Pool Landscaping Trends & Accessories
September 23, 2020
With pool season almost upon us, this month we dive into our most popular poolside products and latest trends to help you build the best backyard oasis.
Landscape Calligraphy - Seaforth
September 22, 2020
This week we heard from Dan Ryan from Landscape Calligraphy on Sydney’s Northern Beaches about a recently completed residential project at Seaforth featuring Sareen Stone’s popular Manhattan Alfresco Limestone.
Modern Italian with Perrie Designs
July 21, 2020
A recent renovation on a home in Sydney’s Middle Cove took inspiration from the sleek and elegant simplicity of modern Italian design. Perrie Henderson of Perrie Designs was engaged to specify all finishes, functional joinery design and colour palette for the home.
Understanding Stone: 7 Reasons to Choose Large Format Tiles
March 9, 2020
Image of Tavira Alfresco Limestone, Project by Gardner Design
The latest trend in floor tiles is undoubtedly larger format offering many benefits for residential and commercial projects alike. Sareen Stone’s range of larger format tiles has expanded to include limestone, travertine, granite and sandstone in a variety of finishes, tones, and sizes. Whether your project is for indoors or outoors, or needs to flow seamlessly from indoors to out, our exciting range of larger format tiles will offer a solution.
Looking forward, looking back.
December 9, 2019
What a year! As we say goodbye to 2019 and wish you the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmases we just wanted to let you see what is new for 2020!
March 26, 2019
Natural stone continues to evolve offering the industry new technology, new finishes and new products and this was evident at the Xiamen Stone Fair in China earlier this month. With exhibitors from across the globe, there was much to see and take on board.
February 22, 2019
Project: Beecraft; Photo: Maree Homer
The outdoor room has come of age and with this new status greater demand for well designed, high spec outdoor spaces has been on the up. In response to this demand, Sareen Stone’s Alfresco range of natural stone has grown to include 6 products across the granite, limestone and sandstone ranges.
Understanding Stone: 2. Alfresco tiles, pavers & treads
April 10, 2018
Sareen Stone’s range of Alfresco outdoor tiles, pavers and step treads takes life outside. As the name suggests, it epitomizes everything that is the outdoors.
Trend alert: Beige on beige for 2018
March 29, 2018
Beige and neutrals are no longer relegated to ‘wallflower’ status but are preparing for their time in the sun if this trend prediction is realised.
PANTONE Colour of the Year 2018
February 6, 2018
This year we welcome the new PANTONE Colour of the Year, 18-3838 Ultra Violet into our realm of colour for all things design with the expectation it will trend throughout 2018 and beyond.
November 14, 2017
Tavira Alfresco Limestone, as the name suggests, is Sareen Stone’s newest limestone for outdoors. With neutral tones, reminiscent of the sandy shoreline, Tavira Alfresco Limestone will complement your choice of colour in outdoor furniture, soft furnishings and accessories.
Integrated Skimmer Lids for Safety and Style
November 1, 2017
Sareen Stone supplies integrated skimmer lid kits to complement your pool tiles and pool coping, allowing you to achieve a seamless and flush pool surround, minus that unsightly plastic skimmer lid.
Sareen Stone Goes to Marmomac 2017
October 11, 2017
The stone industry comes together each year at Marmomac, Verona, Italy to discover new directions in the fabrication of natural stone and to discover new and innovative ways it can now be used in design and construction.
New Manhattan Limestone Arrives this Week
September 28, 2017
Sareen Stone’s new Manhattan Limestone is a little like a martini with lemon, it comes with a twist!
June 28, 2017
Salt water pools are the pool of choice in Australia. When it comes to protecting your pool, natural stone pool coping and surrounds such as sandstone, granite, limestone or travertine are both beautiful and functional. However, care needs to be taken for your stone pool surrounds of a saltwater pool as stone is porous and salt is a corrosive agent that can be particularly damaging if it penetrates the stone.
End of Summer Sale Starts Now!
March 27, 2017
Sareen Stone is saying goodbye summer with their “End of Summer Sale” starting today for 2 weeks. There are amazing savings on a large selection of stock for inside and out. Save 20 - 80% on selected pavers, tiles and more. We need to make way for a large shipment of new stock arriving in May.
