Why choosing your Stone surfaces early is a smart move

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Why Choosing Your Stone Early Is a Smart Move

When you're planning a new kitchen, bathroom, or full home renovation, there's one step that’s often left too late — picking your stone.

At R.O Surfaces, we always encourage our clients to choose their worktop material early in the design process. It’s not just about style — it's about making your entire project smoother, more cohesive, and ultimately more successful.

Here’s why early selection matters:

1. The Right Stone Can Shape Your Whole Design

Natural stone isn’t just a surface; it can become the centrepiece of your space. Whether you fall in love with a striking piece of Fusion Wow quartzite, a rich Taj Mahal, or a moody Canyon Green, the colour, veining, and finish of your stone will influence the rest of your choices — from cabinet colours to flooring to lighting.

When you pick your stone early, your entire design can work around it, rather than trying to make the stone fit in last minute.

2. Natural Materials Are One-of-a-Kind

No two slabs of natural stone are the same. Waiting too long can mean your dream slab is sold or reserved. When you visit our yard “Little Italy” in Newcastle, you can view slabs in person — and once you’ve found “the one”, we can reserve it for your project straight away.

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3. Avoid Delays Later Down the Line

Stone fabrication takes time, especially for detailed work like mitred edges, full-height splashbacks, or built-in sinks. Choosing early allows us to get ahead with templates, sealing, and cutting — so when your kitchen or bathroom is ready, your stone is too.

4. Lock in the Look You Love

Trends come and go, but once a stone becomes popular, it can sell fast. Styles like Calacatta Viola, Cohen Gold Marble, and Taj Mahal Quartzite are constantly in demand — and stocks don’t last forever.

Picking your slab early gives you peace of mind that your look is secured and guaranteed for your space.

5. Bookmatched & Pattern-Matched Designs Take Planning

If you're looking for something special — like bookmatched waterfall ends, a pattern flow across cabinet faces, or stone-wrapped features — this takes planning and precision. The earlier we know what you want, the better the end result will be.

Talk to the Experts

We’re a family-run business with a true passion for stone. With years of experience across the North East, including Newcastle, Teesside, Northumberland, Durham and beyond, we help customers bring their ideas to life — with craftsmanship that lasts.

Come visit us at our Little Italy stone yard, or get in touch to talk through your ideas early. You’ll find an incredible selection of granites, quartzites, marbles, and porcelains ready to view and reserve.