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Unveiling the Natural Elegance of Rudi’s Choice

In the quest for a connection to the earth’s inherent beauty, homeowners are turning to natural elements to infuse warmth and character into their homes. Amidst the myriad of choices available, Rudi’s Choice is the epitome of embracing this planet’s bounty, integrating the outdoors with the indoors in a harmonious space of textures and hues.

Light it Up

For those seeking to kindle a flame of authenticity within their living spaces, Rudi’s Choice Zimbabwe Granite is perfect for your indoor fireplace. With its rich, earthy tones and intricate grain patterns, this natural stone makes the fireplace a focal point that embodies charm.

The enduring allure of this fire-resistant stone captures the essence of nature’s artistry, creating an inviting ambiance that transcends the ordinary. The integrated vents above the TV allow for a seamless family-centric design that bring the fireplace and TV into one space.

Rudi’s Choice Zimbabwe Granite is the closest to a pure black, natural stone surface. Although engineered quartz surfaces can create this look, Zimbabwe Granite is all-natural and 100% African surface material.

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Rudi’s Choice Zimbabwe Granite is the closest you will get to a pure black, natural stone surface.

Embrace the Outdoors

Step outside with Rudi’s Choice Rain Forest Green Marble, a stunning choice for creating an awe-inspiring feature wall by the pool. The vibrant colours and swirling patterns of Rain Forest Green Marble evoke the lush depths of a tropical rainforest, bringing an enchanting touch to your oasis.

Rainforest Green is a rich marble with incredible depth in its makeup. Layers of emerald, moss, stone, turquoise, merlot, and powder shoot across each slab in a flurry of lines and interconnections.

The poolside feature wall becomes a canvas, merging with the natural surroundings to create a visual masterpiece that invites beauty into your exterior living. Can you believe that this is a water feature as well? The water runs down the wall for a calming effect. Also, the stone has been fluted before being cladded to the wall – super innovative!

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Rudi’s Choice Rain Forest Green Marble is a rich and complex marble that carries incredible depth in its makeup.

Indoor Entertaining

Indulge your senses with the grandeur of Rudi’s Choice Silver Paradiso Leather, a unique selection that redefines the concept of an indoor braai and wine cooler wall feature. The leathered finish of Silver Paradiso adds a tactile element, welcoming you to experience the texture of the stone. The mirroring of this material in both areas creates a sensory symphony that takes your entertaining space to the next level. The monochrome palette lends itself to various aesthetics but shines in ultra-modern spaces like this one.

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Rudi’s Choice Silver Paradiso Leather’s bold style has a contemporary feel with a dark grey background – and handsome white patterning swirled throughout.

Make Natural Stone Your #1 Choice

Turning to nature for your home – exterior and interior – is not merely a design choice; it is a conscious decision to embrace the authenticity of natural elements. Rudi’s Choice infuses your living spaces with a touch of the wild and an everlasting connection to the earth’s beauty.

From the indoor fireplace adorned with Zimbabwe Granite to the outdoor feature wall kissed by Rain Forest Green Marble, and the indoor braai and wine cooler wall feature wrapped in the luxurious feeling of Silver Paradiso Leather – each selection is a testament to the enduring appeal of those natural wonders. Elevate your home with Rudi’s Choice and embark on a journey where living boundaries blur, creating a space that resonates with the authentic charm of the natural world.

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Unveiling the Natural Elegance of Rudi’s Choiceadmin2024-03-27T14:44:24+02:00

The History of Onyx

Onyx is a beautiful natural stone with a long history of use for decorative sculptures, jewellery, as well as striking architectural features. Onyx also carries an air of mystique from the many superstitions and beliefs around this semi-precious stone. Today, onyx is a popular choice for interior design – celebrated for its beauty and detail. With its endless array of colours and translucent quality that lends itself to many projects and uses, onyx is still as popular as ever. Learn more about this ancient stone as we look deeper into its past and how we use it today.

