Polycor Companies
We’ve all seen our fair share of Discovery Channel shows that analyze ancient temples, classical cathedrals and other feats of historic architecture. Aside from their fascinating stories and designs, there are other impressive details that hold our attention besides our musings of being inside a
Topics: Material Selection, Environment, Corporate Responsabilities & Ethic, Architecture & Design Trends, stone sourcing
Is there any more classical material than marble?
From large blocks used in historical buildings to slabs for kitchen islands, American marble is THE material for traditionalists. But can it do modern? And what about granite? Can it climb out of the builder-grade kitchen to edgy modern designs or
Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Architecture & Design Trends, Thin Stone
Our love affairs with design materials come and go, some for good. (We’re talking to you Linoleum.) But the stone countertop is a classic that has outlived the fads of Formica and stainless steel tops. Instead of being replaced by newer materials, natural stone is actually breaking out of its
Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Architecture & Design Trends, Thin Stone
White Cherokee marble block at Polycor's US quarry in Georgia.
In your design repertoire you have go-to materials, favorite pieces and colors. But your ideas are always evolving, growing. You’re in a constant search for new possibilities.
As you add to your portfolio you push further in your mind
Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Thin Stone, Fabrication
There’s no denying the fact that the color grey has influenced recent design trends. With many articles published on the subject in the field of interior design, various paint manufacturers have increased their color offerings to include a growing array of greys. Benjamin Moore, for example, has 2
Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Architecture & Design Trends
Do you know how to select natural slabs for your design project?
With the plethora of information on the subject of natural stone, there is not much covering its selection for kitchen projects. When it comes to choosing the final slabs, it is oftentimes easier said than done. With new discoveries
Topics: Home Design, Material Selection
