A Phased Approach to a Dream Kitchen There are challenges to renovation and sometimes getting it done all at once just isn’t possible. For Maria and her family, a two-stage renovation was what ended up happening. Maria, her husband Dave and their two young children...

Soapstone is a beautiful natural stone with a warm look and a cool, soft feel. Soapstone often flies under the radar. Homeowners are far more familiar with granite, marble and quartz than they are with soapstone, but once they begin looking around our showroom they...

Living in New England means that when the weather is good, we spend as much time as we can outside enjoying it. In the past couple of years our backyards have become a refuge. Safe, socially distant and by invitation only, we were able to find ways to be together...

There are many considerations as you plan your kitchen renovation. One important place to start is how you use your kitchen. Everyone uses their kitchen differently. A person who loves to cook is going to have very specific wishes and will want certain things tailored...

There are so many exciting details to think about as you plan for your kitchen renovation: countertops, backsplash, flooring, appliances. You may be looking to reconfigure your kitchen, changing the footprint to make it work better for you. And it’s likely you’re...

Before a stone is installed in your home, the slab has been on quite a journey. For a natural stone such as granite and marble, the slab originated in a quarry and took quite a trip to end up in one of our showrooms. This blog focuses on the final part of the journey...

As porcelain grows in popularity, we are often asked by homeowners which applications are best suited for porcelain. The biggest misconception about porcelain is that it is delicate and subject to chipping. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Take a look at this...

Porcelain is growing in popularity in the US, but many people are unfamiliar with the use of porcelain in the home, particularly as a countertop surface. There are also misconceptions about porcelain that we’d like to dispel. Common misconceptions about porcelain:...

Airy coastal vibes are sticking around in 2022. Greys, blues and greens are all popular and they all work beautifully in the timeless two-tone kitchen, letting you create interest without overwhelming your space. Here are three really lovely looks we’re seeing in...

The Winter Olympics are underway in Beijing, and many of us have our favorites to watch for during the competition. We’ve recently learned that one of our favorites, Laminam porcelain, was used for the façade of the Olympic Village, where athletes from around the...

We love sharing the Stories Behind the Stones with our readers. As you walk through one of our showrooms, you’ll see such a variety of materials and colors from around the world. They are beautiful and have many interesting stories that we love sharing with you, but...

We learn from homeowners and we value their thoughts. Recently, we sat down with Elisa, a homeowner who lives in the Merrimack Valley with her family. About two years ago, Elisa completed a kitchen renovation on her 25-year-old Colonial style home. The renovation...