When it comes to kitchen islands, the versatility and function they can provide is reason enough to want one. While some islands simply add extra counter/prep space and storage, a lot of islands can serve as an additional dining area for your family and friends. Some islands even have sinks or stoves installed inside, which …
Stone, synthetic, marble, granite…when you’re looking at different counter options and home design materials, things can get pretty overwhelming pretty quickly. You probably don’t know a lot about counter materials other than what you’ve heard from friends and on snippets of home design shows, just like most people. But if you’re going to make the …
Countertops are one of the main features of a house and can make or break the décor in your kitchen or bathroom. With all the materials and designs that are available in today’s market, it is hard to choose the correct material for your home. To be able to get a better understanding of the …
When I think about tile countertops, I think about the kitchen in my grandparent’s house growing up. While that makes me smile with all the warm and fuzzy memories, I cannot say it makes me want to run out and fill my kitchen countertop with tile. This type of design was popular in the …
Got granite? Few elements add such beauty to your kitchen as a sweeping expanse of a polished granite countertop. Granite raises the resale value of your home and lends an upscale appearance to your favorite space. But this natural stone finish also requires specialized care to keep it looking bright and new. Use the wrong …
Black kitchen countertops are currently getting a charge out of the spotlight. Hard-wearing, they are an amazingly viable decision for kitchen worktops since they hide the dirt, conceal cracks, and are not easily stained. This granite type is also providing a powerful performance. Strong and durable as any other granite, dark granite countertops will always …
What is a quartz countertop, and how is it made? Glad you asked! Quartz countertops are man-made, engineered stone slabs created with the natural mineral quartz, which happens to be one of the hardest minerals found in the Earth. In fact, it ranks as a 7 on the Moh’s Hardness Scale, which measures scratch-resistance. To …
Quartz is a popular building material worldwide due to its availability and durability. At first glance, quartz in the form of rock may look like any other rock, but it’s a versatile mineral that plays an integral role in the home building and decorating world. The options for incorporating quartz into your home may seem …
When looking to get a quality kitchen countertop for your kitchen renovation, you have to look at the proper wide variety of surfaces that fit in well for your needs like a granite countertop, quartz countertop, or even a wood countertop. => If you’re looking for photos – click here for our main kitchen photo …
Quartz countertops first came about in 1963 when it was invented by the Italian company Breton. Over 50 years later, all quartz worktops still come from the same source after the company licensed the Bretonstone technology to 52 companies all over the world. It soon became popular in Italy and Europe for decades but only …
Marble is one of the most popular, most beautiful and oldest natural stones. It’s so beautiful and so old that it dates back in the days of antiquity when the ancient Greeks and Romans chose it for sculptures, pillars and buildings. Its original name “Marmaros” is a Greek word that means something that’s shining and …
Welcome to our ultimate guide to granite countertops! This guide will cover the different types of granite available to you, the approximate costs of purchasing and installing granite, and much more. Granite is a fantastic material for countertops, whether they’re in your bathroom, kitchen, or in a home bar area. It’s incredibly durable: you can …