Category: Quartzite

How to Increase Home Value in Connecticut with These Savvy Updates

In 2019, emerging market realities require consideration when you set out to increase your home’s value in Connecticut. Connecticut is home to some of the oldest homes in the United States. Trendy is not a word typically associated with its stately homes, however, even the finest homes need a makeover periodically. At Academy Granite &… Read More


Kitchen Design Trends to Look Out for in 2019

The kitchen design trends to look out for in 2019 represent a significant shift in kitchen interior design. These looks signal a new wave of ideas which will dominate trends going forward. We may not be ready to start thinking about the 2020s, but the new decade is just a year away. To embrace the… Read More




8 Natural Stones Now Trending in Connecticut’s Luxury Homes

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… Read More



Pros & Cons of Quartzite Countertops

Discovering Quartzite Countertops and Surrounds Before discussing the pros and cons of quartzite it is very important to understand that quartzite and quartz are not the same material. Many people confuse these two when, in fact, they are totally different in origin and physical nature. Quartzite is a natural stone material. It begins life as… Read More