January 2011

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Quartz Countertops a 2011 Kitchen and Bath Trend

January 29, 2011
The National Kitchen & Bath Association has released its 11 Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2011, and on the list is quartz countertops. Though granite is still the most popular countertop option, quartz countertops such as Caesarstone are taking some of the share of the market.

Caesarstone is an engineered stone surface containing ground up pieces of quartz held together with a resin to form a durable solid surface. Consumers like Caesarstone because it is more affordable than granite and comes in a wide variety of colors to match interiors. Quartz countertops are most popular in kitchens, but they can be used in bathrooms as well.

Besides countertops, designers and product manufacturers are using Caesarstone in a host of creative applications, including texturized Motivo wall panels and Sonobath vessel sinks, which are both available at Marble and Granite Inc.

Want to get in on the quartz countertop trend? Caesarstone countertops in Sandalwood are on special this month at Marble and Granite Inc. while supplies last because they are being discontinued.
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2011 Kitchen Trends Debut at International Trade Show

January 21, 2011
As trade show season in the design industry is underway, 2011 kitchen trends are emerging. The new Living Kitchen trade show, billed as the first International Kitchen Show, has kicked off in Cologne, Germany, and we want to take a look at how design and technology are evolving in the coming year:

  • Kitchen layouts are changing as kitchens become part of the living space

  • The evolution of the "smart" kitchen, which feature "integrated sound systems, LED and digital lighting concepts as well as remote controls and electronic cabinet opening mechanisms"

  • Matte finished surface and countertops create the natural, organic look that is popular

  • Kitchen colors are being selected to create either a warm atmosphere or high contrast

  • Classic style cabinetry is making a comeback as a backlash against the minimalist look

  • Energy-saving and integrated kitchen appliances in simple black and white.


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Stone 101 from Marble and Granite Inc.

January 08, 2011
Continuing our video series on natural stone properties, we present "Introduction to Natural Stone, Part 2."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoxYW0EWXW0

Browse our inventory of imported marble and granite, available wholesale at Marble and Granite Inc. in Westwood, Mass., and Milford, Conn.
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Get Extra-Large Slab of Green Marble

January 06, 2011
There is only one slab left of our extra-large verde saltan marble, an elegant and durable natural stone material ideal for any application. It is from Lot #8569 and measures 140-by-58 inches. Green-colored stones, or serpentines, are glamorous options for kitchen and bath countertops, replacing neutral beiges and whites. Due to the high concentration of serpentine minerals, these green stones are significantly less porous and much denser than other marbles. This allows for installation in high traffic areas such as kitchens and even kitchen islands. Plus, you can't beat a seamless countertop this big!

Contact Marble and Granite Inc. for more information.

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