ACANTHA LIFESTYLE COMPANY PROFILE

Acantha
In 1996, Acantha established and launched one of the most contemporary ranges of fireplaces in the UK. Specialising in natural marble and stone Acantha carved its name in the marketplace by offering outstanding quality, cutting edge design and value for money.
They are now the leading international manufacturer and distributor offering an extensive selection of natural marble and stone surrounds and hand crafted fireplaces and bathroom ranges.
Acantha collaborates closely with architects and interior designers to find innovative solutions for their project needs and advise and organise shipping, customized design, installation and after care service.
In 2002, with growing pressure from its retail customers, Acantha opened its new state-of-the-art showroom to offer their customers the full product range with individual service, design advice and expert installation.

Fireplace Range
The wide range of reproduction mantelpieces is inspired by antique designs such as French Rococo, 17th century Baroque and 19th century English Regency styles. Acantha's highly skilled designers continually strive to create new designs in both antique and contemporary styles ensuring their customers are offered the latest style and quality combined with the timeless beauty of natural material.

Quality of Production
Acantha's commitment to producing the highest quality products combined with professional and reliable service has proven to be a successful formula in ensuring the continuing growth of the company. Acantha's involvement from material extraction to manufacture guarantees the finest natural marble and stone mantelpieces. All the designs are carved from the best quality raw blocks by Acantha's team of dedicated craftsmen. Acantha's stone is the choice of architects and designers for its beauty, quality and consistency.
Raw blocks are delivered directly to Acantha's factory and their special production unit cuts the blocks using the latest technology. The stringent quality control ensures that all Acantha's products meet an industry defined Quality Control Procedure consisting of acceptable veining, precise fitting, high quality carving and polishing.
Acantha's quest to provide customers with the finest quality mantelpieces begins with sourcing for quarries all over the world, often travelling to remote hillsides, where marble is in the process of being extracted. Their experienced engineers select quarries which are capable of producing the highest quality marble blocks, sometimes weighing up to 100 tons.
Acantha's master craftsmen offer a bespoke masonry service creating uniquely designed mantelpieces to individual specification. Customers can choose their preferred natural materials from the extensive range of colours and textures with professional design and technical advice from Acantha's Bespoke team.

The History of Limestone
By definition, a limestone is a sedimentary rock made of calcium carbonate, CaCO3. All limestones began as a sediment on the sea floor of shallow tropical seas and were lithified (turned to stone) through the binging of the constituent grains with calcite. Sea water contains carbon dioxide (CO2) which escapes as the water is warmed up by the sun. As this happens, calcium and bicarbonate icons in the water combine to form calcium carbonate, in much the same way as limescale forming in a kettle. click here for more >>

New Bathroom Range
TThe Acantha Lifestyle team has developed an exclusive new range of natural marble and stone flooring and custom-made bathroom products which will be launched in March 2003 at the Ideal Home Exhibition.

Buying from the Internet
Acantha gives you the most convenient way to purchase fire and bathroom products anywhere, anytime through their fast, easy to use website. Buying a new fire, sink or bath is an important decision and they want to make sure you make the best decision possible. If you want more information, Acantha's highly skilled team is here to help with a personal reply by e-mail (sales@acanthalifestyle.com).

Acantha's name is synonymous with quality, design and delivery.