As homeowners renovate their houses, people are becoming increasingly reliant on stone and tile work to transform their kitchens and bathrooms. Artisan tiles and mosaics are amongst the most popular choices, showing off the intricacy and detail in tile work. Read the full article courtesy of Stone World.
Giorgio Rianna a sculpture and master craftsman arrived in the UK from Carrara In Italy. He has experience in this field for over 23 years, and has come to the UK to travel and teach / pass on experience to others in the Stone industry. Granite Craft Direct are pleased to have Giorgio on board. ( Whilst this photo was taken no machinery was in operation )
Over the past decade, the use of quartz, especially for countertops, has been on the rise. As its popularity is increasing, so is its variation of fits for differing design styles. New colours and textures are continually being introduced and coupled with its durability and consistent look, quartz is becoming a viable alternative to natural stone. Read the full article courtesy of Stone World.
The winners of the Best Kitchen and the Best Bath both featured glass as the main material. Hand-cut and blown and LED-lit, it was shown off to its full potential at the 2013 Design Competition sponsored by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Read the full article courtesy of Stone World.
Many homeowners purchase a home from a certain time period, specifically because of its age. There is a certain charm to a home which has history and portrays the styling of a particular era. Even when people renovate a house, the original style is usually maintained. Read the full article courtesy of Stone World.
The 2014 National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Design Competition is now open for entries. The annual competition offers the chance to submit kitchen and bathroom products for the chance to achieve national industry recognition. Read the full article courtesy of Stone World.
Kitchen backsplash (tiling) options have gone from previously being just functional, to taking on a role in kitchen decoration. Eye-catching floor to ceiling installations using elegant materials and bold colours are now fronting designs and offering a lot more than practicality. The rules for creating your kitchen backsplash? There are no rules! Read the full article courtesy of the Leader Post.
Protecting your granite worktop does not need to be difficult and expensive. Being one of the hardest natural stones, granite is extremely durable. It is also beautiful, with its variety of colours and patterns. These qualities make granite worktops a highly desirable option. However, as with all stones, granite is porous to some degree and therefore it needs to be sealed every two to three years. Read the full article courtesy of the Digital Journal
Over the recent years, brick and stone veneers have gained increasing popularity, making a fashion and decorative statement. Prior to this in the 60’s and 70’s, people were covering up this finish with drywall or stucco, showing how trends come round in cycles. The earlier generation, known as the disco generation, also chose to cover up hardwood flooring with shag carpets. It would seem now that the resurgence of brick and stone is a long overdue decor correction. Read the full article courtesy of the Standard Freeholder.
