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Early communication with the stonemason
is always vital – it can make all the difference
to the look of a finished project. For example,
ensuring the size of the cabinetry fits with the
size of a stone slab can avoid seams.”
While Granite Pacifica specialises in natural
stone products, notably granite and marble, the
company also works with composite stone.
“Much of our work is for kitchens, fireplaces
and bathrooms, but in recent times we have also
been commissioned to create large feature walls
using bookmatched stone slabs. These are often
used in showers as well.”

Above: The island benchtop features
a single slab of polished Titanium
granite. Granite Pacifica director
Andre Perevoztchikov says being
involved right at the planning
stages of the project ensured the
dimensions of the granite would be a
perfect fit for the kitchen.
Left: Granite Pacifica handcrafted the
satin Antique Brown granite on the
fireplace surrounds.

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