How to Pick the Right Granite Color for Kitchen Countertops

Granite is a rich and luscious natural stone that can be used in a number of applications, but what makes it really stand out as a favorite choice for kitchen countertops is that it’s durable, sustainable and timeless. Each piece of granite is a wholly unique work of art created by Mother Nature, and the colors and variety of veining […]

Kitchen Layouts to Consider for Your New Home

When it comes to comfort and convenience, the kitchen might be the most important room in your home. The kitchen is where you cook, eat, converse, celebrate and solve problems. As a result, this space needs to be functional, but it also needs to be a place where the entire family feels comfortable, starting with the layout. […]

5 Benefits of Sealing Granite Countertops

Granite is durable and beautiful, which makes it a popular choice for kitchen countertops. However, even though they’re resistant to many chemicals, they’re not completely impervious to the damages caused by everyday kitchen use. Read on to learn how sealing granite countertops can go a long way towards maintaining them for years to come. Prevent Stains […]

What You Should Look for in a Granite Fabricator

Choosing the right stone is only one step in ensuring your granite installation is the best it can be. Granite fabricators are responsible for the fit, quality, workmanship and craft of your granite installation, which can mean the difference between a stunning installation and a complete disaster. So, how do you decide which granite fabricator to trust with your […]

Bringing Granite into Your Home Office

When most people think about granite, they envision kitchen counters topped with impressive slabs. And sometimes, they envision quartz, mica and feldspar coming together to create the perfect living space for cooking and conversation. However, granite is a much more versatile stone, and in the hands of expert granite fabricators, a granite remnant can be crafted to fit […]

5 Alternatives for Granite Countertops

Granite countertops are arguably the most popular kitchen countertop material in the United States — and with very good reason. Granite countertops are durable, no two are exactly alike and they look absolutely amazing in nearly any kitchen, which could explain why so many people are having them installed. Yes, there are a lot of […]

A Guide to Selecting the Right Granite Color for a Kitchen

The kitchen might be the most important room in your house. It’s where your family congregates, cooks and holds its most important conversations. And, it’s the room where many of us form memories that can last a lifetime. This is why it’s imperative to design a kitchen that is a comfortable and capable living space. When designing […]

Comparison of Undermount Sink Choices for Kitchen Countertops

When remodeling a kitchen and installing a granite countertop, homeowners often choose to replace their old kitchen sink with a new sink. At Arch City Granite, we recommend undermount sinks for use with granite countertops. Since these sinks are mounted below the countertop, there is a smooth line of granite counter, with the sink mounted […]

5 Facts to Keep in Mind When Renovating a House

Renovating a home is one part science, one part art. The science portion is relatively easy — you hire people to sketch out your desired changes, commit your ideas to design schematics, and then renovate your home in accordance with the specifications. It’s the art part that’s complicated. While there are hard-and-fast rules your contractors need to follow […]

Build a Small Bathroom with these Bold Design Ideas

If your home was built in the 1960s, 70s or 80s, you might be facing the challenge of making your small bathroom stand out in your home’s design. While bathrooms have been growing in size over the last two decades, the average size of those built 30 or more years ago is 5 feet x 8 feet — […]