Academy Marble | Marble, Quartzite & Quartz Countertop Design

Are Waterfall Countertops the Right Choice for Your Modern Home?

Academy Marble | November 8, 2018

Waterfall countertops Waterfall counters are countertops that flow seamlessly over the horizontal surface of counters and change directions to run vertically until they reach the floor. With smooth lines and right angles, counters finished with waterfall edges are the hottest trend in interior design for kitchens and bathrooms. However, they aren’t the perfect choice for every home or lifestyle. Continue reading to discover if waterfall countertops are right for your home.

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Black Galaxy Granite Makes the Perfect Halloween Kitchen

Academy Marble | October 23, 2018

Black Galaxy Granite - Kitchen Black cats, black hats, and plenty of black decorations make for the perfect Halloween spirit. But, homeowners with Black Galaxy granite countertops definitely have the perfect Halloween Kitchen! This stunning natural stone makes an ideal backdrop for Halloween decorations, parties and holiday get-togethers. It’s highly stain resistant, making it a great countertop for people who enjoy entertaining. However, this black countertop will do more than impress party goers at Halloween. It’s a durable, low-maintenance, year-round, classic color make for the most sophisticated and luxurious Connecticut homes and kitchens.

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Get Inspired by These 5 Kitchen Countertop Ideas for Your Next Renovation

Academy Marble | October 17, 2018

Are you getting ready for your next kitchen renovation project and searching for fresh ideas? Home renovation can seem like a daunting process, but doing your research beforehand and knowing the design aesthetic you prefer can make it less stressful.

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Fall in Love with these 5 Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Ideas to Get You Ready for the Holidays

Academy Marble | October 10, 2018

Autumn’s falling leaves line a path that leads right to the holiday season. It’s time to remodel for the holidays so that you and your guests enjoy each gathering in style and comfort. At Academy Marble, getting your kitchen or bathroom ready for the holidays is our specialty. Our countertop and vanity updates can be completed in seven days or less for a quick turnaround and little disruption before the holidays.

Consider the following holiday remodeling ideas to make your home the destination for holiday events.

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Kitchen Design Budget: We Breakdown The Cost of Natural Stone Countertops

Academy Marble | September 28, 2018

Renovating or remodeling any room is costly, but kitchens and bathrooms rank among the most expensive revamp because of the cost of natural stone countertops. It’s important to spend time shopping around to get the best price possible for your budget.

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Why Professionals Choose Cosentino

Academy Marble | September 26, 2018

In the world of stone, the name Cosentino is synonymous with luxury, durability, and uniqueness. A family-owned, global corporation headquartered in Almeria, Spain, The Cosentino Group^© manufacturers leading brands of luxury surfaces, such as Silestone^®, Dekton^® and Sensa by Cosentino^® – all technologically advanced surfaces for creating spaces and unique designs for residential and commercial use.

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7 Quartz Countertop Myths Debunked

Academy Marble | September 6, 2018

Quartz countertops are one of the most durable types of countertops and although they have been around for a long while, it’s not until recently that we’ve seen more and more people selecting quartz for either their kitchens and bathrooms. But amazingly, as quartz countertops increase in popularity, so do the misconceptions around quartz. … MORE

8 Natural Stones Now Trending in Connecticut’s Luxury Homes

Academy Marble | August 23, 2018

While natural stone surfaces rarely go out of style, there are certain colors of stone that are more trendy and popular in Connecticut’s luxury homes than others. Natural stone has always been a popular choice among architects and builders for landscape design, kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor kitchens, and flooring. Its durability, aesthetics and classic appeal are a given, but more and more homeowners are bringing their own sense of color and style to the design process, and this is what they’re choosing.

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Santa Cecilia Granite: A Sure Bet for Most Any Kitchen Design

Academy Marble | August 14, 2018

Granite has long been a solid choice for kitchens, especially given the variety of different granite colors and slabs available. Although it is commonly used for kitchen countertops, people also love it for flooring, tiling around a fireplace, as a backsplash or even in the bathroom around the tub since granite can withstand all the elements, which even makes it an ideal option for outside use. But among all the granites, Santa Cecilia Granite has established itself as a popular choice among homebuyers and designers looking for an always satisfying, versatile natural stone surface. … MORE

Choosing Granite Countertop Finishes

Academy Marble | August 2, 2018

One of the most appealing features of granite countertops are the variety of finishes you can choose to highlight the elements of your slab. If you’re like many homeowners, granite is a go-to option when it’s time to upgrade from an outdated counter. And, there’s a reason for that.

Granite is available in hundreds of colors, including shades of white, black, gray, green, blue, red, pink, yellow and tan. The colors can be bold or muted, patterned, speckled, dotted, veined or a combination. Because each piece of granite is made from a unique mineral makeup, each stone countertop is a unique work of art. And if that wasn’t enough, granite is more than just art. It’s a workhorse in the kitchen. The sharpest knives won’t scratch it, and a bubbling pot won’t mar it. It’s just about as close to the perfect countertop that a homeowner can select.

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