Blog: From the Bedrock

Soapstone goes bold in Shavonda Gardner's cottage bungalow kitchen

Posted by Steven Schrenk

Interior designer Shavonda Gardner is a self-proclaimed maximalist who doesn’t think bold style is only for big spaces. Her blog SG Style detailed how she —with her wife Naomi and two children — downsized from a 4-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot home in Sacramento, California into a 1,200-square-foot

Topics: Soapstone, Kitchen, Soapstone sinks, Alberene Soapstone, Interior Design, interior

Why Architects Love Using Polycor’s Sustainable Natural Stone

Posted by Steven Schrenk

Sustainable building practices continue to grow in impact, as architects, builders, designers, and homeowners all seek new ways to reduce their environmental impact. Choosing sustainable building materials is an important part of this effort, and natural stone is an often-forgotten option that

Topics: Sustainable Design, Locally Quarried

The Impact of Choosing Natural Stones as a Building Material on Sustainability and the Environment

Posted by Steven Schrenk

Overview of Natural Stone Building Materials

Natural stone building materials have been used in construction for centuries, thanks to their durability and aesthetic appeal. While each type of stone has its own individual characteristics, they are all renowned for their weather resistance

Topics: Sustainable Design, Locally Quarried

Our Top 5 Anti-Trends for 2023

Posted by Steve Schrenk

Topics: Home Design, Notable Installations, News from the Trade, Architecture & Design Trends, Soapstone, Marble, Kitchen, Islands, Georgia marble, Inspiration, Alberene Soapstone, Natural Materials, Countertops, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Notable Project

Natural stone creates modern luxury and Minimalism at this oceanfront Hamptons home

Posted by Steve Schrenk

The Hamptons are known to be both luxurious and restorative — a peaceful beach escape with a sophisticated vibe. Amagansett, located in the town of East Hampton, offers a more down-to-earth spin on the upscale charm of The Hamptons. Think miles of white beaches, a lively arts community, and an

Topics: Home Design, American marble, Fireplaces, American natural stone, Natural Materials, American black granite, designer, Bathroom Design

How 5 Design Influencers Style Their Natural Stone For The Holidays

Posted by Steven Schrenk

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And one of the best parts is getting to see how everyone decorates their homes for holidays.

Topics: Georgia marble, Pearl Grey Marble, White Cherokee Marble, Alberene Soapstone

Grey Soapstone Countertops keep this LA kitchen light and bright

Posted by Steve Schrenk

Award-winning lifestyle host Laurie March has home improvement in her DNA. A third-generation remodeler (her great grandparents started a roofing company), the host and creative force behind HGTV’s The House Counselor first discovered her passion for taking on a diverse range of design challenges

Topics: Soapstone, Kitchen, Soapstone sinks, Backsplashes, Alberene Soapstone, Natural Materials, Countertops, designer, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Sustainable Design, interior

Creating Flat Mountain Farm, a Micro-Resort with Maximum Luxury

Posted by Steve Schrenk

Christopher and Margaret Shutze, the husband-and-wife duo of Shutze Studio who were recently featured in Southern Living Magazine, have spent their careers creating award-winning bespoke furniture and interiors for clients around the world. They also ran a side business, hosting the occasional

Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Soapstone, Renovation, Marble, Kitchen, Islands, Rustic modern, White Cherokee Marble, Luxury brands, American natural stone, Alberene Soapstone, Countertops, designer, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, interior

​​Facades Systems: Characteristics and Performance of Cast Stone Vs Natural Stone

Posted by Steve Schrenk

It’s essential for architects to know how the material chosen for a project will perform under a variety of conditions and circumstances. Architects are faced with many building material options, but for designs or applications that call for cladding stone, there are fundamentally two options:

Topics: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Marble and granite, American natural stone, Exterior applications, Sustainable Design, exterior, Indiana Limestone, French limestone, Stone Facades, Natural stone cladding

A Sustainable Modern Homestead Takes Shape With Alberene Soapstone

Posted by Steven Schrenk

Sustainability starts at home for Jason DeSalvo, or more accurately, at the homestead. Together with his wife Deborah, the DeSalvos wanted to build a home in New Jersey guided by their worldview and focused on principles of sustainability, energy-efficiency, and the home’s integration with the

Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Soapstone, Kitchen, Alberene Soapstone, Natural Materials, Countertops, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Sustainable Design, Bathroom Design

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