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Trending Natural Stone Fireplace Ideas for 2023

Academy Marble | December 19, 2022

For some homeowners, a fireplace is a luxury item that creates a stunning centerpiece for the family room. For others, it serves as a very real and practical source of heat during the cold winter months.

Fireplaces may burn wood or run on gas or electricity. Some are merely decorative, giving off no heat but helping to create a cozy ambiance. Whether your fireplace is functional or cosmetic, it can be an attractive feature not only for prospective buyers down the line but also as the focal point of your interior design.

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How to Pair Calacatta Oro Extra Marble in Your Kitchen, from Cabinets to Backsplash

Academy Marble | December 3, 2022

Within the Calacatta marble family, which tends to feature a white background with prominent gray veining, several variations may catch your fancy. In modern design, Calacatta Oro Extra marble offers distinct appeal.

While Calacatta Gold, Calacatta Oro, and Calacatta Oro Extra are often referred to interchangeably, there are some slight deviations.

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How to Select the Right Quartz Fireplace Surrounds for Your Connecticut Home

Academy Marble | December 1, 2022

Right Quartz Fireplace

You might have heard that quartz isn’t as heat-resistant as natural stone. While this is true, it can still withstand high temperatures, including the ambient heat from a fireplace. It also offers a slew of additional benefits; crushed quartz bonded with resins is not only strong and durable but also nonporous, and it never needs to be sealed, unlike natural stone varieties. … MORE

5 Kitchens and Baths Featuring Statuario Corchia Marble

Academy Marble | November 15, 2022

Italian marbles are famous for its luminous white background and expressive veining. Most people are familiar with the crisp gray veins of Calacatta marble and the soft, wispy strokes of Carrara marble. In contrast, Statuario marble varieties offer bolder styling with chunky, dark, gray-to-black veining in high variation patterns. … MORE

Add the “Wow” Factor to Your New York Home with a Matte Black Kitchen

Academy Marble | November 10, 2022

Unless you’re leaning toward the classic styling of a black-and-white kitchen, black probably isn’t your first choice when it comes to planning a remodel. However, with cooler neutrals dominating over the past several years, black has slowly crept in as a viable choice for cabinets, countertops, and entire kitchen spaces. … MORE

5 Small New York Apartment Kitchen Design Ideas that Maximize Space and Functionality

Academy Marble | November 5, 2022

A small apartment is a fact of life for many homeowners in New York City, but just because your living space has a small footprint doesn’t mean it can’t be functional and appealing. Here are just a few ideas to optimize your small New York kitchen space for daily use while imbuing your kitchen with a welcoming ambiance. … MORE

All You Need to Know about Alleanza Quartz

Academy Marble | November 1, 2022

Quartz has become a popular choice for modern home renovations due to the incredible strength, versatility, and practical appeal of this engineered surface material. Not only will it stand up admirably to life in a busy household, but it comes in a range of colors, patterns, and styles to suit any design sensibilities. … MORE

The 2023 New York Kitchen and Bath Countertop Design Guide

Academy Marble | October 17, 2022

If you’re in the market for a new countertop but aren’t sure where to start with choosing the material, color, design, or style, the latest New York kitchen, and bath design trends can be the ideal source for inspiration. … MORE

Kitchen Countertop and Cabinet Combinations for Veined Stone

Academy Marble | October 17, 2022

The attractive look of veined stone is found in a variety of materials, such as granite, marble, quartz, and other natural stone options. The veining in these popular choices for kitchen countertops adds an element of depth and visual interest without being overdone or overbearing. … MORE

The Invisible Kitchen Design Trend and How to Incorporate It into Your Home

Academy Marble | October 17, 2022

The kitchen has always been central to the daily lives of the people who use it. Now more than ever, it’s the room that really has become the heart of the home.

Such a significant room demands increasingly high-performance, environmentally friendly materials along with appliances that use as little energy as possible. It also requires a design that detracts from the often chaotic nature of kitchens.

Enter the newest kitchen trend that is taking the design world by storm: invisible kitchens. Not only do invisible kitchens serve as multifunctional spaces but they also conceal that multi-functionality. … MORE

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Trending Natural Stone Fireplace Ideas for 2023

How to Pair Calacatta Oro Extra Marble in Your Kitchen, from Cabinets to Backsplash

How to Select the Right Quartz Fireplace Surrounds for Your Connecticut Home

5 Kitchens and Baths Featuring Statuario Corchia Marble

Add the “Wow” Factor to Your New York Home with a Matte Black Kitchen

5 Small New York Apartment Kitchen Design Ideas that Maximize Space and Functionality

All You Need to Know about Alleanza Quartz

The 2023 New York Kitchen and Bath Countertop Design Guide

Kitchen Countertop and Cabinet Combinations for Veined Stone

The Invisible Kitchen Design Trend and How to Incorporate It into Your Home

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