There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling after you’ve put hours into a project and taken every precaution to secure a delicate slab…but catastrophe still happens. Historically, fragile materials like porcelain and sintered stone can easily break despite best efforts during handling and fabrication, costing thousands of dollars, hours of time, and frustrated clients. What … Read More
If you’ve recently embarked on a kitchen remodel, you’re likely weighing a lot of decisions. Should I go with marble or quartzite countertops? Does this tile backsplash match my cabinet color? But there’s one critical choice you might not have considered yet that will have a huge impact on the outcome of your kitchen – … Read More
The tile of today is not the utilitarian square tile of the past. Tile is now used in a decorative way to add personality and flair to any space in a home. Modern tile choices are endless and come in many organic shapes, colors, forms, textures, and designs. At Stone West, we stay ahead of … Read More
Design trends in landscaping continue to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces. With homeowners spending more time in their own yards, designers are focusing on making outdoor living spaces as functional and comfortable as their indoor living areas. With that in mind, natural stone is the best choice for creating exterior entertaining … Read More
When it comes to elevating the luxuriousness of your home, Italian white marble has no equal. Of all natural stones, white marble has been favored for centuries by Greek and Roman sculptors as well as modern day designers, becoming a cultural symbol of refined taste. For homeowners, its dramatic veining, characteristic swirls, and completely unique … Read More
In recent years, Quartzite, a 100% natural stone, has emerged as a leading countertop choice for designers and homeowners alike. Not to be confused with quartz countertops which are engineered stone, Natural Quartzite has become as highly prized and sought after as marble. So what’s behind the surge in popularity? With the look of marble … Read More