Anchor a room with Onice Pure White. This striking stone shows its best side when illuminated in a backlit design

The Making of Onyx

While granite and marble come from deep within the earth’s crust, onyx forms from spring water or groundwater with a calcite content where mineral-laden groundwater flows or drips. The water emerges, resulting in the discharge of the dissolved calcite minerals. This process eventually forms a crust of calcite crystals. Over time this process repeats itself, creating layers that form the intricate bands of colour you see in cut onyx. Variations in the water flow rate, time, and mineral deposits give onyx its wide variety of colours and patterning.

Onyx is mined internationally in countries such as Greece, Yemen, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Botswana, Pakistan, India, and America. Once removed from the earth, the onyx slabs are sliced down into layers, revealing thousands of years of deposits. Slabs are cut, polished, and treated – then transported globally to showrooms and dealerships.

Onyx in History

Onyx has a long history of use in jewellery and carvings, where the bands of colour create a beautiful contrast with the layered background. The use of onyx is recorded in early Egypt to make bowls and pottery and art in Minoan Crete. Later, Brazilian green onyx was used as plinths for art deco sculptures in the 1920s and 30s, with slabs of onyx from the Atlas Mountains famously used by architect Mies van der Rohe in Villa Tugendhat to create a shimmering semi-translucent interior wall. The Hôtel de la Païva in Paris and the new Mariinsky Theatre Second Stage in St.Petersburg (Russia) celebrate yellow onyx – and its dramatic effect.

Onice Colorado brings warmth and texture to your project with its rich caramel brown hues.

Modern Onyx

Onyx is a rare stone that requires plenty of resources to mine, which historically means it was exclusively for art or the palaces of the wealthy. With modern advancements in mining and transportation, onyx is more widely accessible to people today, even though it is still a rare and valuable material.

Onyx is known for its intricate layering and ethereal semi-translucent quality. These qualities make it a soft stone, prone to chipping and staining. Therefore, onyx is best suited to decorative accents like bar counters or feature walls. Office spaces, restaurants, and hotels use onyx to bring brilliance into an area through welcome desks or bar tops, an effect more spectacular when the stone is backlit. Not limited to slabs, onyx is utilised in basins, lighting or statement tabletops. One of the best features of this beautiful stone is its ability to radiate light, so backlighting onyx is a sure-fire way to bring style and drama to a project.

Onyx Maintenance

Onyx is a soft calcium-based natural stone that reacts with acids, including common household liquids like lemon juice, vinegar, coffee, and wine. The two most important maintenance steps are professional sealing to slow down the absorption process of spills and retain the shine, and cleaning up spills as they happen using the proper method. Reseal every three years to maintain the protective layer, clean spills by blotting to absorb rather than wiping, and use cleaning products specially made for onyx surfaces.

With a peaches-and-cream ‘complexion’, each slab of Onice Aperol captures a series of wavy veins and striations.

Onyx Colours

Onyx comes in various colours and patterns – from the most common warm honey shade to colourful tones of reds and greens caused by variations of mineral deposits. In its purest state, the calcite in onyx is white or clear. However, it is tinted easily by minor amounts of other minerals like iron oxide. The signature flowing layers of onyx reflect subtle variations in the water, adding an artistic quality to the patterns.

Classic choices include traditional monochrome shades in white, black and brown tones, lending a classic feel to a space. Bolder shades bring a sophisticated, luxurious feel to a project while remaining timeless in their appeal.

Red onyx offers a unique look and feel with bold gem-like brick reds to creamy pink tones. Cool shades of blues bring a calming feel or a playful pop of colour in the form of an accent wall or feature countertop.

Onyx is a rare and beautiful stone treasured for centuries. Bring the timeless beauty of onyx into your home or professional space and enjoy years of use with proper care and maintenance. With each piece offering unique colouration and patterning, you can find the perfect onyx to bring your next design project to life.

*All Rudi’s Choice material is subject to stock availability.

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The History of Onyxadmin2023-07-10T14:45:03+02:00

The History of Granite

As the oldest igneous rock in the world, it’s no wonder granite is synonymous with opulence and grandeur. First formed 300 million years ago, this sturdy rock has a rich history. Granite’s created when molten stone, also known as magma, cools. After which, it slowly crystallises long before it can reach the earth’s surface. Ancient monuments and buildings made from granite are still standing today – while the modern use of this durable stone remains popular thanks to the wide variety of available colours. Learn more about this classic stone as we look deeper into its history and how it is used in design today.

