Author: Craig Stovold

Ipley Beige Inside Outside Porcelain Tiles

One project that perfectly encapsulates this trend is a stunning modern inside outside garden designed by Joe Savage of Joe Savage Landscape Design, featuring Forest Stone’s premium porcelain paving. By using the same Ipley porcelain tiles (80x80cm) both inside and outside, this build achieves a seamless transition from a zinc-clad kitchen extension to a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and dining space.

Exbury-Heritage-Porcelain-Limestone-Edging-Path-Hampshire

When the new owners of this New Forest property moved in, they knew their garden needed serious attention. What they inherited was a cramped patio with poor-quality concrete slabs, a makeshift path made of Celotex (yes, really!), and an overall space that felt neglected and impractical. Their vision? A stylish, low-maintenance outdoor area they could enjoy every single day—rain or shine.

Creating a Mediterranean Garden in the UK

At Forest Stone, we recently had the pleasure of supplying materials for a stunning Mediterranean-style garden designed and built by the talented team at Smith and Gorman. Located in Southampton, this project is a masterclass in how to blend hard landscaping, natural stone, and drought-tolerant planting to create a space that feels like a holiday retreat.