The finest marble used during the Roman Empire came from the Carrara quarries in Tuscany, the same region where Calacatta is extracted. Carrara marble is highly sought after by homeowners…
Nature doesn’t create all types of natural stone the same. Some happen to be more durable and resilient than others, particularly in terms of hardness. Most of the types of…
Whether in the kitchen or the bathroom, marble countertops are a high mark of interior design. There’s no question marble is one of the prettiest construction materials you can install…
Alkaline substances are defined by their acidity as measured on the pH logarithmic scale, which runs from zero to .14. Alkaline measures directional on a scale from .7 to .14,…
Natural-stone floors and countertops in the kitchen are a dream come true for many homeowners, but this happens to be the living space where food spills are most likely to…
The use of natural stone for interior decoration purposes is a trend that never goes out of style, and this doesn’t have to be limited to flooring or countertops. Just…
Center islands have been a mainstay of North American interior design since before the 1980s, and they continue to be the most sought-after residential kitchen upgrade in 2019, second only…
When you go shopping for natural-stone tiles, slabs, or panels for your home, you’re likely to be offered various types of finished surfaces. There are various kinds of finishing styles…
As an owner of natural-stone countertops, there’s one thing you should always keep in mind: all natural-stone materials installed in your home are bound to change to some degree. Your…
Even though entrances, foyers, and living rooms are the main focal points of many homes, most prospective homebuyers make it a point to walk through kitchens and bathrooms, which incidentally…
When it comes to selecting countertop materials for kitchens or bathrooms, it’s impossible to go wrong with marble, at least in terms of aesthetics. Like with many other gifts created…
Everyone knows marble looks great and is probably one of the best investments a homeowner can make, but there are many other aspects of this natural stone that are worth…
The granite slabs many American homeowners have chosen for their kitchen and bathroom countertops may not be considered granite by scientists in the fields of geology, mineralogy, and petrology. Even…
Stone remnants are pieces of tile or slab that are left over after installing natural stone. Masonry workers often order material in excess of the measurements they take in case…
In October 2018, an article published by The New York Times provided an interesting glimpse of modern interior design trends. The focus of the article was a Manhattan penthouse that…
Everyone wants a large and luxurious bathroom to sit and relax in at the end of the day, but what do you do if your bathroom is smaller than you’d…
Stacked stone is one of the various ways to incorporate the beauty of natural stone into your home. This natural-stone application has a timeless look that evokes a time when…
Marble is usually named after the region where it’s extracted from. For example, Carrara marble comes from the legendary quarries of a Tuscan city where millions of years of volcanic…
Backsplash designs are accents that are smaller than a full wall and larger than a simple mosaic, and they can be installed for the purpose of contrasting, highlighting, or complementing…
In the United States, sandstone is not used as widely as in other countries such as Australia, where the outback region is very rich in surface quarries where this natural…
A few weeks after the tragic passing of celebrity chef and television star Anthony Bourdain, the upscale apartment he kept in Manhattan was listed for rent at more than $14,000…