Patagonia’s white base is warmed by orange tones, rich black accents, and grey formations.

The Formation of Granite

Getting from quarry to countertop is a long process for this sought-after stone. The slab in your kitchen was once molten rock that slowly cooled and crystallised deep below the surface. Different quantities of rock and minerals, and the rate at which they cool over time, cause naturally occurring variations in colour, tone, granularity, and pattern. These variations attribute to what makes each piece’s natural beauty.

Granite is mined globally in several countries, including Brazil, India, Italy, Spain, China, and America. A block is cut by teams of people using specialised equipment to break the granite free. These teams drill small holes to outline the desired size. Afterward, they place explosives inside to blast the granite from the bedrock, which is directed onto soft sand to avoid cracking or splitting. After mining, it’s milled, cut, and polished into slabs – transported internationally to display showrooms for you to find your perfect piece.

Silver Paradiso’s liquorice and cream surface carries a contemporary design.

Granite in History

Granite has been admired for centuries and used to create ancient cities, monuments, and burial chambers. There is evidence of granite used in ancient Egyptian pyramids – both as building materials and decoration – and in Roman times for building, paving, and constructing iconic monuments like the Pantheon. Mining granite was an arduous task involving many labourers using hammers and chisels, cutting holes into the stone, and then inserting wooden wedges soaked with water to expand and swell, causing the rock to split. This costly work meant that only the elite could afford to use granite in their designs.

Modern Granite

After the Renaissance, when they discovered more efficient ways to quarry granite, it naturally became easier to acquire, making its use more widespread. Although still costly, it was used by the wealthy for luxurious baths and pools for private use. It is a popular choice for residential and commercial design due to its durability, strength, and timeless aesthetic appeal. The wide variety in colours and patterning has made it a popular choice in interior design for features like countertops, flooring, tiling, and accent features.

Colonial White’s vanilla and choc chip mix creates a modern granite with mostly even patterning.

Granite Maintenance

Since granite is a natural stone, it does need sealing to create a nonporous finish and protect it from stains. It’s done at installation and resealed every few years for maintenance. When you seal your granite countertop properly, daily care is a breeze. Use a soft cloth to dust the surface or wipe it down with plain water or mild soap. For additional cleaning, use a specially formulated stone cleaner with a neutral pH. Never use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals. Sure, it’s extra work, but it is worth the effort. With the proper care, your countertop can add value to your home and provide a lifetime of enjoyment.

Colours

Granite consists of minerals and rocks, primarily quartz, potassium feldspar, mica, amphiboles, and other trace minerals. Granite typically contains 20-60% quartz, 10-65% feldspar, and 5-15% micas. The minerals that make up granite give it the unique colouring we see today. This natural stone must contain a minimum of 20% quartz to be categorised as granite, so a completely white or completely black slab is not technically granite.

Another factor in the colour of granite is the source of molten rock that cooled to form the stone. If the molten rock contained a lot of potassium feldspar, the granite is likely to be a salmon-pink colour. On the other hand, if the molten rock is abundant in quartz and minerals that make up amphibole, you will likely get a black and white speckled granite commonly seen on countertops.

Granite tones offer trendy textures and combinations of milky white to black and brown or grey in varied patterns ranging from cosmic swirls of galaxy-like striations to subtle speckled skies. Whether you prefer a traditional look or a striking statement, there is one suited to your taste.

More About Rudi’s Choice

Rudi’s Choice is South Africa’s premier quality marble, onyx, and granite supplier. The Granite Collection includes a hand-selected range of the best marble sourced internationally to bring quality and natural beauty to your design project.

The History of Graniteadmin2023-06-21T09:37:59+02:00

The History of Marble

Marble is a timeless natural stone used for centuries in construction and decorative arts. It has a rich history that dates back to ancient times, where it was used for some of the world’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Today marble is admired and appreciated in interior design for its enduring beauty and wide variety of colours and uses. Discover more about this ancient stone as we look deeper into its past and how it is used in the present…

With mottled shades of black, gunmetal, and dove grey, Grey Ice makes a bold impression.

