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CRL Stone Awarded Best of Houzz 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 by Bethany Frost

Annual award highlights home renovation and design professionals with top ratings and most popular designs among the global Houzz community.

CRL Quartz Cristallo Azure on kitchen island, blue quartz kitchen countertop — CRL Quartz Cristallo Azure

CRL Stone has won a “Best of Houzz” award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals. The leading supplier of high-quality quartz, ceramic and Inalco MDi surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, renovation and design industry professionals.

Best of Houzz awards are given annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Customer Service honours are based on several factors, including a pro’s overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2023

“Best of Houzz 2024” badges appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help the more than 65 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts on Houzz to identify popular and top-rated home professionals for their projects.

“We are proud to have been recognised with the Best of Houzz Award for Customer Service,” commented Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL Europe.
“At CRL Stone, we understand the importance of providing support to our clients, from initial enquiry to delivery and installation of the surface. Our team is always available to assist, as the feedback we regularly receive from customers, including on Houzz, testifies.”

“We are proud to have been recognised with the Best of Houzz Award for Customer Service,” commented Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL Europe.
“At CRL Stone, we understand the importance of providing support to our clients, from initial enquiry to delivery and installation of the surface. Our team is always available to assist, as the feedback we regularly receive from customers, including on Houzz, testifies.”

“The Best of Houzz awards serve as a symbol of trust and validation among homeowners seeking top-notch professionals,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “This year’s winners represent some of the most talented and customer-focused professionals in our industry – many of whom are using Houzz Pro to enhance their services – and we are extremely pleased to give them this recognition”

You can see more of CRL Stone’s work on Houzz here.

About CRL Stone
CRL Stone is a leading supplier of high-quality ceramic, quartz and Inalco MDi surfaces used as kitchen worktops and large format cladding in bathrooms. The surfaces are also used for outdoor living spaces, as interior design features and as specialist flooring. With over 20 years of experience in the stone industry, offers a comprehensive selection of finishes and styles, enabling the latest trends in material and colour to be seamlessly integrated into interior design projects.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home renovation and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and get advice for their projects. Houzz Pro (houzz.co.uk/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals around the world. Houzz is available on the web and as a top-rated mobile app. For more information, visit houzz.co.uk. Houzz is a registered trademark of Houzz Inc. worldwide.

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Introducing the CRL Quartz Cristallo Stone Worktops Collection

Posted on June 8, 2023October 18, 2024 by Jask Creative

Responding to trends in interior design which are leaning more and more towards the use of nature-inspired materials and bold patterning, the new CRL Quartz Cristallo stone worktops collection offers even more opportunity to introduce the latest looks into the home with ease. Featuring 4 new surfaces, this brand new collection has something to suit any interior and style.

Introducing the CRL Quartz Cristallo Stone Worktops Collection

Cristallo Verde

Cristallo Verde is a surface defined by strong colours and strong patterning, bringing a bohemian vibe to the modern interior. An intricate array of organic veins and fine lines make a dramatic impact, perfect for adding instant personality and a strong industrial-inspired presence to spaces large and small.

Cristallo Platino

Reflecting the distinctive look of natural stone, the second of our new stone worktops to join the Cristallo collection is Cristallo Platino which features a robust, industrial style. This simple, classic design features a light grey background accentuated by dramatic dark grey lines and brushstrokes of browns and golds. This surface will work in harmony with an abundance of colours and materials for a look that is wonderfully individual.

Cristallo Azure

Blue is the new black in interior design and Cristallo Azure makes it extremely simple to introduce this stunning colourway into any interior. The striking intensity of the colour is sure to make a stunning visual statement whether used as a kitchen splashback or for a media wall.

Cristallo Gris

For something a little darker, the Cristallo collection also features Cristallo Gris. This beautiful, marble-inspired quartz surface is characterised by a sultry grey base, combined with a stone-effect patterning and subtle copper-like effects that capture the light. Modern yet with a timeless appeal, the rustic look patterning teams perfectly with metallic finishes and organic elements in the contemporary home.

