In the past, you may have heard interior design experts say that dark colors should always be avoided in small spaces. However, as the field of design continues to expand, more designers are willing to challenge these rules and break away from tradition to create unique, memorable spaces. But is it okay to use dark […]
How to Pick the Best Countertops for Your Kitchen Lighting [Updated for 2022!]
[Updated 3/17/2021] When we’re helping our customers pick out new countertops, we’re always concerned with making sure they consider not only what type of granite or marble or soapstone they like – we’re also concerned with making sure that surface will look amazing in their kitchen. You and your family will spend much of your […]
Marvelous Marble for Your Kitchen Countertops
Whether you are building a home or renovating your current home when it comes to the kitchen you will have a lot of different choices to make. You will be choosing from diverse types of cabinets, pulls, knobs, back splashes and of course, your countertops. There are so many different countertop varieties out there. You […]
How to Design the Perfect Island for Your Kitchen
If you have the space, a kitchen island is the perfect combination of practical and ornamental. It gives you extra cabinet space, extra counters for working, and sometimes extra seating. It also creates a visual focal point where you can show off your countertop. Whether you are adding an island to an existing kitchen layout […]
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 […]
Around the World in Kitchen Design: From Europe to St. Louis
While local and national design trends offer plenty of ideas when it comes to your kitchen remodel, there’s an entire world of inspiration just waiting to be discovered. We’ve rounded up some of Europe’s hottest trends worthy of making their way across the Atlantic. Ready for your European kitchen tour? Germany While German design has long prioritized craftsmanship above […]
Five Tips for a Family-Together Kitchen: From Bland Space to Gathering Place
From soccer practice and PTA meetings to sleepovers at friends’ houses and work obligations, today’s families are constantly spinning off in different directions. But despite all of these obstacles to togetherness, there’s one place where families still congregate: the kitchen. So why not make yours as comfortable, livable and inviting as possible? Let’s count down a few ways to […]
7 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner on Granite Countertops
Whether you’ve had your granite countertops or marble kitchen countertops for a while, or you’re still gazing with the eyes of a new love at its lustrous surface while whipping mashed potatoes, you know granite inspires some gratitude. If you’re hosting a big Thanksgiving gathering this year, follow these tips for showing off and taking […]
Mastering the Two-Tone Kitchen: A Guide to Mixing Granite Colors
In the last few years, architects, designers, and decorators have been turning to a “mix and match” look in the kitchen for an off-the-beaten path look. Whether you shake it up with two different cabinet colors or two different granite colors, this unexpected twist on the traditional kitchen will add a bit of complexity to […]
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 […]