The make-up of marble

The journey marble takes to become your designer kitchen countertop is a long and interesting one. The very slab under your chopping board is a slice of metamorphic rock that is formed from the re-crystallisation of limestone or dolomite under extreme heat and pressure. Variations in minerals, oxides, or other materials in the limestone – along with variations in heat, pressure, and time give marble its wide variety of unique colours, veining, and patterns that make it a popular choice for interior design.

Marble is extracted from quarries all over the world, including Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, China, and the United States. How marble gets from deep in the ground to the showroom floor involves drilling and cutting blocks from the earth, which are then transported to processing plants for further refinement.

Bold, dark, and dramatic, Avocatus Leather is not for playing it safe.

Marble in history

The use of marble can be traced back to ancient civilisations, where it was used in the construction of temples, palaces, art, and monuments. The history of marble quarries goes back to the 3^rd century BC in Greece; the 7^th century in Turkey (Anatolia); and the 1^st century in Italy. Extraction techniques were arduous and lengthy, involving hammers and wedges that were used to release marble from the earth. After which it was pulled up with the help of pulleys, winches, levers, and wooden beams.

This meant that marble was reserved for the important and wealthy and was not found in the everyday home as it is today, but instead in palaces and temples. In ancient Egypt marble inlaid with gold has been found within the tombs of pharaohs and high-ranking officials. In ancient Greece marble was used to create some of the most beautiful art of the period including the iconic Venus de Milo, and in renaissance Asia, marble is the shining star of the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

With its characteristic black, white, and grey, Silver Waves marble reveals organic movement and veining.

Modern marble

Innovations in mining methods have made marble more accessible today. Although still considered by most as a premium material choice, marble is no longer reserved for royalty. It’s still quite a journey that takes the marble block from the quarry to cutting with saws into slabs, marble strengthening, and polishing. The final stage involves being transported to the warehouse for storage and exported to showrooms around the world where you can pick your perfect piece.

Marble’s versatility and elegance continue to make it a popular choice for interior design and decoration. It’s both durable and long-wearing, as well as beautiful and stylish. Used for everything from flooring, countertops, walls, and even furniture, marble is a timeless material that works with almost any interior style – from classic to modern.

Reminiscent of sweeping aerial vistas of lush rivers, Verde Fantastico Bold makes a statement.

Marble maintenance

It’s important to keep in mind when choosing marble, as with any natural material, that there is regular maintenance involved to keep it looking its best. Sealing the surface to prevent staining and scratches is key as well as cleaning it with a mild detergent and soft cloth. Some like to let their marble surfaces tell a story – a well-used kitchen filled with happy meals and glasses of wine can add character to your countertop, similar to weathered wood and well-worn leather. Whichever camp you are in, don’t be afraid of choosing marble because it is a timeless classic that can be enjoyed for years to come with some general care and love.

Give your home a sense of grandeur with Opera marble and its distinctive patterning.

Colours

Marble comes in a range of colours and patterns, from pure white to pitch black – and colourful rainbow hues in between. But where does marble get its colour? Believe it or not, colourful marble is actually caused by what are considered impurities. Pure marble is usually a light-coloured rock when it is formed from limestone with very few impurities. Varying levels of materials like clay minerals and iron oxides create the myriad of colours you see – showcasing beauty in imperfection.

Classic choices include traditional monochrome shades of white, grey, and black. Some of the more well-known types of marble in these shades include Bianco Carrara, Calacatta Borghese, Nero Marquina, and Crema Marfil.

Carrara marble, which comes from quarries in Italy, is one of the most well-recognised types of marble. It’s known for its greyish-white background and subtle veining and has been used in sculptures and architecture for centuries. Calacatta marble, also from Italy, is a rare and luxurious marble that is known for its bold and dramatic veining. It has been used in high-end interiors for centuries and offers a luxurious feel of opulence and grandeur.

Silver Fantasy Breccia makes a striking statement with its richly patterned surface created by rocky formations in shades of grey.

The rise in popularity of colour marble embraces personal taste and encourages bold decor choices. Earthy reds like Travertine Red and Crema Rosa offer a step away from monochrome palettes while cooler tones of Iceberg Blue and Monet Sky bring a fresh modern look to a space.

