Feel At Ease In Your Kitchen With Granite Countertops!
Tonight, as I was cooking in my kitchen, (making stuffed peppers for dinner), I realized how funny some of the granite myths out there really are. We often hear customers in our showroom ask questions about everyday countertop use. Some customers are shocked when we let them know that putting hot pots and pans on their granite countertops will not harm them. I actually do it every time I cook, or bake—including tonight.
As I placed my hot pot of rice, hot frying pan filled with veggies and meat, and hot pot of boiling water with peppers on my granite island, I smiled. With granite countertops, not only do I never worry about having to use a hot plate, I rarely use a cutting board either. Oh—and one more thing…
I forgot to mention they are also beautiful!
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Cooking in your kitchen, Granite on February 11th, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words…
Most of us have heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” I can’t think of a better way to describe granite! In our showroom, we often get asked the question, “What’s the difference between granite countertops and quartz products?” Well—there’s quite a number of differences, but when you hold one product next to the other, there’s really no comparison, especially when it comes to beauty!
Granite is a product of nature, formed over thousands of years within the earths crust by God. It is composed of a variety of minerals, which makes each color and piece unique. Many granites have flow, movement, or veining, which you will not see with man-made quartz products. The characteristics of granite are all their own, and truly make a kitchen stand out.
Following is a picture I wanted to share:
Mackmiller Design+Build; Super Bordeaux Granite
John Ray Photography
Beautiful isn’t it?
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite on February 10th, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Mix And Match Granite Colors For A Dramatic Kitchen…
Over the last several years, we have noticed it has become more popular to mix and match granite when remodeling a kitchen. With a vast array of colors available, it makes sense that some customers are interested in picking more than one. Choosing several granite colors, also gives more flexibility when it comes to matching cabinets, paint, or flooring.
We have fabricated and installed a variety of colors to go together, including a lighter toned granite with a darker toned grantie, as well as two darker tones used together. We have also installed a flowing granite in one area, (such as an island) along with a more consistent-looking granite for perimeter tops.
No matter if you are interested in using just one color for your granite countertops, or several colors together, we are happy to help you with your selections. Please make sure to visit our showroom.
Following are a few photos I wanted to share:
Giallo Napolean and Opalescence
Blue Pearl, Soapstone, and Cafe Brown
Tropic Brown Island, Opalescence Perimeter Tops
Rosewood Island/Table, Dakota Mahogany Perimeter Tops
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite on February 3rd, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Visit Us At the 2010 Home & Garden Show!
Visit us at the show!
The Minneapolis Home & Garden Show will be held February 24-28, 2010 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Come see what this year’s show has to offer including, granite countertops. See the latest color trends, and products offerings. We are happy to answer any of your questions, and provide a bid for your prospective project.
Please make sure you visit us at:
Booth 3054
For more information and discount tickets, visit www.homeandgardenshow.com
You’ll save $3 off adult admission tickets!
Thanks for reading and hope to see you at the show!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite, Industry News on February 1st, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Go Ahead—Add A Splash Of Color To Your Kitchen!
When customers come to our showroom, we often ask if they have a color in mind for their countertops? With so many colors available these days, some customers may feel overwhelmed. By eliminating some colors from the start, we can help narrow the search, and make the selection process easier for the customer. When remodeling, sometimes customers mention that they want to add color to their kitchen. This can be done in a number of ways:
- Add a vibrant colored granite—
You can choose a color such as red. (e.g. Ivory Coast, Wineberry, Desert Glory, etc.), or a a warm colored granite with a lot of flow, or veining. (e.g. Sedna, Amber Storm, Golden Fantasy, etc.),. and then choose a paint color that will compliment the granite, and make it stand out. - Choose a vibrant, warm paint color—
You can choose a paint color such as red, brown, or gold, and then select a granite that is more neutral toned with accents of the paint color with in the stone. (e.g. St. Cecilia, Venetian Gold, Bianco Ramano, Lapidus, etc.)
No matter which way you choose to add color to your kitchen, we are happy to help. Please feel free to stop by our showroom to look at our countertop selections.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite on January 29th, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments
