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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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Sustainable Design , Locally Quarried Our Top 5 Anti-Trends for 2023 Posted by Steve Schrenk Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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. Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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: Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments 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 Read More » Tweet 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Home Design , Material Selection , Soapstone , Kitchen , Alberene Soapstone , Natural Materials , Countertops , Interior Design , Kitchen Design , Sustainable Design , Bathroom Design All posts Next Subscribe to Email Updates Recent Posts Posts by Topic Soapstone (30) American marble (27) Architecture & Design Trends (27) White Cherokee Marble (24) Home Design (23) Georgia marble (22) Kitchen (22) Pearl Grey Marble (20) Thin Stone (20) Sustainable Design (19) Alberene Soapstone (17) Indiana Limestone (17) Material Selection (16) Historic restoration (15) Granite (14) History and Heritage (13) Limestone (13) Waxed soapstone (13) Marble and granite (12) American natural stone (11) Cambrian Black (11) Marble (11) American black granite (10) Black (10) Exterior applications (10) Kitchen Design (10) Countertops (9) Interior Design (9) Natural Materials (9) Islands (8) buy local (8) Bethel white (7) Locally Quarried (7) Renovation (7) Saint Clair (7) Fabrication (6) French limestone (6) Notable Installations (6) Saint Henry Black (6) Soapstone sinks (6) Stone Facades (6) interior (6) Brushed finish (5) Environment, Corporate Responsabilities & Ethic (5) Natural stone cladding (5) Thin countertops (5) stone sourcing (5) Antiqued finish (4) Bathroom Design (4) Fireplaces (4) Made in America (4) Marble vs Quartz (4) Waterfall islands (4) Backsplashes (3) Chilling stones (3) How to cut soapstone (3) Origin (3) Restaurant kitchen (3) Rustic modern (3) Solar Grey (3) St. Henry (3) Virginia stone (3) White Georgia Marble (3) designer (3) honed finish (3) Ask a stone expert (2) Commercial flooring (2) DIY...