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How to Decide Between Honed vs Polished Granite

| July 10, 2021

honed vs polished granite-ny Upgrading your home can be a fun and exciting process, especially when it comes time to selecting the granite countertops for your kitchen or bath. When you get it right, you can enjoy the lasting thrill of living spaces that are designed to perfectly suit your personal taste. However, choosing the right granite finish for your countertops can be a tough decision; granite countertops can last a lifetime if properly maintained so this is a decision you will have to live with for a long time. 

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How to Design a Kitchen Island Featuring Natural Stone

| July 1, 2021

How to Design a Kitchen Island If you’d like to increase the functionality or prep space (as well as endless entertaining opportunities) in your kitchen, adding a kitchen island is a great solution. A spacious kitchen island allows you to make the most of this bustling area of the household. And by adding natural stone countertops to the equation, you’ll not only elevate the beauty and elegance of your space, but you’ll also boost your home value.

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7 L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas

| May 26, 2021

L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas An L-shaped kitchen is ideal for outdoor areas, including patio, deck, or pavilion spaces, as it provides convenient, functional flow for cooks without creating a barrier between cooking and lounge/entertaining space (as a U-shaped layout might). Here are just a few L-shaped outdoor kitchen designs that provide ideas for how to make the most of your exterior living space.

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Upgrade Your Space with These 6 T-Shaped Kitchen Island Countertops

| April 20, 2021

T-Shaped Kitchen Island Countertops The addition of a kitchen island is a great design element to make a kitchen’s space more functional. Whether your kitchen is large or small, a kitchen island can increase prep space and storage and even add space for seating. If your family likes to gather during cooking, you love to entertain guests, or you simply don’t have enough space for a breakfast nook or a traditional dining table, a kitchen island can be an ideal solution.

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How to Clean Quartzite Countertops in 4 Easy Steps (Plus One Common Mistake to Avoid)

| April 15, 2021

How to Clean Quartzite Countertops Quartzite not only features a wide range of colors and eye-catching patterns like its marble and granite counterparts, but it’s also a more durable option than other natural stone varieties, ranking at a 7 on the MOHs hardness scale. Bits of quartz crystals embedded into these stone slabs add natural sparkle and shine. In addition to its beauty and durability, quartzite is also extremely versatile and works well in both interior and exterior designs.

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