The Cristallo collection provides many functional benefits that make them the ideal surface choice for high traffic areas of the home. Scratch, heat and stain resistant, the surfaces require minimal maintenance and no need for sealing to keep them looking as good as new. All 4 surfaces are available in a polished finish and a 20mm thickness. They are also supplied in a super jumbo format measuring 2010mm x 3470mm allowing for greater consistency in design over large spaces such as kitchen islands, bathroom countertops or feature walls.

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Milano marble effect worktop combines the durability of quartz with the natural beauty of marble

Posted on May 24, 2023October 22, 2024 by Jask Creative

There’s nothing like the marble look for creating the feeling of luxury in a kitchen or bathroom. CRL Quartz Milano is a low maintenance, marble effect worktop that still offers all the aesthetic benefits that make marble such a popular choice for our homes. The veined patterning adds drama and personality to any setting while blending seamlessly with virtually any other material and colour scheme.

Milano features delicate veining on a white background creating a truly dramatic effect. Team this marble effect worktop with nature-inspired materials such as timber for a rustic look or with dark cabinets for a dramatic effect. The strong patterning will bring elegance to proceedings and is sure to make a striking impression whether used as a splashback, as a waterfall end on a kitchen island or even on a feature wall.

Milano is available in a polished finish and can be chosen in a 20mm or 30mm thickness. The stand-out surface is supplied in a large slab format measuring 1600 x 3200 mm, making it ideal for large expanses of space such as kitchen islands.

CRL Quartz Milano is also a highly practical and durable surface that is simple to care for. It is scratch, heat and stain resistant and, unlike natural materials such as marble, the surface never needs to be sealed. Requiring minimum maintenance to keep it looking as good as new, the nonporous surface makes cleaning simple, with soap and water or a mild detergent is all that is needed meaning our Milano marble effect worktop is perfectly suited for even the busiest kitchen or bathroom.

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Introducing 12 new CRL Quartz products

Posted on May 16, 2023August 27, 2024 by Jask Creative

Responding to trends in kitchen and bathroom design which are leaning more and more towards the use of nature-inspired materials, bold patterning and muted, neutral colour palettes, the twelve new CRL Quartz Products offer even more opportunity to introduce the latest looks into the home with ease.

CRL Quartz products - grey bathroom vanity top — CRL Quartz Luna Bianco

Quartz Products Tap Into Luxury Marble Movement

Palermo and Lava Black are two new additions that tap into the luxury marble movement. This move towards flamboyance sees designers and consumers favouring colourful marble, with a myriad of swirls and veining that really draws the eye. While the super honed finish of Stella Gris, Statuario Verde, Luna Bianco and Mercurio show the intricacies of the surfaces off to perfection, bringing nature indoors in the most ambient of ways. Also among the new CRL Quartz styles for 2023 is the Cristallo Collection, responding to the trend for strong colours and patterning in interior design.

These latest additions to the popular CRL Quartz range of surfaces from CRL Stone, all combine aesthetic appeal with superior functionality. The surfaces, whether used for worktops and splashbacks in the kitchen, bathroom countertops or feature walls, can be wiped clean without the need for chemical cleaners. With no requirement for sealing, Water, scratch, stain, impact and heat resistant, they are surfaces that are beautiful to look at and simple to care for.

For more design inspiration why not visit our gallery?

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The CRL Quartz collection 2023 encapsulated in new brochure

Posted on April 24, 2023October 22, 2024 by Jask Creative

With a raft of new additions to come, CRL Stone has introduced a brand-new brochure dedicated to its CRL Quartz collection 2023.

Featuring new season trends and popular best-selling lines, the brochure is packed with inspiration and information, giving retailers the perfect talking point and a handy reference guide when incorporating CRL Quartz surfaces into customer designs.

Across its 120 pages, the full-colour brochure showcases the beauty of the collection, with stunning lifestyle photography that really brings the material to life. Find the perfect style at a glance in the surface overview, before turning to the relevant page for a more detailed look, including product code, size details, plus the finishes and thicknesses available.

Quartz Collection 2023 — CRL Quartz Plaermo

Designed to be simple to navigate and a pleasure to browse, the contents of the brochure are divided into sections relevant to the various collections. With CRL Quartz boasting many features and advantages, these are also detailed to make it easy for retailers to highlight.

