Unlike shopping for other home needs like home appliances or furniture, granite countertops don’t come with a set price tag. We all want the best prices for any product we want to buy, and it’s natural to shop around for the prices of granite countertops at different granite suppliers in your area. But how do […]
Protecting Granite Countertops in Outdoor Kitchens
Granite: It’s not just for your indoor kitchen countertops, anymore. As outdoor kitchens continue to grow in popularity, people naturally want to install granite countertops right next to and all around their outdoor grills, sinks, refrigerators and fireplace. And why wouldn’t they? Everyone knows that granite countertops are as durable as they are beautiful. But it does […]
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 […]
Is white granite right for your kitchen?
White is a magical color. It represents purity and perfection, confidence and cleanliness. When used correctly, it can complement any other color or quickly become the center of attention, delivering a “wow factor” few other colors can touch. It also lends light to rooms, makes small spaces appear larger than they are and can be […]
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. […]
Use “Marsala” as You Decorate Around Your Granite Countertops
Every year the experts at Pantone pick a color that represents what is happening in the world of design today. They review what clothing designers are showing on the runway, study what furniture designers are doing with their latest collections, and follow the color trends on television and movies sets. And from what they find, […]
Green Ways to Clean Granite Countertops
There are a lot of reasons to avoid using mass-produced, chemical-based cleaning products on your granite countertops. Chief among them are the health consequences, the negative impact they have on the environment and the damage they can do to your countertops. Cleaning products are marketed as marvels of modern engineering. However, household cleaning products can have […]
How to Remove Stains from Granite Countertops
Stains happen — wine spills, water leaks and olive oil makes its way from the measuring spoon to your granite countertops. If you’re lucky enough to notice, you can quickly wipe up the spill and prevent a stain. But if you don’t notice, if the foreign substance remains on the granite for more than 20 or […]
Helpful Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen Counters
Your kitchen countertops are where your life’s business gets done. They’re where you set your cup of coffee while scanning your iPad every morning. They’re where you set the mail, prep the meals and help the little ones with their homework. It’s where your family gathers to talk, plan and prepare for its days. It’s no wonder, […]
Marble Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts
If you’re lucky enough to have marble countertops in your home, you’re going to want to know exactly how to clean and maintain them. Marble, that magnificent, soft, all-natural stone that is known for its stunning aesthetics, requires a particular type of cleaning and care—one that isn’t too difficult or too time consuming but is […]
