Paving the way

The couple laid travertine pavers in both of their external courtyards and the entry walkway. “As a natural stone, it has a timeless character and blends seamlessly with the other materials in our home,” says Ascher. “It also stays cool underfoot in summer. We chose tumbled travertine so there’s less of a slip factor. You only have to seal it every five years, which is less maintenance.

For these reasons – and the fact that travertine’s durable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly – we use it in a lot of our gardens.”