Among the new CRL Quartz collection 2023 is the Cristallo Collection, responding to the trend for strong colours and patterning in interior design. The brochure also offers a first glimpse of new surfaces including Lava Black, Milano and Palermo, just three of several additions to the CRL Quartz collection 2023 range to come from CRL Stone.

Visit the website for your digital copy of the new brochure, or call 01706 863 600 to request copies by post.

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CRL Quartz Collection – bold marble designs come home with | CRL Stone

Posted on February 9, 2023October 22, 2024 by Jask Creative

Bold marble designs come home with CRL Quartz

Always on trend, marble-effect surfaces from the CRL Quartz collection add instant personality to the kitchen and bathroom. Now this look has shifted up a gear, with bold patterning stealing the limelight.

Introducing the CRL Quartz Collection

The ultimate home upgrade, Palermo and Lava Black are two new additions to the quartz collection from CRL Stone that tap into this luxury movement. This move towards flamboyance sees designers and consumers favouring colourful, bold marble designs, with a myriad of swirls and veining that really draws the eye. Team this look with flashy brassware in fashionable metallic finishes for a classy kitchen design that never dates.

This look has enabled marble-inspired surfaces like Palermo and Lava Black to extend beyond kitchen worktops too. Extremely hardwearing and ideally suited to the kitchen due to its stain, scratch and heat resistant, the CRL Quartz collection is also the perfect choice for splashbacks and even entire feature walls. There’s never been a better time to go back with bold marble designs in the home, with the latest CRL Quartz styles helping you do so in style.

Distinctively different but wonderfully aligned, Palermo and Lava Black are hard-working and visually striking surfaces that turn the kitchen worktop, bathroom countertop or wall surface into a work of art.

Palermo sees a crisp white background used as a blank canvas to the stunning bold marble-like veining that runs throughout to add character and huge personality to the kitchen or bathroom. With bookmatch options also possible, there is plenty of opportunity to create an entire marble-inspired look on a kitchen island fully adorned with Palermo.

On the other side of the colour spectrum, yet equally as striking, sits Lava Black. Sleek and sophisticated, this CRL Quartz surfaces is just as extravagant as Palermo. Adding drama to the kitchen or bathroom, Lava Black is calling out for the use of contrasting colours to really make the look pop.

Style aside, these new quartz surfaces offer practical advantages in abundance too. CRL Quartz is an ideal material for use in any setting, including kitchens and bathrooms. Highly resistant to knocks and impacts, it is water, heat, scratch and stain resistant, and no extra care or special products are needed to clean it.

Stains can be removed with water or mild cleaning products and, because it is a non-porous surface, the build-up of bacteria or mould is prevented, making it hygienic and easy to maintain. The most difficult task will be choosing which look to opt for in your home.

For more design inspiration from the CRL Quartz Collection why not visit our gallery?

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Meteora Gris is Best Bathroom Surface in Livingetc Style Awards 2022

Posted on August 2, 2022November 16, 2023 by Jask Creative

The natural beauty and superior durability of Meteora Gris from CRL Stone has been recognised with a top design award, as the surface wins the prize for Best Bathroom Surface at the Livingetc Style Awards 2022.

Picked up by the judges out of the hundreds of entries received, Meteora Gris is recognised as being among the best in modern design. Awards judge and Livingetc Editorial Director Sarah Spiteri comments: “It’s a great material, with a beautiful textured finish and it’s also cost-effective over large surfaces.”

Meteora Gris is an MDI surface, exclusively produced for CRL Stone by Inalco. For seamless, minimal styling with no grout lines in the bathroom at just 6mm thick, it is the perfect wall cladding solution, creating a spa-like shower area.

The textured finish of the material enhances its natural beauty, adding to the feeling of wellness in the bathroom, while the distinctive stone-effect patterning in on-trend grey, combines harmoniously with a myriad of colours and materials, acting as a blank canvas in the modern home.

Meteora Gris has practical appeal too, with the non-porous, scratch and stain resistant material supplied in a slab format to make installation straightforward, even over large areas.

