Your kitchen isn’t really about the appliances or the cupboards. It’s all about the countertops. Countertops are never overlooked, always in use and the first thing most people notice when they make their way into your kitchen. If you really want to make your kitchen countertops stand out (and who doesn’t?), you’re going to want […]
Arch City will Measure Out Your Stone Countertop with Digital Precision
Fabricators and do-it-yourselfers share an old axiom: “Measure twice, cut once.” How long do you think it took people to figure out that spending a little more time on the front end of a project can save a lot of time and money on the back end? Probably a while. There’s another axiom that has been […]
Kitchen Island Design ideas for a New Home
Your kitchen island can be an oasis of calm in a sea of chaos. Amid the constant cooking, conversation and commotion of daily living, it stands at the ready with extra counter space, storage and amenities, ready to make your life just a little bit easier. If you’re building a new house, make sure to carefully […]
What you need to know before building an outdoor kitchen
It’s a fact that the kitchen is the most popular room in the house. It’s where you gather with family and friends to cook, converse and commiserate and celebrate. It’s where homework gets done, decisions get made and quiet moments are spent early in the morning, before the day’s rat race begins–just you, the newspaper […]
The difference between carrara and calacatta marble
One is called Calacatta and comes from the Carrara region of Italy. The other is called called Carrara and comes from Tuscany. One is gray, the other white. They are often confused for one another, but they have distinct differences that can help you determine which is right for your home. Whether you’re debating between […]
Tips on selecting the best granite countertop colors for a kitchen
You can go with a Magma Gold, Alaskan White or Chocolate Bordeaux. If none of those seem to fit your style, you can work with the Emerald Pearl, the Coffee Brown with a Suede Finish or the Fantasy Blue. Or maybe you you just want to hedge your bets and go with the African Rainbow. […]
How to Measure Granite Kitchen Countertops
When it comes to kitchen counter space, more is better–especially when those counters are covered in granite. This is why figuring out exactly how much counterspace your kitchen can handle is so important. Accurately measuring granite countertops allows you to maximize your kitchen’s square footage to ensure that you have enough space to prep and […]
The amazing benefits of Natural Stone Countertops
Natural stone countertops, vinyl countertops, or some other kind of countertop? That’s the question a lot of homeowners ask themselves when they are building a new house or remodeling their existing home. Most have an open mind when they initially ask the question. But, when faced with the facts, they quickly fall in love with natural […]
The best ways to complement your kitchen island
The kitchen island has become the perfect complementary component for any cooking space. It occupies a prominent place in the heart of this space, standing at the ready to assist with everything from food preparation to cooking to homework to entertaining family and friends. Yes, those marvelous stand-alone structures certainly do play an important role in […]
Design your kitchen island countertops and avoid these missteps
To design the perfect kitchen island, you need to trust your instincts, follow some common-sense guidelines and avoid common mistakes that can make your island less than perfect. Here’s a look at five common mistakes you need to avoid when designing a kitchen island: Disrupting the “Kitchen Triangle.” It’s called the “Kitchen Triangle,” and it just […]