Marble is a timeless and versatile natural stone that has a rich history and a future filled with design possibilities. When properly installed and maintained, it can add elegance and sophistication to any space. With a wide range of colours and patterns available, there is a type of marble to suit any style and preference.

The History of Marbleadmin2023-04-19T11:57:18+02:00

EXPLORE: New Rudi’s Choice colours

Rudi’s Choice is inspired by our iconic CEO, Rudi Eggers, who treks around the globe to inspect and buy granite and marble blocks at their source. This hands-on approach ensures that Rudi’s Choice buyers get the best value for money and the best quality possible. With that being said, here’s the selection of new colours that have been added to the Rudi’s Choice collection…

Rudi’s expertly selected range of exotic and local materials ensures that you’ll have access to a wide selection of natural stone with graining, colour and movement options that will inspire your design. When planning out your home reno project this year, these natural stone slabs of marble, granite, and onyx will definitely feature on your moodboard!

MARBLE

Joining the marble collection, these colours are ready to make a statement in your upcoming design project…

Iceberg Leather Bold

Texture, texture, texture… With veins that look like cracks and its naturally aesthetic movement, Iceberg Leather is guaranteed to make your designs come to life. Although all stone is naturally ‘aged’, this particular marble captures a gorgeous antique look and feel that can work in a modern application or a more traditional setting.

Verde Fantastico Bold

Make a statement with Verde Fantastico Bold. Reminiscent of sweeping aerial vistas of lush rivers and deep green forests, this natural stone embodies the powerful Eden’s of Earth. Use this elegant dark green stone with streaks of mint, lime, and white to breathe life into any room. Verde Fantastico Bold is a great choice for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, and flooring.

Oro Marron

The luxury Oro Marron marble’s ethereal quality makes it one to talk about. The background, made up of angelic peach and white, is intermittently broken up by darker fissures to create contrast and drama. This marble will bring an authentic organic movement and feeling into your home.

Silver Fantasy Breccia

Silver Fantasy Breccia makes a striking statement with its richly patterned surface created by rocky formations in shades of grey. Variegated stripes fade into one another, resulting in a visual masterpiece created by nature. Incorporate this showstopper into your space with kitchen countertops or other key design features.

Lilac

Lilac marble offers a dramatic look for projects that seek to make a bold statement. High contrast grey veining on a creamy white background interspersed with orange streaks for a natural look are interrupted with striking deep purple-grey veins that draw the eye. This showy stone will take centre stage in any room, inside or out.

Opera

Give your home a sense of grandeur with Opera marble. This stone features distinctive patterning to bring a touch of drama to your decor. Its earth-toned hues of browns and greys come through in a clash of smooth striations and bolder dark veins. Book match this beautiful stone to create a stunning statement or use it to complement a neutral design palette.

Avocatus Leather

Bold, dark,and dramatic, Avocatus Leather is not for playing it safe. Create a stand-out design with this unique marble featuring vivid splashes of avocado green, dark grey, and pops of bright white with a leather-like look and texture. Use this dramatic stone to complement and elevate moody interiors.

Deep River

Deep River marble encapsulates the powerful earth below with lively patterning reminiscent of alive rivers of molten lava running through raw earth. An eruption of ruddy brown quartz streams contrasts against a cool grey background to create a striking display of nature’s work. This stone is especially good for countertops, building stone, ornamental stone, interior, exterior wall applications, and other design projects.

ONYX

Joining the onyx collection, these colours will take your design aesthetic to the next level…

Onice Colorado

Onice Colorado brings warmth and texture to your project with its rich caramel brown hue blended with layers of white, cream, and touches of ruddy brown. With patterning reminiscent of rocky formations and aerial views of mountainous terrain, the dramatic natural patterning and colour bursts of Onice Colorado onyx bring a sense of subtle drama to any space.

Onice Pure White

Anchor a room with Onice Pure White. This striking stone shows its best side when illuminated in a backlit design. The milky opalescent background is broken up by orange-tinged and darker brown multidirectional veining that gives it a deliciously almost edible quality.

GRANITE

Last but not least, these mighty granite giants will bring a bold, daring,and timeless look to your projects this year…

Patagonia

Named after the Patagonia region of South America, renowned for its lush landscapes, vast forests, natural reserves, and glaciers, this breathtaking granite embodies the rocky mountainous vistas of its namesake. A white base is warmed by orange tones, rich black accents, and grey formations.

