Times and styles are constantly coming and going, but for bathrooms cultured marble vanity tops continue to be a popular and in many cases timeless choice. By combining its durability and affordability with the high end appearance of veining and blended colors found in granite and natural stone, you create a look that rivals even the highest end lo...

After 40+ years, my parents are starting a kitchen remodeling project. While there have been some minor updates along the way (cabinet refinishes, appliances, countertop and floor), it was finally time to pull the trigger. Mom has been the driver of the project but you can see my father start to come around as he sees designs, colors and samples of...

Whether you are a fan of soccer or not, chances are you have heard about soccer’s World Cup starting next week in Brazil. For soccer fans, a little something known as World Cup fever will soon strike with a vengeance, consuming us anywhere from 2 weeks to almost 4 weeks (if you are one of the lucky ones to make it to the finals and raise the Cup).

A quick search of the internet tells you that this is no ordinary topic. Over 83 million results in Google. Wikipedia discussions that more than double the discussion length of far more newsworthy events and topics. Endless visual images and data. With studies that show we use approximately 15 billion rolls of toilet paper a year in the U.S. alone,...

They would say… • Why did you let the kids use the cabinet drawers as step stools? • Why did you put those scorch marks in the countertop?

While The Hunger Games books and movie had their moment, offering a much different challenge than one would expect, the Hunger Games we face every day are still very much relevant and in the moment, albeit on a much, much different scale.  However, those frenzied moments of feeding ourselves, our families, friends, kids soccer teams, holiday guests...

It’s election day. The time to get out and vote on the candidates and issues affecting your community, your state and beyond that in some years. Making choices is what voting and freedom is all about and is something we do every day on things big and small.

We know how stressful a kitchen remodel can be. The people who come into our showrooms are already feeling it before they’ve made any decisions or really have gotten a grip on the costs involved. But at the end of the day, it is still people buying from other people and establishing that connection with one another.

Most often seen in bars and exterior applications, copper kitchen countertops are not out of the question for those who really want it. Its distinct look can provide an exciting focal point to any kitchen. Here are some basic things you should know about using copper in your kitchen:

A great kitchen design is only as great as it is easy to use. Most people spend so much time focusing on the bigger choices of kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, sink, etc. that they overlook some of the most fun and functional options for their kitchen – accessories! The right kitchen cabinet accessories can really make your kitchen both f...

There is so much to consider once you decide you are ready to remodel your kitchen. Choices in kitchen cabinets, kitchen appliances, kitchen countertops, kitchen sinks, faucets and more! Then you are looking at kitchen design styles and kitchen design trends from magazine, on smart phones and tablets, or on TV. It can be overwhelming!

Don’t be fooled by the room size! Bathroom remodeling is a tricky endeavor that must be approached with the same great detail and care you would towards any remodeling project. Here are a few things we have learned from our own bathroom remodeling work that we can pass along to help:

A green bathroom is more than just being an eco-friendly space. It is the color many people are choosing to paint their bathrooms in. The rise in use of green color palettes has been growing rapidly according to studies done by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA).

When it comes to using in tile in your bathrom, consider mixing tile sizes and looks. Large tiles tend to make a bathroom or shower appear longer. Smaller tiles provide detail and in some cases a focal point for your bathroom space.

Black kitchen countertops. Open Shelves and Glass front cabinets. Darker Paint tones. According to a recently released trend report, Zillow sees these 3 kitchen design trends taking off in 2014.