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Embracing the Originality of Natural Stone

So many of our purchases hold an element of our own personality and emotion within them. Far from being mere inanimate objects, the acquisitions are a way of convey something about ourselves and our lifestyle without saying a word. From the clothing we wear to the car that we drive,

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Looking for Easy Maintenance? Try a Natural Stone Floor

With the warm weather upon us and Memorial Day just around the corner, it only seems right to get a jump on the start of summer. If you’re like many households, the warmer weather also brings with it an increase in out-of-town visitors and the number of people coming in

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Finding the Perfect Color Match

In preparation for a remodeling project it’s helpful to remember to keep an open mind and also be prepared to ask and answer a lot of questions. Somewhat like the inner workings of a three-year-old’s mind, one question inevitably leads to another and in the process there are also a

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Caring for your Granite Investment

Unlike the selection of a new dress or shirt, choosing the perfect stone surface can be an extensive process. There are considerations for the kind of stone that’s best for the environment with a range of options for granite, quartz or marble. Next comes the important questions. Will the stone

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The Laundry Room: The Newest Home Remodel Spot

The home laundry room was once relegated to the basement or the far corners of the garage. Today it’s one of the newest and most popular spots to stage a home remodel. The difference being that the modern laundry room isn’t just an area relegated to cleaning clothing. Instead, it’s

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Making Plans for an Outdoor Kitchen

With the cold weather officially receded, it’s time to start thinking about moving activities out of doors. It’s also the perfect time to crack open the grill for a trial run or two. For many, there’s nothing like the flavor of food cooked outdoors among the elements and an outdoor

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A Spotlight on Color

With spring’s official arrival, it’s time to think about adding a little color. For some that means looking at the gardening and seed catalogs and for others it’s all about buying the spring wardrobe. For those in the world of art, fashion and design, color defines not only the season

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Bathroom Remodels: Compact and Accommodating

The decision to undertake a bathroom remodel often comes with high hopes balanced by logical considerations for planning and budgets. Beyond merely making a style update, a bathroom remodel also includes the opportunity to make the space as functional and timeless as possible. If you’re like many homeowners, you probably

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The Growing Appeal of Going Tiny

Ever notice how everything considered to be new has an element of the old within, whether that’s the continued reinvention of the fashion industry stealing the looks from a previous decade or the rediscovery of the latest “IT” ingredient? Bell bottoms and tie-dye or kale and quinoa, anyone? All joking

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