EXPLORE: New Rudi’s Choice coloursadmin2023-03-24T09:35:32+02:00

What’s the difference? How to select the best surface for you…

Let’s take a closer look at some of the more popular finishes on offer today with this guide that will help you make the right choice for your own home. Here’s the key differences between some of the most popular surface choices on the market, and how Rudi’s Choice is different from them all.

Marble, granite, and onyx:

Both marble (including limestone, onyx, and travertine) and granite are types of stone quarried from the earth. Granite is formed deep in the earth’s mantle at extremely high temperatures, and is a very hard, resistant stone made of crystallized minerals.

A popular choice within residential homes, granite is both durable and easy to clean. Granite offers a natural surface that is also heat resistant – just take care to protect your granite surface from excessive heat and open flames. Each slab is unique with natural fissures and patterns for an organic look and feel.

Marble offers timeless beauty and is also widely available today. Marble is a softer material which may succumb to stains and scratches, so ensure your marble is sealed correctly by a fabricator before installation.

Granite is harder than your knife blades and will blunt them very quickly if you use the countertop as a cutting surface. Always cut and chop on a wooden or plastic cutting board.

Marble is sometimes used in the kitchen as a pastry slab; the perfectly smooth, cool surface is ideal for rolling out dough and piecrusts.

Silver Waves marble is a showstopper piece with linear striations running diagonally across each slab in its characteristic black, white, and grey.

We always get asked about the differences of other surfaces on the market. Here is a basic break-down:

Solid surfaces:

One of the newer finishes on offer today, solid surface countertops are typically made from hard acrylic materials which are used to produce a solid countertop ideal for bathrooms and kitchen surfaces. Although a hard and durable option, solid surface countertops are not heat resistant and may succumb to burns and scratches, unlike the more popular stone finishes on offer.

Concrete:

A contemporary countertop finish, concrete is a great addition in an industrialised styled space. You can also choose to customise your concrete counters, which may then be poured right into the frame in your home and left to set. As with any specially customised finish, this can be an expensive option and potentially porous if not done correctly.

Formica:

High pressure laminate (HPL), also called Formica laminate countertops, are made of plastic phenolic resins that are laminated onto layers of the ordinary brown kraft paper, and then a printed decorative layer is added. It’s topped by a wear-resistant layer and a thin and transparent melamine resin layer for protection. The end result is a finished look that resembles natural stone or wood countertops. They can be scratched if abrasive cleaners are used. Delamination is one of the problems with laminate countertops, especially due to water damage, which makes repairs difficult.

With mottled shades of black, gunmetal grey, and dove grey, Grey Ice can make a bold impression in any interior or exterior application.

Melamine:

Melamine laminate is a hard resin commonly used as an overlay for building materials like MDF or plywood. While the melamine itself is waterproof, if water gets to the particle board underneath, the dampness could cause the melamine to distort. Similarly, while melamine is very durable, if you incorrectly install or assemble a piece of laminate furniture in a way that damages its particle board, it could cause the melamine to chip.

Quartz:

Quartz is resistant to stains, scratches and cracks, changes in temperature, as well as common household chemicals. The durability of this surface is because it’s one of nature’s hardest minerals and are designed with longevity in mind.

Porcelain/Sintered stone:

The manufacturing system combines layers of coloured powders into the body of the slab, perfecting the appearance down to its minimum details. Porcelain stoneware comes from careful research and selection of premium raw materials and is a highly specialised manufacturing process.

What’s the difference? How to select the best surface for you…admin2022-12-05T15:33:18+02:00

Designing Interiors with Marble

With technology at our fingertips comes a wealth of inspiration and design ideas! There really is no excuse to finding interior designs that suit your style and bring your space to life in a way that really makes you tick. We have gathered our favourite marble interior design ideas from Pinterest to get you into the swing of creating your own moodboard for your dream space. Enjoy!

