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Does Quartzite Scratch? What to Expect From Your Countertops
Genuine quartzite resists everyday scratching well. Its quartz-rich structure gives it the hardness that makes it appealing for kitchens where natural movement needs to stand up to regular use. Quartzite
Types of Marble Countertops: Carrara, Calacatta, Statuario & More
Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuario are familiar types of marble countertops for a reason. Their backgrounds and veining can set very different tones in the same room. Danby, Arabescato, and Calacatta
Soapstone vs. Granite: Which Handles Kitchen Heat Better?
Soapstone generally has the edge over granite when heat is your main concern. Granite gives you stronger scratch resistance and a broader choice of colors. Both belong in a working
Designer Spotlight: How Alice Benjamin Interiors Makes Design Personal
Alice Benjamin Interiors starts with a question that matters more than any finish: How do you want to live here? For Alice Benjamin, personal design starts with the people in
Partner Spotlight: How Katherine Lauren Design Turns Friendship Into Better Design
Katherine Lauren Design began with a bond that most firms cannot build on demand. Katherine Driscoll and Lauren Reardon were friends and college roommates before they became business partners. They
Engineering a Curved Matarazzo Dolomite Reception Desk for Crown Dental Club
A curved stone reception desk may look effortless once it is installed. Getting it there takes careful work long before anyone arrives on site. For Crown Dental Club in Skokie,