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HAND CARVED NATURAL STONE FIREPLACE SURROUNDS

Add a timeless bespoke fireplace surround that will enhance the ambiance of your home


ABOUT 

English stonemason Mark Whyman is passionate about his craft.


With 30 years in the trade, Mark has the experience and artistic talent to create a stone fireplace to suit your home and decor, from classical designs through to modern contemporary styles.

 

HOW IT WORKS



Initial Inquiry &
Design Concept


Estimate


Final Design Approval
& Quote Confirmation


Carving & 
Manufacture


Installation

DESIGNS

French Touch

Unmistakably French in their styling, these chimney pieces, as seen in the chateaux and manor houses throughout France. Mark can characterise, age and distress the stone, accentuating the timeless appeal of aged stone.
 
Classical fireplace

Traditional craftsmanship is emphasised in the mouldings and geometry of these classical designs, these can be aged as required.
 
 
Contemporary

Typified by the  the use of flowing curves and contrasting straight lines, suited to the most modern of interiors.


Traditionally trained in the stonemasons craft, with a background in restoration of architectural heritage, Mark has the ability to apply his skills to architectural details in stone. Entrance ways, window architraves, arches, water features, wellheads all fall within his scope of works completed.
 
Loggia img home

Create your own outdoors vineyard restaurant look and feel with an outdoor fireplace suited to loggia style living areas
 
Personalised home

Mark can incorporate personal elements such as family crests and coat of arms etc, for that purely individual touch.
 

STONE TYPES

OAMARU
STONE
 

 

Colouration: Crème-Gold

Origin: South Island, New Zealand

OAMARU STONE

Oamaru stone with 'aged' and 'distressed' patina

 
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Aged Oamaru Limestone
 
Aged Patina Oamaru Limestone
Hinuera stone
 

HINUERA STONE

Colouration: Buff - Grey
Origin: Central North  Island, NZ
 
Portuguese Stone
 
Portuguese limestone
 

PORTUGUESE LIMESTONE

Colouration: Off white with light fleck.

A fine grained medium hard limestone.
 

BLUESTONE

Colouration: Dark grey - Anthracite

Hard wearing igneous material suited for hearths and reveal/opening slips, recommended for wood burning fires where marking of the hearth is not desirable.
 
Bluestone Hearth
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EXPERIENCE

the art of hand carved natural stone


You’re welcome to visit the studio in Matakana, Auckland to experience the beauty and elegance of natural stone fireplaces, accompanied by genuine craftsmanship. While you’re here, take some time to enjoy the Matakana Farmers Market as well as the Indie Craft Market.

CONTACT US

(09) 422 6364 (North Auckland)
0274 837 892

89 Ashton Road, RD5, Warkworth 0985

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