So you have chosen to accent your kitchen and bathrooms with stunningly beautiful granite counter tops. You already understand their durability and how you will be able to set things from your stove directly onto your counter without the worry of burning your kitchen. While granite countertops are durable, they will also transform your kitchen […]
Beach Vibes: How to Design a Kitchen that Looks Like a Vacation All Year Long
Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the soft colors and bright, airy feel of a beach house all year long. With the right mix of colors and natural materials, you can create a fresh and relaxing kitchen that looks classy in any season. Let’s start with the […]
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 […]
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. […]
Granite Colors that will Match with Oak Cabinets Perfectly
Cherry, espresso wood, and white painted cabinets are all the rage, but if own or have just bought a home with cabinets that aren’t the “wood-of-the-day,” you may feel frustrated trying to update other features of the kitchen when all the decorating magazines and websites assume you can just buy new cabinets to fit the […]
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 […]
Beautiful Meets Practical: 5 Reasons to Include a Waterfall Countertop in Your Kitchen Design
Quite often, we hear clients say, “I love this stone so much. I wish I could just put the whole slab up on my wall!” Of course, that’s not an option in most homes, but the next best idea is a waterfall counter. Also called “risers,” a waterfall counter can be installed on the end […]
Pro Tips on Shopping for Marble Countertops
Ah, the magnificence of marble. It’s elegant, grand and refined all at the same time. It can transform an otherwise ordinary space into something extraordinary, and it’s one of the world’s most immediately recognizable natural stones. It’s easy to fall in love with marble countertops and walls, both in the kitchen and the bathroom. However, it can also be incredibly […]
Enliven Your Home with These Popular Countertop Materials
When does your counter space become more than just a place for work? When does it transcend its functional role into something akin to art? The answer is when your countertops are newly made from ageless, solid and beautiful stone. Few other kitchen countertop materials are as coveted or as beautiful than those made from granite, marble, quartz or soapstone. All […]
Experts agree: Granite countertops add value upon resale
You may be planning to renovate your kitchen or bathrooms and may be wondering if the substantial investment that goes into the renovation is well worth the investment. It is a good idea to consider the pros and cons of any sizable investment. Following are some researched data that suggest that major remodeling of homes […]
