BUYING GUIDE

Cortese® Stone Finishes

Our signature material, Cortese® Stone Composite is a refined blend of powdered limestone cast with superior performance resin. It is exceptionally smooth and warm to the touch and is enhanced by our matte and polished finishes, as well as our innovative duo finish. Alongside the crisp and classic white, we also offer a selection of muted colours including clay, earth, charcoal, and a powerful shade of black. The versatile collection of stone baths and basins is designed to fit all interior styles and bathroom sizes. Read the guide below to discover which stone finish is suited to you.


STONE COLLECTION

Our stone collections have extensively evolved since launching our first freestanding stone bath in 2014. The first bath we ever created remains a signature piece and a firm favourite with both our residential and commercial clients. The Picasso is a statement piece featured in many prestigious five-star hotels, including Claridge’s and The Connaught in London’s Mayfair. Our stone collection also includes basins in countertop, wall hung and freestanding designs as well as countertop shelves and accessories.


WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STONE FINISHES?



MATTE WHITE

Matte white is one of our signature stone finishes and a timeless shade that is the epitome of contemporary elegance. A desirable shade for a minimalist and Scandi style, the versatile colourway can be paired with a wide range of colour palettes including black and gold.




POLISHED WHITE

Polished white achieves a more glossier approach than matte, much loved for its lustrous shine that sits upon the pure white surface. Perfect for modern interiors, our polished white is a popular choice by homeowners, hoteliers, and property developers alike, and pairs with many of our brassware finishes such as rose gold and brushed stainless.




BLACK

Embracing style and sophistication, black is a powerful shade that adds drama to a bathroom. One of our signature finishes, style black on black, or merge the bold shade with lighter, contrasting hues. Black baths are fitting to a range of interior aesthetics including industrial, monochrome and cosmopolitan.




CLAY

Clay is an earthy, neutral tone that adds an air of sophistication to any interior. Our clay stone baths are a focal point and can be beautifully styled with our matte white collection, gunmetal brassware, or our clay basins. This earthy finish is great for adding contrast to light decor or creating a dark statement in your bathroom.




EARTH

Earth is a taupe-like shade is inspired by earth and natural tones that create a warm, elegant aura. The distinctive finish has a silk accent to it that radiates sheer elegance. Add brushed stainless fittings for a minimalist setting, or opt for brushed gold to enhance opulence.




CHARCOAL

Charcoal delivers timeless glamour. The dramatic combination of black and grey in the charcoal finish commands attention wherever it’s situated. Bold and sophisticated, yet highly versatile, you can pair a number of fittings with this shade. Our brushed stainless brassware creates an industrious look, whereas brushed gold brings a real sense of affluence.




DUO

Unique to Lusso, our Duo finish stone baths and basins are a combination of matte and polish. It showcases a matte white exterior and a polished white interior, allowing you to experience the best of both soft and tactile textures and muted and radiant finishes. The versatile design offers a unique bathing experience and creates a modern, contemporary appeal.