A lot of what is discussed on this blog has been about kitchens. Although we do a lot of kitchens, we do just as many bathrooms. Bathrooms are slowly changing to a place to relax after a long day, so why not indulge a little? So what have we seen lately?
Vessel sinks– Undermount sinks may be a thing of the past. Vessel sinks are starting to become very popular in many bathrooms
Granite– Many people are moving more towards granite rather marble because of its low maintenance characteristics
Dual Vanities– Homeowners like the idea of his and her sinks, but having dual vanities gives homeowners their own space
Heated Floors– No one likes getting out of the shower or bath and stepping on a cold floor, so why not heat it?
Separate room for the toilet- Homeowners are starting to have a separate room within the bathroom for the toilet.
Entertainment area– Many bathrooms have televisions mounted on the walls
When most people think of a solid surface such as granite they automatically think of a polished looking surface. But, there are different finishes that a stone can have. For example, most marbles we prefer to put a honed finish on because scratches are less noticeable. Honing is a process that we only do to marble.
This is a picture of a honed piece of marble.
Granites can also have a less polished look. This different finish is called antiqued. The antiqued finish has a leathered feel to it. The shine is gone and the stone looks lighter. Also, the antiqued look will also lessen the visibility of small veins through out the stone.
This is a picture of African Tapestry Antiqued. Notice the lack of shine.
These looks can calmer and not as bold as the traditional polished look. They look great and are a wonderful option if you want something a little different.
Onyx is a stone that we just started to see a lot of people using in the last 7 years. We have been installing it in a lot of commercial places, as shown above. The pictures above are from two local restaurants in Buffalo New York, Sea Bar and Mike A’s Steak House. We have also been using it in public bars, but bartenders should be aware of proper cleaning procedures and maintenance.
There is no doubt that everyone remembers the horrific events of 9/11. Like many Americans, the Italian Marble & Granite’s staff knew some of the employees in the towers. Many years ago we were given the opportunity to do work in the towers which we were very excited about.
Now 11 years later we are going back to the Trade Towers to help many people remember. Italian Marble & Granite is involved in fabricating a part of the 9/11 memorial. We are creating a circular table that is two slabs thick that will be placed in the memorial. A structural object from the original tower will then be placed on the table. Although this is not a lot of work, we could not be happier to be involved in this project.
A lot of what is discussed on this blog has been about kitchens. Although we do a lot of kitchens, we do just as many bathrooms. Bathrooms are slowly changing to a place to relax after a long day, so why not indulge a little? So what have we seen lately?
