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.
- 01
Pool decks (travertine, honed quartzite)
- 02
Floors that benefit from warmth underfoot (limestone)
- 03
Statement walls (onyx with backlighting)
- 04
Outdoor pavers (slate, basalt)
From 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.
Compare materials
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.