See all the winners here.

For more information contact CRL Stone.

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New colours a highlight of updated brochure

Posted on June 22, 2021December 15, 2023 by Jask Creative

CRL Stone has introduced a new brochure dedicated to its CRL Quartz surfaces, encompassing the full range including three brand new colours.

As sleek and sophisticated as the surfaces themselves, the new brochure runs to 92 pages, with stunning real-life photography aiming to inspire consumers and full product specification details to give retailers all the information they need at a glance.

This is an easy-to-use guide, that encourages consumers to browse at their leisure.

Particular highlights of the updated brochure are the three new colours now available, Vesuvius, Staccato and Urban Grey. Tapping into the latest trends for nature-inspired materials and dulcet, muted tones in the kitchen and bathroom, these three new shades complement the existing CRL Quartz brilliantly, with all the benefits that the surface offers combining with beautiful good looks.

Alongside full product descriptions and photography of each surface, the brochure also includes a comprehensive list of features and benefits of the material, plus care instructions, enabling consumers to instantly see why choosing CRL Quartz for their kitchen or bathroom project is a good investment.

For copies of the new brochure click here, or call CRL Stone on 01706 863 600.

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New styles and thicknesses star in latest Ceralsio brochure

Posted on June 18, 2021November 22, 2023 by Jask Creative

With a whole host of new styles and thicknesses added to its Ceralsio ceramic surfaces range for 2021, CRL Stone has introduced a new brochure to support the launch.

Now available in three thicknesses – 6mm, 12mm and 20mm – Ceralsio is ideal for flooring and wall cladding as well as kitchen worktops and bathroom countertops. The new brochure encompasses the complete collection, with 168 pages of inspiration and information.

The biggest brochure for the brand yet reflects the growing popularity of ceramic for use in interior design, with Ceralsio being a beautiful, hard-wearing and versatile range that meets the demands of modern living.

Each of the new colours included in the range have been introduced in response to trends in kitchen and bathroom design, from the sheer simplicity of Croma Grey, Black and White which encourages colour blocking, to the marble-inspired opulence of new surfaces including Montblanc White and Storm Gris.

While the many features and benefits of Ceralsio are clearly explained in the new brochure, it is the surfaces themselves that are the real stars, with beautiful full-colour photography used throughout to bring each style to life on the page. Consumers can browse the full collection before making their final selection, while for retailers order numbers and specification details are all included to make the sales process as smooth as possible.

For a copy of the new brochure click here, or call CRL Stone on 01706 863 600.

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New quartz worktop colours offer even more choice for your kitchen or bathroom

Posted on June 8, 2021October 18, 2024 by Jask Creative

When you are choosing a new kitchen quartz worktop or bathroom countertop, it is important that the surface chosen is versatile. It’s a highly visible fixture so it needs to work in harmony with other materials and colours in the room. CRL Quartz surfaces can be introduced seamlessly into any style of home, whether classic or contemporary and now with the introduction of three new colours there is even more choice, adding to the versatility of this material.

Responding to trends in kitchen and bathroom design which are leaning more and more towards the use of nature-inspired materials, bold patterning and muted, neutral colour palettes, the three new CRL Quartz worktop surfaces offer even more opportunity to introduce the latest looks into the home with ease.

Inspired by classic marble and with a natural feel that helps bring the outdoors in all year round, Vesuvius combines with virtually any other material and colourway. Its distinctive pattern will make the surface into an instant focal point wherever and however it is used. Strong and vibrant, yet subtle enough to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, Vesuvius is an elegant mix of classic and modern.

CRL Quartz Worktop Staccato Black Kitchen Island, — CRL Quartz Staccato

For something a little darker, the CRL Quartz worktop range also now features Staccato. Darker tones in kitchen design are particularly prominent in 2021 and this surface makes introducing the look a real joy. Staccato offers all the beauty of marble in a highly practical quartz. Its white veining running throughout is a brilliant contrast to the darker background and makes a really striking impression. This surface would work particularly well over large spaces like island units or splashbacks.

