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Exactly thirty years ago, the Portuguese-born Dias embarked on a natural stone adventure together with her father, Alexander. A Portuguese fireplace maker had approached them with the question of whether they would represent the company in the Netherlands. Not long after, Dias Schouwen was born.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy father originally trained as a blacksmith \u2014 he still makes bespoke grates, baskets and ash pans for our clients,\u201d Dias explains. \u201cBefore this, he worked in France and Portugal with marble machinery, so the material was familiar territory for him. For me, it was all completely new. I had studied at art academy and then spent nearly ten years working as a secretary at the Social and Economic Council.\u201d It meant a radical change of direction. \u201cI immediately enrolled in a natural stone course to really understand the material,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd I spoke extensively with installers, so I could also advise clients confidently on the technical side.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Paula Dias and her father Alexander in front of the fireplaces in the showroom on Laan van Meerdervoort.<\/p><\/div>\n

Made to measure<\/h2>\n

At Dias Schouwen, clients are presented with a wide range of possibilities. A wood- or pellet-burning stove, or perhaps an electric, gas or bio-ethanol fireplace? \u201cWe assess what\u2019s possible within the existing space and then create something tailored entirely to the client\u2019s wishes,\u201d Dias explains. \u201cThat starts with listening carefully and offering the right advice. In older properties, for instance, the type and size of the flue play a key role.\u201d She laughs: \u201cAnd you certainly don\u2019t want a stove with so much output that you have to open the windows while it\u2019s lit.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For those who opt against a built-in stove or fireplace, the choice of mantelpieces is just as impressive. \u201cWe design both classic and contemporary surrounds using materials such as sandstone, limestone and marble,\u201d says Dias. Each stone, she notes, has its own character. \u201cMarble is a delicate, porous material \u2014 you need to be mindful of that. But at the same time, it\u2019s wonderful to see how it acquires a patina over the years. As a Southern European, I love that. It reminds me of my grandmother\u2019s worn marble kitchen counter, full of memories.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/h2>\n

Wood burning has been widely discussed in recent years, and the future of gas remains uncertain. In practice, however, Dias notices little change. \u201cOur eco-friendly stoves emit as little particulate matter as possible, and we provide clear guidance on responsible use in different weather conditions. We also direct our clients to a trusted supplier of properly dried wood. And our gas fireplaces can run on bottled gas if needed \u2014 an excellent alternative, especially for people who light a fire primarily for atmosphere, which applies to most of our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Dias walks past the various models \u2014 \u201cDik Geurts stoves are among the very best\u201d and \u201cthese electric fireplaces by DRU are fully integrated\u201d \u2014 personal stories begin to emerge. \u201cThat marble surround over there features our family crest. We can do the same for clients. Some choose something even more personal, such as a heart carved with their own initials.\u201d With a smile, she adds: \u201cEven Princess Beatrix once ordered a fireplace from us \u2014 though of course, I can\u2019t say which one.\u201d<\/p>\n

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