If I were you, I'd search for some local independent stockists which might be able to give you some better advice and may have something a little different. If you take photos of the ones you like, they may be able to source something similar. We found this route much easier & less stressful after ordering countless samples from the Internet.

Hi Phil, we are concrete worktops manufacturers , feel free to contact us with any questions. Cast in sinks and grooves are no problem. With good sealer concrete is comparable to stone or wood. It give good protections but need to be cleaned daily. Spills which are left for days could stain concrete. Best, Vlad.

Hello, We have just launched a new wall cladding product called DesignClad. It is 3mm thick and it comes in sizes up to a spectacular 3000x1000mm. We have our Bespoke Stone Centre where we could also cut it for you as per your specification. Our stock items can be found here: http://www.londonstone.co.uk/stone-paving/designclad/ As you have mentioned you would like a wood effect cladding - we have our Wood range which is available on special order with 4 weeks lead time. I am attaching some photos so you can check it out. For more info please contact us at info@londonstone.co.uk or call us on 01753212950 and one of our Sales Advisors will be more than happy to assist. Kind regards, Diana Copot London Stone

Hi Tani, I am sorry, I missed your message earlier. In this heat wave it has been very hot, particularly as we are south facing. The sliding roof lights above have been fantastic as you can let out all that hot rising air and it with all the doors open and roof lights, it feels just right! We have 4 roof lights that are 1m x 2m each. The sliding doors are 7.4m and 3.4m. The room is 10m by 6.5m. Minipie, ODC were good at first, but they lost interest in me and I ended up buying the same sliding doors a couple of weeks later from another company for a much cheaper price. I also got it colour matched at the RAL colour for the same price! It's worth shopping around.