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  1. THE Destination Venue : Dash Liverpool

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    Dash Restaurant – Paris Inspired Dining Destination in Liverpool

    The site of the former night clubs: Living Room and Sugar Hut in Liverpool has seen a major transformation in the hands of Wroot Design into an elegant dining destination and vibrant VIP basement club. Introducing Dash Liverpool.

    European Touch in Liverpool

    Designed with more than a touch of European elegance, the restaurant and bar are great additions to the city. Located on Victoria Street, the venue has became host to the newest dining and night life destinations. The recently opened Dash restaurant and XOXO night club, offer a taste of Parisian evening culture to the centre of Liverpool.

    round arabesque table tops

    Inspired by Travel

    The stunning restaurant is a true gem being added to the the city. The new owners of the venue, decided to remodel the location by taking inspiration from the European trip of the owner – Dean Jones, who said:

    “I was in Paris and went into this particular bar and was absolutely blown away by it. With the building being an old building in the city centre, with columns inside and outside and with all of the details, we thought it would be amazing to bring back an elegant, classy and vintage kind of look with a modern, high-end twist.”

    round table tops in arabesque marble finish

    Rooted in Parisian Culture

    The feel of the restaurant is deeply rooted in the Parisian culture of the 70s and 80s. It is also a nudge towards the current, and very trendy high end design, which blends elements of the old and the new. Working with Wroot Design the owners conceived a project with a unique feel, never before seen in Liverpool.The impressive toned down colour palette is matched by a wide range of lights that help to keep the venue bright and vibrant.

    Something Old, Something New

    The original staircase leading to the restaurant has been retained, leading customers up to a glass door with etched Dash Signature. Inside the venue, they are welcomed by a striking mixture of diamond patterned black and white floors and colour scheme of blossom and teal.

    Bar top in arabesque marble finish with a large drop edge

    Beautiful 10 Metre Bar Top

    One of the first points that greets the customers is the enormous 10 metre bar top in ‘Arabesque’ marble finish from Versital. With the stylish stools offering seating for visitors and the full length spirit display the bar creates a captivating modern look adding to the overall design of the venue.  The designers decided to include the option of back lighting the bar top for a striking evening look.

    Gemma Stockberger from Versital said:

    “The design of Dash restaurant is perfect for the venue – a great mix of classic and modern style with the use of marble finishes from Versital combined with modern lighting and metal details. The colour palette and choice of style really suits the heritage building. We are always delighted to work on such beautiful projects, bringing something new to cities like Liverpool.”

    bistro sized round table tops in arabesque marble finish

    Fiona from Wroot Design added:

    “It has been exciting to create a new space for the social scene of Liverpool and I believe that there is nothing quite like this in Liverpool so it has been a rather enjoyable project.”

    Something for Everyone

    Beyond the bar, the restaurant offers sitting in curved booths, as well as 15 stand alone tables for smaller groups of people. For larger, more exclusive parties, the venue has a sophisticated dining room ideal for business lunches or occasion parties.

    All of the table tops across the restaurant have been provided by Versital in the ‘Arabesque’ marble finish. The room is finished off with a dazzling ceiling, filled with an expanse of high and low hanging chandeliers, adding to the classy finish.

    Arabesque round table top

    Gemma commented:

    “ Versital is an ideal material for busy venues like Dash. All of the table tops and bar tops are fully water proof and stain proof. With their natural marble look they offer a great alternative to the natural material.”

    Final Word

    The venue has become a massive success, with the design of it a great nod towards the beauty of old, while still looking towards the future. Dean said:

    “This is everything to me.  This is the biggest building I have ever taken on and the biggest project I have ever taken on. Having looked at the building for the last 11 years and dreaming of what it could be, it is a proud achievement for me to now be doing this and to bringing something so amazing to the city.”

    For more information on our marble bar tops or table tops take a look at information guide. If you would like advice, samples or wish to place an order for a bar tops or table tops, please call us on 01204380780, or email us at sales@versital.co.uk.

  2. Versital Marble Bar Tops Commissioned For New Whitbread Concept Cookhouse & Pub

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    Versital is thrilled to have been commissioned by interior designers JMDA Ltd to provide bespoke bar tops and kitchen pass tops for their latest project with hospitality giant Whitbread. Cookhouse & Pub located in Oldbury, West Midlands, is the newest concept venue by the company and features Versital’s on-trend ‘Arabesque’ marble finish surfaces.