MARBLE INSPIRED BATHROOMS

MARBLE INSPIRED FIREPLACES

MARBLE INSPIRED BACKSPLASH

MARBLE INSPIRED STAIRS

MARBLE INSPIRED MOSAICS

MARBLE INSPIRED TABLES

MARBLE INSPIRED WALL CLADDING

At Rudi’s Choice we can help you bring your marble designs to life, so please get in touch!

Marble Bathroom Inspiration Sources: Mops / The Brick (neutral) & Lauren Ashley (deep green)

Marble Fireplace Inspiration Sources: Coco Lapine Design (dark) & Marjorie Home (light)

Marble Backsplash Inspiration Sources: The Design Files (earthy) & Haven Design and Construction (gold finishes)

Marble Stair Inspiration Sources: The Contemporist (dark) & Easy Busy Moving Company (brown)

Marble Mosaic Inspiration Sources: Kelly Wearstler x Ann Sacks

Marble Table Inspiration Sources: Beliani UK (angular) & Emotional Brands (neutral)

Marble Wall Cladding Inspiration Sources: Castro Lighting & Soraya Home Decoration

Designing Interiors with Marbleadmin2022-12-04T15:30:07+02:00

Marble Trends of 2020 observed by Rudi’s Choice

As we welcomed in the new year, we welcomed in some new interior ideas when it comes to marble with architecture and interior design taking some significant turns in this new decade. We know marble has made a notable comeback in recent years, but what does that mean? Here is what we have noticed, about how marble is being used and how you can consider it when renovating and revamping…

Keep it on the down-low

With global economic changes, people are spending much more time at home – be it working from home or being financially savvy and avoiding lavish holidays, there is an emphasis on making living spaces more cosy and welcoming. With this, ‘all-marble’ rooms have taken a back-step to make spaces warmer, and we are seeing marble being used in smaller applications that make a fresh statement and are not too overwhelming. While marble is sticking around for the coming decade, its application is changing and giving room to be much more creative designs.

Top Notch

With technology advancing design possibilities, marble furniture has become so popular, veering in a more simplistic design direction compared to the more monolithic style we’re used to seeing. This is particularly evident in tables. From dining tables to coffee tables, applying marble in this manner allows you the opportunity to connect and coordinate your homes design style. If the kitchen and bathroom is where you have marble applications – you can incorporate a marble-accented table top elsewhere in your home to bring it all together. Utilising marble flooring or walls in a dining room may appear overpowering, but a marble table will bring in a chic and timeless feel to the room.

Wall Slabs

Even though the previous points promote marble use in smaller doses, if you have capacity for a big and beautiful commitment coloured marble wall slabs are the way to go. With a massive variety of colours and designs, marblecan turn a wall into a show-stopping accent wall to transform everyday spaces. Think, bedrooms, reading nooks, and guest bathrooms. The best option would be a slab that has a lighter base, warm coloured veins or a fresh pops of colour like orange, rose pink or browns. This will add to the warmth of the room while still having the boldness of the stone. From here your décor items can be selected based on these tones to bring it all together.

Stay grounded

Being easy to keep clean, marble tiles are still a great option for flooring. You can reserve them for smaller spaces like entrance halls like guest bathrooms, which will still bring in an element of luxury and make a statement to guests, but it won’t over power the look of the space.

Marble From Rudi’s Choice

No matter what your renovation or revamping requirements are, Rudi’s Choice has got the biggest selection of marble for you to select from. Selected from around the world, our wide variety of designs will certainly meet your needs.

Marble Trends of 2020 observed by Rudi’s Choiceadmin2022-05-06T14:52:47+02:00

RUDI’S CHOICE MARBLE STUDIO AT CONTINUA

The renowned craftsmen of Natural Stone Warehouse in Paarden Eiland recently celebrated the grand opening of their flawless new showroom, and also welcomed the announcement of their official rebrand to launch their fresh new name: CONTINUA | TILE & SLAB STUDIO.

The launch welcomed the South African design community and media, and with connoisseur canapés and craft beverages on tap, the most expansive collection of marble and onyx slabs came to life. It was a sensory explosion.

Natural Stone Warehouse has been a familiar name in the industry for 20 years, but for the last 5 it has been breathing new life as Serkan and Karen Guvenilir saw an opportunity and took over the company. With their years of experience and pure passion for bringing natural elements together, they have been growing and shaping it, filling a particular void in the market. This has officially been conceptualized, with the rebrand and new name of CONTINUA | TILE & SLAB STUDIO.

