Arch City Granite & Marble

St. Louis Granite Countertop Specialist

8 Things to Avoid on Your Granite Countertops

Granite is one of the toughest igneous rocks forged in the depths of the earth, so you’d think you could get away with just about anything on your granite countertops. Yes, granite is tougher than nails—but it’s not just the granite you need to worry about. Understanding proper cleaning methods and what not to put […]

How to Pick Perfect Countertop to Match Espresso Cabinets

Espresso. The word itself is full of rich, aromatic connotations. Espresso wood cabinets are a bold statement in the kitchen, whether you are going for dark luxury or crisp contrast and bright elegance. How do you find a countertop that will work with your beautiful cabinets, accentuating their best features and creating a consistent aesthetic […]

10 Ideas to Inspire a Truly Unique Kitchen

Sometimes you’ve just got to march to the beat of your own pots and pans. So, here are ten ways to break the Jell-O mold and create a truly unique kitchen that will stand out. Thinking Outside the Box with Cabinets 1. Open/ Exposed Shelves We are so used to seeing cabinet doors hiding all […]

11 Quartz Counters that Really Do Look Like Marble

Who doesn’t love a kitchen with classic marble counters? Unfortunately, marble tends to be softer and more susceptible to etching than granite counters. Of course, with proper care and maintenance, you can keep marble looking pristine in your kitchen for years. However, many of our clients want both the fresh, bright marble look and a […]

Back to Black: How to Decorate with Black Counters & Cabinets in the Kitchen

Decorating with black granite countertops continues as a popular kitchen countertop option all the time.  From classic black-and-white to luxuriously dark rooms, using black as a central “color” (for lack of better way to put it) never goes out of style. There are so many different reasons and ways to incorporate black into your kitchen. […]

3 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Granite Edge

Choosing a right edge profile for your new granite or quartz countertops is one of the important steps during your shopping process. Here are the three criteria that you can follow for a great outcome for your stone countertops project. In the “old days,” we had to fabricate all our granite edges completely by hand […]

7 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Quartz Countertops

Granite countertops might be all the rage right now, but you can’t count out the power and allure of quartz. Quartz countertops are a high quality asset to any kitchen, offering an instant facelift and boost in design. If you’re in the process of remodeling your kitchen and you aren’t sure which countertop material you […]

10 Granite Colors That Are a Perfect Fit for White Cabinets

White cabinets. Timeless, fresh, adaptable. They are an enduring kitchen favorite, whether you are installing them new or painting existing cabinets for an uplifting change of pace. White cabinets pair well with a large variety of granite patterns. Of course, white-on-white and black and white are always reliable style choices, or you could go for […]

Six Brown Granite Colors that Will Make Any Kitchen Beautiful

The color brown is a mixture of all three primary colors: yellow, red, and blue. It is a primal color, the color of the earth that allows all plants and food to grow. From wooded mountaintops to endless deserts, this color represents the most ancient qualities of our planet. Decorating with earth tones, especially brown […]

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