Price and quality aren’t always synonymous. Every build scenario carries its own, ideal demands. Good stonemasons know this, although they will have a prestigious list of materials reserved for clients that are after a little luxury. These natural stones are the best that the Earth has to offer for bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas of the home.

RC Coppin are no exception – we have a special Elite Range that glints magnificently at the top of our stone portfolio. Tempted to see what it includes? Follow us as we examine some of the most prestigious materials you’ll ever encounter…

Red Jasper

As a form of quartz, Red Jasper is heralded around the world for its spiritual properties, which are meant to absorb stress and promote wellbeing. From a stonemason’s perspective, those same feelings are just a result of its visual structure – a cracked, volcanic spectrum of red, brown and orange, like a lava flow skirting around the edge of a sideboard in the kitchen.

Blue Sodalite

Decorative pieces don’t come much fancier than those that incorporate Blue Sodalite. This stone looks like an Impressionist painting: wild and stormy, flecked with bolts of white and blue on the black surface. We recommend it for statement features surrounded by dark walls.

Roma Imperiale

With such a classical name, you already know what you’re getting… The Roma Imperiale is a luxuriant strain of granite that will rarely (if ever) fade, scratch or stain. That’s a very good characteristic, because these blushes of sandy brown-on-beige can form a vanity unit or a countertop that harkens back to ancient civilisations. We daresay it’s one for the ultra-chic designer who takes great inspiration from the past.

Italian Rainbow

Sticking to the Mediterranean theme, we’re proud to offer the Italian Rainbow stone to our customers. This has a ‘rumpled’ effect spreading over it, like a collection of valleys punctuated with yellow rivers. Kitchen splashbacks have an excellent material base in such a style, which makes for an ideal addition to lighter rooms in need of a small piece of gravity to hold the eye.

Azul Boquira

Another shade of blue – as well as the tough properties of quartz – lies in the Azul Boquira. We especially love it for bathroom designs, where the low porosity can take all the moisture you throw its way. This material makes for a beautiful grounding for wall features, sinks or a bathtub. Colour-wise, the Azure Boquira has a dim blue effect – a scintillating companion to black, grey or white surroundings. We also have brighter sapphire and Imperial tones for other décors.

These are merely a taste of the full Elite Range; it’s now down to you to enquire about the rest, discovering stones such as Siena Gold and Black Portoro… Call the RC Coppin team for a red carpet introduction to each of our greatest materials. Alternatively, visit our showroom in Braintree, Essex for a first-hand view of how they might appear in your home.