Not enough people spend time thinking about how much (or how little) sheen they want on their stone until it’s installed. We get it, it’s easy to get wrapped up in looking at color and veining that you forget about everything else! However, this aspect has a huge effect on how the stone actually looks …
Onyx is a showstopper of a stone. Used for centuries in jewelry, carvings, and for architectural accents, the stone’s stunning swirls and speckles of rich, vibrant color and unusual translucency make it an extremely sought-after material. Rarer than fine marble and highly desirable for its unique appearance, onyx remains a popular choice for homeowners looking …
A common concern about stone countertops is how they’ll wear over time. As one of the most highly-used surfaces in your home, it just wouldn’t be economical to have something that looks crummy in just a few years! And, while durability is one of the best reasons to chose a natural stone countertop, they can …
Dotting the streets of historic towns and beloved in meandering garden paths, cobblestones are some of the most recognizable (and charming!) stones used in hardscaping. Simply put, cobbles are rounded stones that are traditionally used to pave roads and paths. They are usually between two and ten inches in diameter or length and are often …
Take a deep breath: no matter how much you might baby your stone countertop, scratches are inevitably going to appear. It happens to everyone at some point or another, and it’s nearly impossible to prevent — so cut yourself some slack! The good news is that minor scratches can be easily fixed no matter what …
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Beloved by emperors and artisans alike, marble has been one of the most beautiful and sought-after stones for centuries. Whether it’s as pure white as snow or streaked with dramatic, colorful veins, each piece of marble is a unique and stunning work of art and, when used in the home, adds an undeniable touch of …
Mosaics — flat, colored tiles of glass, stone or ceramic arranged to create intricate scenes of people, places, animals, and designs — is one of the oldest forms of art in the world. Although mosaics can be found in many countries and were developed in many different ancient civilizations, mosaics were most prominent in the …
Now that the temperature is warming up we’re heading full-steam into spring, how is your yard looking? A great way to spruce things up after winter’s wrath is by doing a little hardscaping or adding stone accents to enhance your front and back yard. However, you can forget about adding Belgian block around the driveway …
If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in your home, you know that it can actually be a tricky design feature to deal with. The existing fireplace may not match your design style, or the color may be too dark or too light for your room. Or, maybe it takes up too much visual …
The beauty of natural stone is that no two pieces are exactly alike. Your piece of stone is a unique piece of art forged by mother nature over centuries using heat, pressure, and lots of different minerals and organic materials. The way these minerals settle into the stone is what causes the huge array of …