The third new surface to join the CRL Quartz worktop range is Urban Grey. While its name might suggest this is a material best suited to contemporary interiors, this is a quartz that will be quite at home in traditional settings too. The trend for shades of grey in the kitchen and the bathroom has been going strong for some time now and shows no signs of abating. This popular colourway combines effortlessly with virtually any other colour and offers something of a blank canvas for inputting your own personality and creativity. Urban Grey has a subtle fleck running throughout the surface for a modern twist on a design classic.

Each of the three new quartz worktop surfaces are excellent partners for some of the hottest trends in kitchen design, including the use of materials such as wood and metal for an industrial-inspired look.

CRL Quartz is not only highly practical for rooms like the kitchen, it is also undeniably striking whichever style is chosen. This makes it the perfect choice for use on kitchen islands, splashbacks and worktops in more general areas. The visual advantages of this material are not outweighed by the practical benefits, with quartz being an incredibly hard-wearing, durable and easy to clean surface, resistant to scratches, stains and water making it the perfect choice for areas of the home such as the kitchen and bathroom.

Why not order samples of the new CRL Quartz worktop colours and see for yourself how beautiful they really are?

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New thicknesses and finishes to make the home right on trend with Ceralsio and Inalco MDi

Posted on April 15, 2021November 22, 2023 by Jask Creative

To create your ideal kitchen or bathroom it’s important to have plenty of choice in terms of materials and styles. With Ceralsio ceramic surfaces now available in a greater variety of thicknesses, plus several new finishes, it’s time to get really creative with your interior design.

Slim profiles on worktops give a kitchen or bathroom a contemporary edge, making these latest thicknesses right on trend. Available in a 6mm thickness which is ideal for flooring and wall cladding, Ceralsio can be used in a variety of different ways around the home. Make an eye-catching splashback to match or contrast with the worktop or countertop, or ensure your kitchen and bathroom flooring is easy to clean and highly durable, the options are plenty.

Alternatively, Ceralsio can also be chosen in 12mm and 20mm thicknesses, which are ideal for high-traffic areas of the home where durability is a must. As well as being scratch and stain resistant, Ceralsio will also not fade from UV rays, so it can be used for outdoors as well as internally. This makes it perfect for surfaces that cross over between the two in the on-trend indoor outdoor kitchen, ready for those summer barbecues at home come rain or shine!

The range of styles of Ceralsio are just as diverse, with new finishes tapping into the latest trends to make it simple to embrace the hottest looks in your home. From marble-effect patterning that creates a luxurious, high-end impression that is so easy to look after, to dark and sophisticated ceramic shades that combine brilliantly with trending materials such as metal, wood and glass for an industrial-inspired space, there is something to suit all tastes.

Why not order a sample or two and get to know the latest finishes from Ceralsio?

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New showroom opens in kitchen and bathroom design capital

Posted on October 20, 2020November 2, 2023 by Jask Creative

London’s Wigmore Street is the location of an exciting new CRL Stone showroom, showcasing the latest Ceralsio Ceramic and CRL Quartz surfaces in all their glory.

The Capital’s place to be for all things home interiors, the CRL Stone showroom is situated within Halcyon Interiors, making it easy for interior designers and consumers to select their preferred Ceralsio or CRL Quartz worktop as part of their new kitchen design.

With the latest styles on show in slab-format, customers can browse the surfaces and take in the beauty and durability of the material in a way that is difficult to fully appreciate online or with samples.

“Wigmore Street is an excellent location for the CRL Stone showroom, giving interior designers, architects and consumers in London and the surrounding areas an opportunity to see the latest Ceralsio and CRL Quartz surfaces in real life,” explains CRL Europe Managing Director Simon Boocock.

“With the business based in the north west of the country, we haven’t had a dedicated space outside of our Northern showroom until now, so this is a very exciting moment for us.”

With over 20 years’ experience in the stone industry, CRL Stone offers a large range of colours and finishes of ceramic and quartz surfaces that combine high durability and style for the ultimate surface solution for kitchens and bathrooms.

The new CRL Stone showroom is located at Halcyon Interiors, 120 Wigmore Street, London. Call to make an appointment on 01706 863 600.

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