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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
Raleigh, North Carolina–based interior designer MA Allen might not be a household name just yet, but she’s definitely on her way. She started 2020 by being included in House Beautiful’s class of Next Wave designers, one of 14 of the most promising up-and-comers in the design industry. She founded
Topics: Home Design, White Cherokee Marble, American black granite, Homeowners, buy local
AMERICAN BLACK® granite is tied to the culture of Pennsylvania, as well as its history, in fact, it’s tied to the history of the United States itself. From Valley Forge, to the nations’ first capital, Philadelphia, and historic Gettysburg, you’ll find American Black® granite. Monuments, mosaics,
Topics: American natural stone, American black granite, Sustainable Design, buy local
Holly Phillips is inspired by color. As an interior designer, and owner of The English Room in Charlotte, North Carolina, she is known for bold color, often through the use of layered accessories and contemporary art.
“Color makes me happy and I think it certainly can affect people’s moods. I
Topics: American marble, Waterfall islands, White Cherokee Marble, American black granite, Saint Henry Black, One Room Challenge
In Pennsylvania a little known quarry is turning out a black granite with dramatic veining, and it’s showing up in both living rooms and city parks.
Topics: Black, American black granite, Exterior applications
What do you do when it comes time to choose some stone surfaces for your new office? If you’re a North American quarrier, you choose all the stones.
Topics: Cambrian Black, Pearl Grey Marble, American black granite, Saint Henry Black
For interior designers, architects and their fabricators there’s never been a better time to create a fireplace in natural stone.
Topics: Fireplaces, Alberene Soapstone, American black granite, Saint Henry Black, Solar Grey
California designer Brooke Wagner knew just what she wanted for her personal kitchen, a warm atmosphere with touchable marble surfaces with that time worn texture you might find in a 150 year old French bakery. She just didn’t know where to get it.
Topics: Antiqued finish, Brushed finish, American marble, White Cherokee Marble, American black granite
Have you ever been so in love with a piece of furniture that you designed the whole room around it? For two French Canadian homeowners, it just happened to be their countertops.
Topics: Granite, Backsplashes, Countertops, American black granite, honed finish, saint henry
Cabinetmakers aren’t the only ones who can claim their mark on the custom kitchen. Natural stone fabricators are chiseling and carving their way into custom spaces through an unlikely medium - natural stone sinks.
Topics: Soapstone, Waxed soapstone, American marble, Granite sinks, Soapstone sinks, White Cherokee Marble, Alberene Soapstone, Marble sinks, American black granite
