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Selecting the Right Countertop Thickness

Selecting the thickness of your natural stone countertop is a critical step in any updating or remodeling project. The thickness of the material, whether it’s granite, marble, or quartz for example, can impact the cost, installation, and the overall design of the room. So, the decision will likely be based on the style you are hoping to achieve in the kitchen or bathroom, and the budget you have available to make it happen.


Beautiful, Sleek, Black Stainless Steel. Is it Right for Your Kitchen?

The latest trend in kitchen appliances is black stainless steel. It’s sleek, it’s sexy, and will make any kitchen stand out in a crowd. Made from the same material as traditional stainless steel appliances, black stainless steel offers a warmer finish, giving existing granite, marble, and quartz countertops a completely new look.


A Brief History of the Beautiful Carrara Marble

White Carrara marble is considered to be the most prestigious natural stone in the world, with a bright and sophisticated appearance featuring intricate veins across its surface. Its aesthetic qualities have made this white marble among the most sought after material for artists, sculptors and architects alike.


The Best Ways to Use Travertine in Your Home

Travertine is one of only a few finishes that can be used throughout a homes interior and look beautiful in every application. Travertine is a spectacular sedimentary stone and there are some applications which showcase its features better than others.


The Benefits of Having a Double Island in your Kitchen

As today’s kitchens are increasingly getting larger in square footage, the idea of adding a second island rather than one single countertop island is becoming more popular. Two islands in an expansive kitchen allows for better flow, functionality, and efficiency.


Marble and Granite Quarried in America! Who Knew?

Few people realize that the United states is a leading producer of granite and marble, yet, in 2016 more than 580,000 tons of granite and over 55,000 tons of marble were produced in quarries across the country. For example, the Danby Marble Quarry located in Vermont has been producing amazing marble for over 100 years, and it has been used to build some of the country’s most iconic monuments, such as the Jefferson Memorial and the Supreme Court.


Finishes for Your Natural Stone Countertops

The popularity of granite and other natural stone countertops has also lead to an increase in the variety, which, when you consider that each slab is unique, is virtually endless. Different finishes can also add a unique look to the countertop by highlighting the colors and patterns within the stone. Done right, a finish can make stains less discernable and reduce the slabs porosity.


Top Ideas for Using Smaller Pieces of Stone

If you’re planning on installing natural stone countertops, you should also start planning on what to do with the smaller pieces. Whether you’re installing granite, quartz, marble, or other stone you’ll need to ask yourself a few questions in order to appropriately direct your fabricator before any work has started.


Lighting Design Ideas for Your Kitchen Countertops

Did you know that changing the light fixtures in your kitchen can make a world of difference? Upgrading your lighting will compliment your granite kitchen countertops by illuminating them beautifully. The kinds of bulbs you choose also play an important role in your kitchen design.


Small Kitchen? Best Ideas to Make Your Space Feel Larger

While we might all want a vast kitchen space, there is value in a smaller space for this most important room. A small kitchen, thoughtfully designed, does not need to feel claustrophobic. Not only can a smaller space look deceptively expansive, it can also be more efficient and productive.


Other Unique Colors of Marble

Were you aware that there is a vast array of marble colors available for you to select from? Generally speaking, if you asked anyone in the community what color marble countertops are, they would answer, “white”, or “gray”. This is actually a very common misconception about marble. Likewise, most consumers mistake granite countertops for marble counters all the time. However, the differences between granite and marble are that marble has a softer appearance and is veiny. While granite, on the other hand, is not.


Enjoy Entertaining? Top Upgrades to your Backyard Grilling Area

The 4th of July just passed, signaling the real start of summer and barbeque season. Is your backyard one of those projects that you have put off year after year? If you make a few upgrades to your outdoor grilling area, you will never look back. We spend so much time outside in the summer. Why not place the same kind of priority on your outdoor kitchen as your indoor kitchen by adding granite countertops?


Beautiful Backsplash Ideas

While countertops usually make the first impression in your kitchen, they are not the only bit of real estate that can make a serious design statement. Look just beyond them, to the space between your countertops and your cabinets. The backsplash offers an opportunity to not only add function to your new kitchen but also put a very personal stamp on the space.


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