Each year Diespeker highlights the Pantone colour of the year and which of our materials it will work well with. Chosen by the Pantone Color Institute, the colour is deemed to “express a global mood and an attitude, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue”.
Which natural stone or terrazzo would you choose for Mocha Mousse? Read More »
During 2024 terrazzo continued to develop as one of the most versatile and sought-after materials in interior design. Designers have been pushing boundaries with their requests for bold colours, sustainable techniques, and innovative applications. Here’s a look at the top terrazzo trends we’ve seen over the year, commissioned by architects, designers, and homeowners. Bold colour combinations There are plenty of options for neutral, understated terrazzo – and plenty of applications
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When you’re starting a new project, selecting the right material can significantly impact the outcome, both aesthetically and functionally. Two popular choices for premium stone finishes are terrazzo and marble, but how do you decide which one is right for your project. Here we look at the strengths and weaknesses of each material to help you choose. What is terrazzo? Terrazzo is a composite material made by embedding marble chippings
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As a major UK stockist of natural stone and terrazzo at our South London premises, we have plenty of space to take delivery of slabs and blocks as they become available. Our latest shipment includes some interesting marble that brings our range of green marble to eight. Green is always a popular choice for homes and commercial projects; it has a strong association with nature and is said to be
Adding to our marble stocks – with plenty of green! Read More »
Student accommodation has changed dramatically in recent years. From utilitarian blocks of rooms with little or no character to stunning living areas with spacious ensuites, welcoming shared spaces, and state of the art gyms. Scape Group is one of the largest providers of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK and Australia. Founded in 2012 on the idea that students deserve better. The rooms are sensitively designed to provide top quality
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If you’re thinking about using terrazzo for flooring, you have two main options: poured and tiled. Which one you choose depends on a number of factors. Aesthetics One of the major draws of a poured floor is its aesthetic quality. A beautiful seamless terrazzo floor surface is a really attractive proposition for both residential and commercial projects; a superb, smooth surface with an unbroken design. It’s also ideal to use
Which is better for my project, poured terrazzo or terrazzo tiles? Read More »
Dulux has announced its new Colour of the Year, and this time it’s a really bright yellow. Dulux hopes ‘True Joy’ will inspire people to leap out of their comfort zones. The idea behind the colour is reflecting what Dulux has pinpointed as behavioural trends for 2025: “This year, there’s a growing sense across the world that life must be better elsewhere. In times like these, there’s a desire to
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Despite the summer being something of a damp squib weather-wise, it certainly wasn’t a downer workwise for the Diespeker team. August is traditionally a quieter month for us as many commercial clients take annual leave with their families, and fewer people start renovation or refurbishment projects in their homes. So this August was quite a turn up for the books. In fact, the team completed a record-breaking 250+ projects over
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In many cities and towns around the world you’ll find terrazzo used outside. Just look down! Terrazzo has been used through the centuries as an outside flooring option for concourses, terraces, patios, squares, in residential properties, cities and towns, and for commercial exteriors. These examples of terrazzo highlight the longevity and durability of the material. Just think of Venice, Rome and Florence, where you’ll find yourself walking on terrazzo that
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Ordering a beautiful new stone kitchen worktop from Diespeker, as well as the templating, cutting, grinding and polishing, part of the process is to let us know what edging you would like. For any stone worktop we include a pencil or bevelled round edge as part of the standard manufacture. For many people, these styles are absolutely fine. They are contemporary and provide a stylish finish for any kitchen. However,
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