Case study · Knowle

Custom-Made Porcelain Beam in Knowle

A made-to-measure shelf in Marazzi Granito Black porcelain, offering a contemporary alternative to a traditional wooden beam.

Location
Knowle
Date
12 October 2026
Products used
Marazzi Granito Black Porcelain

Project details

Location
Knowle
Material
Marazzi Granito Black Porcelain
Finish
Matt black
Design
Bespoke shelf above an existing stove

The brief

The customer visited our showroom looking for a non-combustible matt black shelf to sit above her stove. Having already visited several shops that could only offer traditional wooden beams, she was looking for something a little different. After exploring our porcelain samples, she chose Marazzi Granito Black for its understated matt black finish.

Made to measure

We manufactured a completely bespoke porcelain shelf in Marazzi Granito Black, made to the customer’s specific dimensions. The shelf was designed to sit neatly above the existing stove, offering a contemporary alternative to a traditional wooden beam. Once manufactured, we installed it in the customer’s home in Knowle.

The finish

The finished shelf provides a clean, modern feature above the stove, with the matt black porcelain complementing the stove below. A simple but effective addition that shows how porcelain can offer an alternative to traditional fireplace materials.

Looking for something a little different? Visit our showroom to explore our range of porcelain colours and finishes, or send us your measurements to discuss a bespoke design.

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