If you’ve put off remodeling your kitchen, bath, or basement bar until 2019, you’ve got some exciting natural stone ideas to consider—ideas that go beyond the usual stone and color choices and slabs as countertops. What’s new for 2019? Lines, edges, patterns, and aesthetic execution! When choosing the best stone for your project, think design, […]

  They’re simple, extraordinary, and trending. Imagine facing the largest area in your room with an entire slab of the most beautiful natural stone you’ve ever seen. Except for a few small accent pieces, your decorating would be done! Natural stone slabs make extraordinary statements, and more and more renovators are visiting stone yards to […]

You can glean good information from do-it-yourself websites, even if you have no plans to do the project yourself. The Different Types of Stone Flooring, from DIY Network, offers details about five types of natural stone for flooring — marble, travertine, granite, slate, and limestone — including their characteristics and general costs to buy and install. […]

Three-dimensional wall elements? Stacked stone panel accents? Natural stone weighs heavy in the top 5 design trends of 2018. Interior designers are placing the textures, tints, patterns, and purposes of natural stones in juxtaposition to each other to create pleasing and fascinating features in homes. Other trends suggest using bold geometric designs and marble veining to […]

Can you list ten important facts about quartz countertops? Neither could I, until I read The Countertop Investigator’s Guide to Quartz. And like the title says, an expert has already investigated all you need to know about quartz countertops. You’ll learn about how they’re made, what they cost, where to buy, the common brand names, […]

Considering an accent area of stone in your home? A wall, surround, or focal point? If so, beauty should be your goal. Why settle for a less impressive look? When natural stone proves too heavy for some projects, veneer offers a great alternative. The choice, then, becomes whether to use natural stone veneer or a […]

When deciding on a particular kind of natural stone countertop, you know you’ll have to consider colors and finishes. But have you thought about the message that you want your kitchen countertops to convey? Do you want guests to see a great work of art? Do you want a more durable countertop that easily welcomes […]

There are no better words for describing natural stone. But guests who see your natural stone walkways, patios, floors, walls, and countertops might be thinking otherwise. You can set them straight. Read Four Myths about Natural Stone (And Why They’re Not True), and let your visitors know that natural stone is timeless, sustainable, durable, and affordable. Afterwards, […]

Changing your home’s décor with each season is a great idea, but what’s the best way to do that? By highlighting the beautiful colors that occur naturally in natural stone. If your home already features natural stone, such as in stone floors, countertops, or walls, draw out the existing colors with seasonal fabrics and accent […]

Creating a perfectly uniform look throughout your kitchen or bathroom might land you a spot in a remodeling showcase feature, but it might not really express who you are. If you want something unique, if you want to express yourself, then mix it up! Imagine topping your kitchen island with a stunning granite, then choosing […]

Mosaic tile masterpieces emerge when you place various colored tiles together to form patterns or pictures. Inside a home, we associate mosaic tile with backsplashes, surrounds, and countertops. But what about a bold, creative, decorative element, like waves of blue tile behind the mirror in your bathroom? Think eye-catching, refreshing, and surprising. Outside, we might […]

Polished or porous, multicolors or just one, perfectly cut tiles or irregular shapes. The floor beneath your feet serves more than just allowing you to get from point A to point B. The natural stone floor you choose represents your style and character, too. Start narrowing your choices with Your Guide to Stone Flooring. This […]

It’s a given. Nature nurtures. We’re biological beings, so it’s healthy to surround ourselves with green plants, natural stones, trickling water, and abundant sunshine — the soothing sights and sounds of nature. Where is your oasis of well-being? Chopping your favorite aromatic herbs on your natural stone kitchen countertops? Strolling through your gardens, patio, and […]

Natural stone adds beauty to any home — undeniably. But the stone you choose has work to do, too. Backsplashes, mudroom floors, kitchen countertops, bathroom surrounds! Each serves a purpose in addition to making your home beautiful. You want both — beauty and beast-like toughness. To start, consult this list of natural stones and where […]

You’ve narrowed down the types of natural stones you love best for each particular project. Now, what are your choices of finishes? Not every finish — polished, honed, brushed, leathered, flamed, bush hammered, tumbled, sandblasted, cleft face, river washing, plus others — applies to each particular type of stone. Which surface is best for how […]

You’ve spent a ton of time, money, and energy building or remodeling your indoor or outdoor living area — and your family loves your new natural stone walkways, countertops, and floors! Now it’s time to Get to Know Your Stone. Learning to live with the natural stone you’ve installed will go more smoothly if you’re […]

How can you experience the peace and beauty of nature when you can’t be outside? By creating biophilic designs and spaces within your home through building practices thought to improve human health and well-being. Imagine seeing and feeling the textures and colors of a natural environment when you step inside your home. Imagine a beautiful […]

White, black, brown, beige, and the less common blue, burgundy, gray, green, red, and yellow. Granite’s solid color palette includes stalwart choices that will coordinate with any color scheme, from classic to country. Want to see your options? Start here for lots of photos and articles on white, dark, and neutral granite colors, plus a […]