    New Informal Dining Experience for Whitbread

    Described by Whitbread as ‘an informal, all day restaurant, with the relaxed vibe and affordability of a pub’ the new space is now a striking new eatery that has replaced the previous site. Speaking of the renovation, Simon Tyas, director of JMDA said

    ‘Much of the original interior was stripped out. The kitchen and back of house areas were retained in the same location, but the kitchen was converted into a theatre-style, extending into the restaurant and including a bistro oven, so diners can see their food being prepared.’

    Whitbread latest brand roll out Cookhouse & Pub featuring marble bar tops from Versital

    Made to Order Bar Tops

    Versital’s made-to-order surfaces were commissioned for the bar tops and kitchen pass tops in a luxurious white marble finish. The handcrafted surfaces bring a fresh and modern feel to the space, effortlessly complementing the contemporary colour palette of teal, mushroom and off white. Punctuated with pops of ochre yellow and showcasing wooden and copper accents, the new restaurant displays industrial elements throughout for an informal yet sophisticated dining experience.

    Cultured marble – Water Proof and Stain Proof

    Versital’s solid marble surfaces offer all the beauty of natural marble without the issues the natural product often brings – a totally unique product and the most realistic faux marble on the market. The true-to-life marble is 100% waterproof, non-porous and stain proof making it a preferred choice for bars and restaurants alike. Boasting an impressive range of over 100 exclusive finishes, Versital caters for all interior styles whether domestic or commercial.


    Gemma Stockberger, Head of Marketing and Sales for Versital UK said

    ‘Being involved with a prestigious brand such as Whitbread is always a proud moment for us. We were absolutely delighted to be specified, once again, by the designer JMDA who we love working with. All our surfaces are hand-crafted with care and it’s fantastic to see them used on beautifully designed projects being enjoyed across the UK. We can’t wait to see this new brand concept roll out across the UK over the coming year.’

    To find out more about Versital marble bar tops, or hospitality surfaces, contact  the team on 01204380780, or email sales@versital.co.uk

  4. Step Inside The Classic Refurbishment at Cannonball House

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    Classic Marble Updates to the Bar tops and Restaurant

    Well renowned and highly rated restaurant Cannonball House recently underwent a refurb on the bar and restaurant area. The facelift designed by Ambience Designs Edinburgh and installed by ECG Joinery included a new restaurant layout, bar area, bar tops and decor.

    Rated 5 star on the independent review site trip advisor, Cannonball House has an excellent reputation for food, service and decor.

    Versital Marble 'Arabesque' was used on the Cannonball House refurb in Edinburgh.

    “We were delighted that Cannonball House decided to use Versital for their new bar tops and table tops. As a highly regarded and successful restaurant we understand how important quality is to them.

    They chose the classic white marble finish ‘Arabesque’ for a look to emulate Carrara marble. They wanted the marble look, but in a waterproof and easy to care for material that would last. Versital’s custom bar tops and table tops were ideal for their needs and could be made to their exact design specifications.

    Their fitters ECG joinery could install the product themselves without the need for a specialist masonry team or equipment.”

    Gemma Stockberger, Sales Manager Versital UK

    Stone Resin Bar Tops and Table Tops

    Versital bar tops are manufactured from stone resin to the specification of designers, architects or client ready for installation. There are over 90 colour options to choose from in marble, granite and sparkle finish options.

    With each project being made to measure, giving each project the perfect size and finish for what is needed.

    Versital cultured marble in Arabesque shown here for bar tops.

    Versital also offer stone resin table tops in matching finishes in a large range of sizes. Custom table tops are also available, in the full range of imitation marble, granite and sparkle colour options.

    Waterproof Cultured Marble

    Unlike natural marble, Versital cultured marble is 100% waterproof and stain resistant making it a more practical option for high traffic areas such as bar tops and table tops. Versital offers the look of beautiful marble surfaces, but none of the problems they bring. Versital is extremely hygienic offering the anti-bacterial protection of SteriTouch, as well as being waterproof and easy to clean.

    WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DESIGNERS

    As well as manufacturing to design specification we are also on hand to offer advice to designers to help create the vision they have whilst being a practical real-world solution. We often have designers who approach us with a brief and initial design who may need advice making it work in practice.
    We were able to offer our expertise in creating a beautiful custom drop edge detail. It really helps to work alongside experienced designers.
    Our aim is to take the stress away from the designer and end client and work alongside other trades to get a good end result.
    As well as being a beautiful marble finish it offers the benefits of being extremely hygienic, easy to clean and non-porous so will not stain.

    Gemma Stockberger, Director

    For a customised cultured marble bar top quotation or table top quotation please contact Versital direct on 01204 380780, or send us a contact form.