| Be it a grand ballroom, a get-away cabin in the | | | | In the case of commercial sites such as airports, |
| mountains for entertaining, or one's personal | | | | theme parks, restaurants, or in institutional |
| residence, having an entryway atmosphere that | | | | settings such as universities, government buildings, |
| surrounds one with both elegance and serenity | | | | or museums, the medallion might be the logo of |
| makes a statement of luxury. | | | | the local sport team or represent an historical |
| One catches their breath from the impact of | | | | happening unique to that area. It can represent a |
| entering an evocative, masterfully designed area | | | | point of pride, an attraction that customers |
| which wraps one in a visual presence of both | | | | remember and bring visitors to see. |
| peace and safety. Prior stresses melt in the | | | | Public areas need entryways and floors that are |
| warmth and beauty. | | | | durable and that can withstand dirt, snow and |
| Every entryway, foyer or rotunda possesses a | | | | mud, along with the impact of high heels and |
| significant, unique individuality. The entryways with | | | | other potentially damaging items. Fortunately, |
| the highest intrinsic value feature floors of natural | | | | marble and natural stones are truly capable of |
| stone, like marble, onyx, or granite - and even | | | | handling all that befalls them. Plus, they are quite |
| in-laid semi-precious stones. A master designer | | | | stain resistant. |
| can create a unique medallion for insertion in the | | | | A marble and natural stone medallion in an |
| entryway floor. This medallion, a large emblem or | | | | entryway is stunning and was once seen only in |
| medal that might be circular, oval or even square, | | | | cathedrals built centuries ago. Now, due to the |
| can reflect the homeowner's personality and could | | | | precision of waterjet technology, a master |
| represent a family crest or a favorite architectural | | | | craftsman can design an intricate pattern |
| style. The medallion becomes the focal point of | | | | consisting of thousands of pieces of fine marble, |
| the entryway and the foundation for all interior | | | | granite, onyx and semi-precious gems and have |
| design in the area. | | | | them cut to perfection. The assembling of these |
| Matching marble or other natural stone borders | | | | pieces reflects another artistic skill, as this |
| can be designed to surround the outer portions of | | | | assembling is done meticulously by hand and thus |
| the entryway floor, or even be placed on the | | | | also requires a unique craftsman. |
| walls, to graciously lead one on into other areas of | | | | Those who love luxury cherish a grand entryway |
| the home. Because natural stone comes in | | | | that reflects true artistic expression and inspires |
| thousands of color variations, the designer is | | | | both peace and joy. |
| never limited in expression. | | | | |