CONTINUA re-imagines natural stone with a quirky and forward thinking approach to the design possibilities. Traditionally classified as a somewhat classic, timeless and old-school material, CONTINUA understands the formula to take marble to new heights. It’s a combination of blending a design vision with the most perfect material and impeccable craftsmanship.

On entering the new studio, it is difficult to miss the jaw-dropping display of The Rudi’s Choice Marble Collection. Opulent and stylish, the display is innovative and takes designers imagination to a whole new level of boundary-less design. Rudi’s Choice and CONTINUA have a mutual love for marble so the collaboration is an obvious one.

Rudi’s Choice showcases years of natural stone knowledge and passion, that will remind you that there is nothing quite like the beauty of marble and onyx. With each slab being uniquely metamorphosed, each vein organically formed, and each colour like no other, it is crucial that you view and select your marble and onyx slab in person, which is what makes this showroom so imperative to the Cape Town design community.

This is the purpose of the Rudi’s Choice display at CONTINUA – to provide an informative and inspiring space for the public to experience natural stone in full scale and in interesting applications. From walls, floors, shelving and fireplaces, there are so many applications that can come to life with marble and onyx – come and see for yourself!

Continua.co.za | 021 506 1300 | 11 Paarden Eiland Rd, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7405

At Rudi’s Choice, each slab is hand selected, so you know you are getting the highest quality material. And with the biggest selection of marble and onyx in South Africa, you know that you will find the best one to meet your design needs. Our trained consultants are here to assist and advise you countrywide!

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WHY TO EMBRACE MARBLE FLOORING

Sourced from around the world, Rudi’s Choice marble is the perfect, and luxurious, choice for your flooring surface. Gracing palaces and buildings for ages, marble is the natural material that will grace your home with style and elegance, but here are a few more reasons to install marble flooring. We loved these reasons that Joseph Lewitin mentions in The Spruce, take note:

STYLE

The biggest advantage of marble floor tile is that it can instantly elevate the appearance of a space, giving it a regal bearing that is hard to imitate. At the same time marble is available in multiple colors, and even in stunning multicolor mixes, providing flexible options for a variety of decorative schemes. Tiles can also be cut to rectangles, and triangles of varying sizes, in order to create complex mosaic piece installations.

UNIQUE

Because it is a product of the earth, every single piece of marble tile used in every single floor is a one of a kind, and there is no other like it anywhere in the world. In the case of multi colors this can be quite extreme, with distinct features blaring forth from every tile. With more solid colored looks the shifts and changes will be much more subtle and subdued, but still present, making your floor stand out with its own personality.

NATURAL

The look of a marble floor can bring the stunning power and dignity of a flowing mountain range into an interior space. Even if the material is heavily refined, the inherent feel and presence of its energy can have a potent effect, injecting an environment with trembling energy and awe, while also connecting it to the greater outside world.

TRANSLUCENT

Artists have treasured marble for centuries because it has a natural translucent property that allows light to penetrate through it slightly. This can make a statue, or even floor tiles seem to almost glow when the sun hits them just right. The illuminated effect is much more pronounced in white and lighter colored materials.

POLISH

Unlike most natural stones, marble is able to take a very high polish, getting silky smooth and shimmering when treated properly. This is a look of sophistication and glamour that evokes the highest sense of elegance in a space. It’s also a truly distinct look, which can make a difference when trying to create a flooring installation that really stands out.

RADIENT HEAT

Marble is a great conductor of heat, making it eligible for a variety of below surface radiant heating systems to be installed. This can infuse the tiles beneath your feet with a rush of cozy warmth that can be thrilling, especially on cold wintry mornings. In some cases it will also be possible to install radiant cooling systems that will chill surfaces down on sultry summer days.

At Rudi’s Choice, each slab is hand selected by an expert, so you know you are getting the highest quality material. And with the biggest selection of marble and onyx in South Africa, you know that you will find the best one to meet your design needs. Our trained consultants are here to assist and advise you countrywide! Contact us today to book an appointment.

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