by aeb52298_admin | Nov 14, 2012 | Trends/ Opinions, Uncategorized
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
by aeb52298_admin | Nov 7, 2012 | Trends/ Opinions
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!
by aeb52298_admin | Nov 2, 2012 | Granite, Marble, Stones, Trends/ Opinions
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.
by aeb52298_admin | Nov 1, 2012 | Stones
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.
by aeb52298_admin | Oct 24, 2012 | Stones
Interesting Facts about Soap Stone:
- Can take heat better than any other stone
- Oil to maintain
- Stains-but can oil the stone and it will go away
- scratches but can lightly sand and oil and it should go away
Where people use it
- EVERYWHERE
- Public bars
- Patios-especially around fire pits
- Kitchens
Soap stone is a nice option if you do not like the look of granite. It can bring a more rustic look to you house, and it is a different texture.
