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Terrazzo table tops for gorgeous refurb in Devon

Hotel du Vin in Exeter recently underwent a ground floor refurbishment that included its Bistro. Bistro du Vin serves classical French dishes with a twist, combining contemporary and traditional. Diespeker was commissioned by Room Contracts to supply 23 table tops in our TE113 resin terrazzo. TE113 offers an eclectic mix of brown, green, orange, pink and terracotta chippings, all set into a classic white background, itself mixing a modern look […]

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Fresh in for 2024 is the new Pantone colour, Peach Fuzz

What do we think of when we think of peach? Bellinis, naturally – too many of those can make you very fuzzy! Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, said: “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful

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stem4’s Dr Nihara Krause receives her MBE from the Princess Royal

Last summer, we were proud to announce that the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Diespeker’s long-term charity partner stem4, Dr Nihara Krause was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to the mental health of young people. On Wednesday January 24, Dr Krause went to Windsor Castle where the Investiture was held. With the King due to be treated in hospital, and the Prince and

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Hard job but someone’s got to do it!

We feel compelled to share MD John Krause’s most recent marathon success, 4,800 miles away from home, south of Cuba, north west of Jamaica – where the temperature is currently a balmy 30°C. John took part in the Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon which is always run on the first Sunday in December every year. We’re delighted to report that John won in his category, the 60 and over male group.

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Belfast City Hall Mosaic Floors – by Diespeker!

We were recently approached by a researcher from Belfast City Hall who was interested in finding out about our connection, as ‘Diespeker Ltd, London’ was listed in the Belfast City Hall Monograph (published 1906) as being the contractors for the mosaic paving. We were pleased to help out with some information, and, as a result, the following article has recently been published in the City Matters magazine which is distributed

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Diespeker’s unique take on the Shard!

If you know Diespeker at all, you’ll know we love experimenting with the wonderful materials we work with. We’re also keen to expand the range, looking for ever more interesting and unusual surfaces to stock. In 2021 we introduced a stunning material created from semi-precious Khel stone, which is a type of agate. These extravagant surfaces are used in luxury projects, seen in ostentatious hotels, flamboyant restaurants and grandiose residences

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Reflections on terrazzo and natural stone in Venice

Marble in Venice Marble quarried from surrounding regions is much in evidence, finding a natural home in the many opulent palaces, grand churches and historic structures. There’s a diverse variety of marble on view everywhere in Venice. The city’s architects used different marbles to create different characteristics and visual appeal. For example, Carrara marble, known for its brilliant white hue and fine grain, was a favourite choice for sculptors and

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Art Deco bespoke terrazzo flooring retained in restaurant revamp

Back in 2019, Diespeker created a simply stunning terrazzo floor for restaurant Folie in London’s Golden Square. The geometric terrazzo design by Studio KO combined funky Art Deco with a touch of 1970s glam. Central to the overall restaurant design, the geometrically shaped sections of terrazzo in ochre, green, pink, navy blue and black separated with brass inlays evoked the essence of the French Riviera. The five colours and shapes

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Disused phone boxes given new lease of life by teenage mental health charity stem4

For those of a certain age, the iconic red phone box takes us back to the days when mobiles were just a distant dream. Phone boxes were introduced in the UK 1921, and the more familiar design came into being in 1926, conceptualised by architect Giles Gilbert Scott. There have been many more versions of phone boxes (or kiosks) over the decades, but they have always included some form of

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New versatile neutral terrazzo joins the our range

Introducing TE147 and 147B At Diespeker we really do like to mix it up when it comes to our impressive range of terrazzo designs. From standards like our ever-popular TE007 to funky, in your face designs such as TE107, we try to offer something to suit all tastes. So we’re delighted to now be offering an ‘inbetweener’. TE147 is an attractive terrazzo that offers a neutral profile but still has

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