Start with the room, not the product code
A custom stone table is not a standard cart purchase. The quote starts with the room, seating count, access constraints, stone direction, and the level of client approval required.
For designer-led projects, the most useful first brief includes a floor plan, preferred dimensions, reference images, delivery suburb, project deadline, and any known lift or stair constraints.
Shortlist stone before finalising shape
The material changes the table. Travertine, marble, quartzite, and sintered stone each carry different maintenance, movement, weight, cost, and durability implications.
Samples should be used to confirm colour direction and client confidence. They do not guarantee exact slab movement, so final approval should include stone review where available.
Expect a staged quote process
A serious Australian quote should state from-pricing, final dimensions, stone, finish, edge profile, lead-time assumptions, freight assumptions, delivery access requirements, deposit terms, and care expectations.
This is how the site should beat generic furniture retail: by reducing expensive uncertainty before the deposit is paid.