Maybe you’re planning to sell in the next year, or you’re just interested in investing in your home long-term. Before spending considerable cash, most homeowners want to know what their eventual return on investment will be. Here are 5 ways to increase the value of your home, and also make your space more functional and…
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It’s a summer evening: mid-70’s, flowers in bloom. You already have a list of excuses to justify staying outside – anything to avoid spending that hour in the kitchen cooking dinner. Sound familiar? It may be time to start planning that outdoor kitchen you’ve been daydreaming about. If you do it right, an outdoor kitchen…
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White and grey have long been popular kitchen colors, and let’s be honest – the trend isn’t going anywhere soon. White makes the room look larger, and maximizes light – desirable features of any cooking and entertaining space. Many homeowners want that gorgeous white kitchen island, but when it comes time to choose their stone,…
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Getting a quote on new countertops might sound straightforward (measure the kitchen, measure the stone, done and done). But those who have done their research will quickly learn that it’s not that easy. The price of new countertops depends on a range of factors, including: Whether you’re paying by the square foot or by the…
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How many times a day do you fill a pot with water, rinse a glass or wash your hands? There’s a reason why most kitchen sinks are positioned under a window. We end up spending a lot of time there, whether we like it or not. A kitchen renovation comes with a lot of expenses,…
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One of the most beautiful aspects of natural stone is its history. Every granite slab and marble countertop has its own story to tell; its thousands of years in the Earth are rendered in every delicate vein and fissure. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons we value our own company history, and believe that our…
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If you’re researching new countertops for the first time, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed. While there are many options to choose from (let’s not forget about marble, quartzite, and solid surface), many people who want a long-lasting, low maintenance material for their kitchen or bathroom end up narrowing their primary choices down to granite…
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At Stone Interiors, we believe we do more than fabricate countertops. We strive to give you the dream kitchen you’ve always envisioned – and for many home owners, that typically includes kitchen windows that offer plenty of natural light. We’ve partnered with Valley Windows to help guide you through the steps of designing your kitchen…
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You’re facing the same conundrum that so many marble-loving home owners have wrestled with: you love marble, but is it really worth the care and maintenance to keep it looking beautiful year after year? Compared to other surface materials like granite, marble is a relatively soft stone. It can etch if spills aren’t cleaned up…
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Quartz and solid surface are both man-made materials: quartz is 80% quartz crystals with resins mixed in, and solid surface is made entirely of resins. While solid surface tends to be less expensive, quartz is the preferable alternative for any busy kitchen, for several reasons. Quartz is more scratch-resistant. Solid surface materials can develop deep…
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