Apr 13, 2026 | News
Many people say you have to use the same materials throughout a home for cohesion, but designers Marianne Michael and Vanessa Alphonse at AlphaMade don’t agree. This home, which uses a total of nine different natural stones together beautifully, is a great example.
Mar 30, 2026 | News
Project Yowie in Caringbah in Sydney’s south reimagines the familiar language of the suburban home through a lens of generosity, tactility and refinement. Designed by Kesha Bull for a young family, the house was conceived as a sanctuary that could expand and contract with the rhythms of daily life. Within this material-led approach, natural stone…
Feb 6, 2026 | News
Quartzites, especially Taj Mahal, have been extremely popular and still are, but Nathan Karpenko, director of Cav’Art Designer Stone, says the appetite for Dolomite natural stones is really picking up and providing customers with something a little different. And while they’re not quite as hard as a Quartzite or Granite, they’re known to be more durable than…
Nov 6, 2025 | News
Designed for a couple with two adult daughters, the brief for Residence SS called for an elegant, sophisticated home that prioritised spaces for entertaining and gathering with family. “The clients’ goal was always to have a timeless house with a minimalist feel, yet to also keep it warm and inviting,” says interior designer Pamela Kamenitsas,…
Sep 9, 2025 | News
There is something about the beauty of natural stone and all its variations which evokes an emotional reaction. I’ve always known this but never did I feel it more than when I visited Cav’Art Designer Stone’s Sydney showroom last week. Surrounded by marble, quartzite, travertine, granite and more, from the most subtle (and no less…
Jun 6, 2025 | News
When you see as many design projects as we do, you start to notice new trends, and when it comes to the natural stone that people are currently picking for their homes, Quartzite, with an impressive durability to match its beautiful look, has never been more popular. And while Taj Mahal is definitely having a moment, you’d…
Apr 22, 2025 | News
If there’s one room people used to be wary of using natural stone, it’s the bathroom. But times have changed and with the right advice and guidance, homeowners and interior designers are increasingly specifying marble, limestone and quartzite as the hero in luxurious, hotel-like sanctuaries. Here, we look at four projects where stone is the star of…
Apr 14, 2025 | News
Located in the Sydney beachside suburb of Coogee, this family home by Kate Lawrence Interiors balances warmth and texture with a refined, modern coastal aesthetic. Designed for a couple with three young children, the home was envisioned as a calming yet tactile space, where natural materials and layered textures create both visual interest and a…
Mar 24, 2025 | News
Since opening in 2021, CAV’ART Designer Stone has earned a reputation for a diverse range of premium stones, personalised service and a deep understanding of the design community’s needs. “We’re not just here to sell stone,” says CAV’ART owner and managing director Nathan Karpenko. “We want to guide clients through the process so they’re confident in their selections and…
Feb 11, 2025 | News
Founded three years ago by Nathan Karpenko, CAV’ART Designer Stone has grown from a passionate startup into a leading name in the industry. “After working in the stone industry with one of the largest suppliers of natural stone since 2003, we wanted to create a more personalised and service-driven stone business,” says Karpenko of the decision to…
