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!
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
A New Place To Relax
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
Your Opinion
This post is to see what you would like in your kitchen. What are some trends that you like?
Questions to think about:
- Do you like dark or light surfaces and wood?
- Do you like granite back splashes or tile?
- What type of appliances are you looking for?
- What colors do you like? – Browns, Grey, Tan, White, Cream, Green, Blue
Would love to see what others are interested in!
Introduce Texture
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.