone is the ideal bathroom surface choice. As a 100% real stone, the unique material is extremely easy to maintain with high water, scratch, UV and stain resistance. The combination of the stunning feldspar crystals and the natural stone background complements bathroom schemes in both contemporary and traditional settings. As visually arresting as it is practical, the 100% Norwegian natural stone has extremely low absorption properties, meaning that it is not affected by the daily wear and tear of a busy bathroom. Whether used as a seamless countertop and integrated basin surface or for a striking countertop basin piece, Lundhs’ natural stone is guaranteed to perform to the highest standard in the bathroom. Stocked by over 120 retailers in the UK and specified by architects and interior designers the world over, Lundhs’ exceptional Larvikite and Anorthosite natural stones promise to deliver on both aesthetically and practically. The largest producer of natural stone in Northern Europe, Lundhs extracts rough blocks of high quality stones from its own quarries in Norway and exports the materials to stone factories around the world. With a portfolio of ten natural stone types, Lundhs works with a select network of distributors around the globe, with each product traceable from quarry to end product. www.lundhsrealstone.com/uk