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Calacatta Viola explained: what this burgundy-veined marble is, how it differs from travertine and Calacatta, where to use it at home and how to care for it.

Gift ideas in natural marble and travertine with brass: bookends, sculptures, desk sets, cigar ashtrays and candle holders for housewarmings, offices and weddings.

Simple ways to style a travertine or marble tray on a bathroom vanity, coffee table, entryway and kitchen counter, plus which size and shape to choose.

A buyer's guide to travertine and marble bathroom accessory sets: which pieces you need, 3 vs 5 vs 7-piece sets, stone types, pumps and care.

How to choose a travertine dining table: the right size for your room and seating, how much it weighs, oval vs round, base styles and how to care for the...

Width, depth, height and clearance — the measurements that decide whether a vanity works in your bathroom, and the ones people forget.

Live edge keeps the tree's natural outline instead of cutting it straight. What that means for how a piece looks, how it is made, and what to expect when it...

Two stones, two very different characters. A practical comparison of travertine and marble vessel sinks on looks, durability, upkeep and cost.

Travertine is porous by nature. Here is how to seal, clean and protect a hand-carved travertine basin so it keeps its colour for decades.