Hopefully in Buffalo the weather will begin to change and all the snow will start to become sunshine. With this in mind many people are beginning to plan their outdoor patios, outdoor kitchens, and other outdoor living spaces. When making selections for your outdoor patios their are many things to keep in mind when determine… Read more »
Category: Trends/ Opinions
Antiqued Granite Countertops
There are many different natural stone finishes to use on your countertops. They range from leathered (antiqued), honed, polished, and many more. These finishes do not necessarily jeopardize the integrity of the granite countertops. However, additional coats of sealer may need to be applied. When a stone is leathered it creates a textured finish, which varies depending… Read more »
Countertop Edges-What is the best fit?
Picking your countertop edge can be a little overwhelming for some people, especially when taking specific stones into account. When our customers are looking for edges we take three main factors into account. The most important factor to take into account is the type of stone. A quartz countertop (engineered countertop) can have any type of edge, expect… Read more »
Kitchen Trend Watch
They just won’t go away! White kitchens continue to be a very popular trend in the industry. There are tons of stones that go great with white kitchens. There are light colored granite stones, marble of course, plenty of quartzites, and many different quartz (man-made) stones that look stunning in white kitchens. Check out this… Read more »
2013 Remodeling Trends
Now that the new year has set in, what will you be expecting to see as new remodeling trends? Open layouts are one of the largest trends noted by many professionals. Many remodeling projects are initiated because homeowners want to open up their homes. Many professionals say they are going into homes to remove walls… Read more »
Kitchen Appliance Trends
Kitchens are always changing, new trends pop up and some stay for a year or multiple years. Below is a list of some of the latest trends I have researched and noticed in multiple homes. Integration Homeowners do not want to always see their appliances, they like to integrate them into their cabinets. Below is… Read more »
A New Place To Relax
A lot of what is discussed on this blog has been about kitchens. Although we do a lot of kitchens, we do just as many bathrooms. Bathrooms are slowly changing to a place to relax after a long day, so why not indulge a little? So what have we seen lately? Vessel sinks– Undermount… Read more »
Your Opinion
This post is to see what you would like in your kitchen. What are some trends that you like? Questions to think about: Do you like dark or light surfaces and wood? Do you like granite back splashes or tile? What type of appliances are you looking for? What colors do you like?… Read more »
Introduce Texture
When most people think of a solid surface such as granite they automatically think of a polished looking surface. But, there are different finishes that a stone can have. For example, most marbles we prefer to put a honed finish on because scratches are less noticeable. Honing is a process that we only do to… Read more »
What surface to pick
Recently, I have noticed a lot of new trends emerging in respects to counter top surfaces. I have been talking about the different stones that are out there, and ones that we sell here at Italian Marble & Granite. But, I think I should address some of the new trends that people are interested in…. Read more »