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Focus on the Islands

Focus on the Islands

The kitchen island has become an important element to today’s kitchen. In the 50’s it was common to see a kitchen table in the middle of the room.  This was the gathering place for the family to eat together, but it was also a work area for the...
Trending Tops for 2019

Trending Tops for 2019

The most popular countertop material for 2018 is engineered quartz surpassing natural stone materials (48 percent to 43 percent), according to Houzz.  Only 30 percent of homeowners opted for new granite counters in 2018.  The survey concluded that white...
Chosing the Best Cutting Board

Chosing the Best Cutting Board

What is the best type of cutting board to use in the kitchen? This question is asked of me every time I consult or design a kitchen. If my client ops for a granite counter top they always ask if the sink cut out could be used for a cutting board. The answer is...
Do you know Enough about Natural Stone?

Do you know Enough about Natural Stone?

HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY   http://media.blubrry.com/kabdc/designerscirclehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/HDCwN-Vince-Cavale-QDI-Surfaces-021819.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS   Before you install your natural stone, you should...
Do You Know the Differences in Slab Materials?

Do You Know the Differences in Slab Materials?

HOME DESIGN CHAT WITH NANCY Bryon Limbers, a senior member of the Galleria of Stone team, spoke about the differences between granite, quartz, quartzite and marble.  He also explain what a book matched slab of stone is and how it creates beautiful designs for a...