One of the most important steps in choosing natural stone countertops is visiting the stone yard to select the exact slabs for your kitchen. But standing in the stone yard without everything you need can be very distressing. What DO you need to take with you? 17 Tips for Selecting Natural...
You chose wisely when you decided to have natural stone countertops installed in your latest building project. And now that the contractor has left the premises and you’ve cleaned up the construction dust, how do you make your new countertop investment last? How do you keep that brand-new look alive...
“Visit the stone yard and select the slab yourself,” is good advice we often hear when choosing natural stone for countertops. But a lot should go into the process before you step out into a stone yard and are overwhelmed with the number of slabs you’ll have to choose from. How...
The “lavish and elaborate” baths of the ancient Roman Empire can be yours when you install the elegance of natural stone in your shower. But which stone? The Romans most often chose marble, but if that’s not your style, you have other options. You can start by referring to Five Perfect Types...
This new kitchen has quartz countertops that look like Soapstone! The backsplash is a handmade subway tile with dark grey grout and the framed area over the stove laid in a herringbone pattern. Stunning!
Enter a showroom, and you’ll soon become overwhelmed by the choices of brands, styles, and characteristics of quartz for countertops. Before you choose your quartz only by its color, it’s best to know what you’re buying. All quartz shares certain characteristics, but the brands vary greatly. Start by reading A...
Did you know you can create your own staycation destination just by installing a home bar? A bar with a natural stone top can transform your ordinary oasis into the extraordinary. Choose the luxurious look and feel of granite, the stunning look of marble, the perfect color of quartz, or...
The backsplash is often last on the list of decisions that need made during a kitchen build or remodel. Why not make it a focal point, a design element that’s both beautiful and functional? Backsplash designs can pull the look of your whole kitchen together or provide a perfectly placed...
Granite’s the go-to natural stone when choosing countertops for your outdoor kitchen. It will hold up to whatever Mother Nature throws at it. But, over time, your pristine countertops might start to look a bit weathered. Not to worry. Sealing them will help prevent moisture absorption from the raw elements,...
It’s not too late to update your home with a trend that will last a lifetime—adding natural stone. What are the latest trends? Read Stone and Surfacing Trends to Watch to learn how more and more homeowners are adding natural stone statement walls, stone in the bedroom, stone as art, stone...
