Category: Stone Selection

Color Scheme Series: How to Create a Stunning White on White Kitchen

There’s nothing quite like a classic, white kitchen to make your space feel open, airy and clean. For this reason, white kitchens are always on-trend, but unfortunately sometimes don’t receive more attention from homeowners undertaking a kitchen design or makeover because they can be perceived as being ‘vanilla.’ But that simply is not the case. Here… Read More


How to Use Pinterest for Kitchen Design Ideas

You know you want to renovate your kitchen, but figuring out how to make the best use of available space, upgrade materials and generally improve the most used room in your house is no easy undertaking for the average homeowner. That said, you don’t need to rely on your interior designer skills to do all… Read More



Quartzite vs. Granite: 5 Key Differences

If you’re considering natural stone for the countertop surfaces in your home, you might look at samples of quartzite and granite and hopelessly wonder which is which and how they differ. Natural stone varieties like granite and quartzite share common attributes, it’s true, but when you begin researching these different types of stone, you’ll find that… Read More



6 Cambria Quartz Countertop Options to Consider for Your Home

There are plenty of reasons to love engineered quartz countertops. There’s the fact that they’re comprised of over 90% natural stone, which gives them the depth and dimension you expect with any natural stone product. The remaining materials include resins and polymers that create a hard, non-porous surface, making for exceptional resilience and durability, as well as… Read More


5 Veined Quartz Countertops that Mimic the Look of Natural Stone

Quartz stone countertops have recently exploded in popularity and are quickly becoming a favorite surface for use in kitchen and bath applications. And it’s no wonder given the many benefits of selecting a quartz surface for your home, including low-maintenance, high durability and a large selection of stone colors and texture.


Vermont Danby Marble vs. Carrara and Calacatta Marble

When it comes to transforming your kitchen, bathroom or other utility rooms in the home, a popular option is to create bright, open spaces with natural stone, like marble. Among the most popular marbles are those that feature a combination of white and gray for a modern neutral that goes great with both light and dark… Read More



Fantasy Brown Marble vs. Fantasy Brown Quartzite

There have been many great debates in the course of history…including the great debate among stone fabricators, designers and builders: is Fantasy Brown a marble stone or a quartzite stone? Although these two types of natural stones are similar in nature, they have their distinctive qualities. So, why is it so hard to easily categorize Fantasy… Read More