Take Five of our Favourite Rooms
February 13, 2017
Image credit: Meadowbank Homes
We have featured many beautiful rooms within our Blog over the years. This week we visit 5 of our favourite rooms and hope they offer inspiration for you in 2017.
Commercial Projects Part 4: Corporate and Clubs
November 28, 2016
Image credit: Bankstown Sports
While natural stone makes a practical choice for high traffic areas, it is its classic good looks that add to the attractiveness of a building. It makes for an impressive backdrop when used in commercial design.
Commercial Projects Part 1: Retail
November 7, 2016
For true character and a warm welcome, just add natural stone. With the growth of online shopfronts, bricks and mortar stores are under increasing pressure to offer customers so much more than a basic shopping experience. Retail stores need to provide an inviting welcome; succeed in exciting the senses; offer a beautiful and tactile environment and ensure the experience entices the customer to enter through their front doors again and again!
Marmomacc Exhibition 2016, Verona Italy
October 31, 2016
When you consider the numbers from this international exhibition – 1650 companies from 53 countries and 67,000 specialist operators visiting from 146 countries, Marmomacc has every right to boast to be “…the centre of global trade in the natural stone sector.”
Customised Natural Stone: Transform the everyday to brilliant
October 10, 2016
In addition to Sareen Stone’s extensive range of stocked materials we also offer a customised design and sourcing service. Unique, individually cut pieces of natural stone, in various sizes and finishes, to cater for your client’s specific design needs. Natural stone in a specific finish or a customised size such as larger format tiles, to transform the everyday into a brilliant space.
September 19, 2016
Now that we’ve turned the corner into Spring here in Australia for most that means planning to spend much more time outdoors. In fact, outdoor rooms are the new must have! Think outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace and of course the outdoor lounge & dining area. Ultimately this translates to a well-designed and beautifully finished outdoor space is a must have whether you’re building, renovating or simply updating! From stately and regal to casual and informal, whatever your design aspirations are for your outdoors, natural stone can help you achieve the look you’re after.
Designing the Great Outdoor Escape
August 22, 2016
This week on the Blog we chat to Justin Dibble, Director and Principal Designer at Fluid Design. Fluid Design specialises in landscape and swimming pool design for residential projects. We asked Justin about his work in general and more specifically about one of Fluid Design’s latest projects in Beecroft.
Isernia Limestone – Quality & luxury is now very affordable
March 14, 2016
Our Isernia sits at the top of the tree when it comes to limestone. This quality stone is timeless & extremely versatile. Isernia Limestone is an exquisite Italian stone that offers a beautiful neutral toning to complement any contemporary interior. It can be used as either a wall or floor tile.
Our lovely Lavarosa Limestone has just returned
November 2, 2015
We are not the only ones who are fond of our Lavarosa Limestone. A couple of months ago we received a shipment of this beautiful stone and as soon as it hit the warehouse it literally walked out the door. We’re talking out the door in a couple of days. For those who missed it last time we wanted to give you the heads up that more has just arrived.
September 28, 2015
A brand new shipment of stone from around the globe has just arrived in our warehouse. We invite you to view the samples in our showroom – contact us on (02) 9666 9222 or email [email protected] to make an appointment with one or our knowledgeable Staff or to order your samples of our latest arrivals.
Great Expectations – Will Your Bathroom Deliver?
September 14, 2015
A bathroom needs to be many things including a place to relax; a place that is hygienic; a place to indulge in a little ‘me’ time. It also needs to be functional, beautiful and personal.
Crema Vialle Tumbled Limestone – Add a touch of resort style luxury
September 2, 2015
Our Crema Vialle Tumbled Limestone is one of our most popular choices when the priority is a touch of luxury with subtle variation in colour.
Lavarosa Limestone – stand out from the Travertine crowd
July 7, 2015
At Sareen Stone it would be an understatement to say we are just a little excited to announce our new Lavarosa Limestone Alfresco will be arriving shortly to our warehouse. Not only will it be a stunning addition to any outdoor area, it will make sure you stand out from the Travertine crowd.