Material
Natural Stone
Limestone, travertine, quartzite — earth's own materials.
Beyond marble, the natural-stone family covers limestone, travertine, quartzite, slate, and onyx — each with distinct character and best-use cases. We source quarry-direct where possible, and select pieces for character and color consistency.
Best for
When natural stone earns its place.
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Pool decks (travertine, honed quartzite)
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Floors that benefit from warmth underfoot (limestone)
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Statement walls (onyx with backlighting)
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Outdoor pavers (slate, basalt)
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Take-Home SamplesFrom the catalog
Natural Stone pieces, by appointment.
We carry curated natural stonepieces that aren’t all online yet. Visit our Lomita studio or reach out and we’ll prepare a selection for your project.
Common questions
Working with natural stone.
- Which natural stone is best for a pool deck?
- Travertine — particularly French-pattern travertine pavers — stays cool underfoot, has good slip resistance when honed, and weathers gracefully in the California sun.
- How is quartzite different from marble?
- Quartzite is harder (Mohs 7 vs marble's 3) and significantly more etch-resistant. Visually some quartzites mimic marble while performing closer to granite.
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Other materials in our catalog
Porcelain
Engineered density, virtually any pattern, indoors or out.
Ceramic
Handmade-feel surfaces with depth, craft, and color.
Marble
Quarried stone, polished or honed, no two pieces alike.
Zellige
Hand-pressed Moroccan terracotta with glaze that pools and pools.
Terracotta
Sun-baked clay, warm underfoot, ages like nothing else.
Glass Mosaic
Light-catching small format, slip-resistant in the wet.
Metal
Brushed brass, oxidized copper, blackened steel — accents only.