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...
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 Brief Overview...
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...
A recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has determined that “…57% of home buyers prefer granite or natural stone countertops…” If you’re planning to sell your home and want an edge over other houses selling in your area, think about the benefits of replacing your current countertops...
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,...
Homeowners yearning to place marble in their kitchens and baths can do just that with a quartz called Caesarstone. It mimics the look of marble but has the easy-care advantages of quartz. With Caesarstone, marble lovers get a luxurious marble look in a surface that needs no sealing and is stain,...
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 in classic...
Want to get away from using harsh chemicals in your kitchen? Choose soapstone for your countertops and sinks. Like other dense stones used in kitchens, soapstone is nonporous, which makes it bacteria resistant. It’s also heat resistant, doesn’t stain, and can handle acidic foods like lemon juice. This article—Remodeling 101: Soapstone...
The warm feelings we enjoy this time of year can also extend to your—natural stone floors? Yes! Natural stone floors are not only durable and scratch resistant for active children and pets but can add value when you go to sell your home. What’s good for your family can also...
