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When it comes to using natural stone in the kitchen, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There is no rule that says all of your countertops have to match. In fact, we’ve noticed a real trend towards mixing countertop materials in the kitchen. This can make a bold statement and help to create a distinctive focal point in the overall design.

Are you planning to attend Architecture Boston Expo (ABX) 2014 today? There’s still time to check out the most current ideas in design, construction, building materials, and technologies! This week, we at Marble and Granite, Inc. joined over 400 exhibitors on the tradeshow floor demonstrating the remarkable qualities of ColorQuartz.

We’re stone and surfacing experts, not interior designers. However, our customers commonly ask us for suggestions when it comes to cabinetry and countertop color combinations. So we make it a priority to know the latest color and style trends so that we can make sensible suggestions that give our clients the beautiful end results they desire. One surface we’ve recently had fun “color matching” is ColorQuartz in French Tan.

Ask any kitchen or bath designer about some of today’s top trends, and they’re bound to mention the shift toward “seamless.” Whether it’s in the form of integrated appliances, disguising switches and outlets so they are barely noticeable, installing shower drains that allow tile to be set right in the drain for an uninterrupted appearance, or the blending of one living space into the next (such as the kitchen and adjacent family room), continuity is a key to good design. When it comes to surfacing, going “seamless” offers a blend of practicality and modern style.

You’ve heard about the virtues of our new quartz surfacing product, ColorQuartz, including the fact that it’s virtually maintenance free. But, you may be wondering what care the surfacing does need and just how minimal the maintenance is. We’ll explain…