What surface do you like?
Marble
Butcher Block
We are wondering what surfaces you like best. Different people have different preferences, and we are curious what you like. So take our survey!
Houzz
Have you heard of the Houzz app/website? We love this website/app. The Houzz website/app is a home design and remodeling platform that assists people in finding products or ideas. By connecting designers, homeowners, and professionals from around the world individuals can become inspired about their next project.
How does is work:
- Search a database of photos to get ideas, and then add them to an “ideabook” where you can store the ideas with notes.
- Connect with professionals. Find a professional that you can relate to and connect with them to ask questions about their work.
- “Increase your expose”- “Homewoners can turn their ideas into reality” by communicating them to professionals.
- Helps with clients – Houzz helps to create an ideabook to show clients
HanStone
Here at Italian Marble & Granite we have just brought in a new engineered stone. HanStone is a quartz surface that is a lot like Caesarstone. It offers 54 different color choices, some of them appearing to look more natural. This surface requires no additional sealing or polishing. Like granite and Caesarstone, HanStone is heat, scratch, and bacteria resistant. HanStone is also backed by a 10-year limited warranty and by a Residential Lifetime Limited Warranty. Below is a picture of HanStone that was taken from their website http://hanwhasurfaces.com/site/insgallery
Semi Precious Stones
Caesarstone a provider of quartz surfaces also offers a line called the Concetto line. The concetto line is a hand-made stone that is made from semi-precious stones. The concetto stones can be translucent and therefore lit up. Like many of the other of surfaces made by Caesarstone the surface is heat, scratch, and stain resistant. The concetto line can be used in many different situations and can be great accent pieces. The surfaces can be used in the traditional context such as kitchen counter tops and vanities. But, it is beautiful when it is used as walls, floors, or custom furniture. The pictures below are not picture from Italian Marble & Granite, but from the Caesarstone website. “Photos provided by Concetto by CaesarStone – 877.9QUARTZ – www.concettoUS.com.”
http://www.concettous.com/about_concetto.aspx
Why Buy a House in Buffalo
As many may know people are not moving to Buffalo, but rather away. Buffalo is truly a wonderful place and many residents will agree. So why is Buffalo a wonderful place to buy a house?
- Houses are cheaper in Western New York
- Western New York Residents get to experience all the seasons:Yes we do get snow, but it is not as bad as people say
- Close to Canada: Buffalo is a two-hour drive from Toronto which is one of the largest cities in Canada
- Niagara Falls: Buffalo has Niagara Falls which is one of the greatest wonders of the world
- Transportation: Buffalo has an International Airport and very little traffic
- Food: Buffalo is known for having great food and a great variety
- Night Life: If you are looking for bars or Broadway productions, Buffalo has it
- People: The people of Buffalo are truly amazing because of their small town mentality
This is not directly about granite or marble. But, rather the great town we operate in. The Buffalo Community is truly the best and we are thrilled to be a part of it.