The Art of Achieving a Shiplap Look on a Stone Backsplash

What is a Shiplap Look?A shiplap look is a style often used in homes to create a distinctive horizontal pattern on walls. It comes from the design of wooden boards that fit together with overlapping edges, forming a tight and durable connection. Even though traditional shiplap is made of wood, you can use stone to achieve the same look. Step …

Onyx Marble & Granite and Property Brothers: Creating a Backyard Retreat.

Onyx, Celebrity IOU and Property Brothers: Creating a Kitchen for Glenn Close’s Friend.The challenge was to create a backyard retreat kitchen as a surprise for a great friend of Glenn Close. The goal was to build a comfortable, functional, elegant and beautiful kitchen for a peaceful and relaxing place. The material choice was a black and white porcelain called Nero …

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Kitchen Makeover – From Honey to Sweet White

Kitchen Makeover – From Honey to Sweet White Like many homeowners out there, our client Beth decided to brighten up and update her warm early 2000s kitchen. The goal was to give a fresh updated look but keep it a little warm. Since she had good and solid cabinets, there was no reason to replace them. She chose a crisp …

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Choose the Right Countertop for Your Lifestyle

Choose the Right Countertop for Your Lifestyle. When it comes to choosing kitchen or bathroom countertops, quartz is a popular choice. When you watch home improvement shows, though, almost everyone is talking about granite as if it is the only choice. Is quartz the best option or would natural stone like granite or marble be better? Each option has its …