Granite countertops are a popular choice for countertops because of its strength, durability and color options. With so many options from ranging from dark black to shining white, how do you choose what color countertops are right for your home? Coordinate countertop colors with cabinets Your biggest priority when selecting a granite color for your countertops is to find a color that successf...
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How to Decorate Kitchen Counters

Kitchen countertops are a major feature of any kitchen design, and once you've decided on the type of counters you'll incorporate into your design, the work is almost done—but not quite. Knowing how to decorate kitchen counters will help you beautify your cooking space. 10 Tricks to Wake Up a Kitchen After your countertops are installed, you'll want to explore the multitude of options for how to...
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Natural stone is a great choice for exterior or interior commercial projects. It provides a luxurious, expensive appearance to any commercial setting and gives the impression of class and taste. Natural stone is beautiful on building exteriors and interiors including washrooms, flooring, walls, and tables or countertops. There are a variety of benefits to using natural stone in commercial projects...
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1. Monochromatic palette – A kitchen with uniform counters, walls, and floors will feel much more spacious than a mix and match kitchen. Heavy contrast can create a jarring distraction visually and cause the room to appear smaller. 2. Mirrors – Mirrored cabinets and other furniture are gaining popularity again in 2016 and it is no surprise. Mirrors help reflect light and create a visually large...
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There are many decisions when it comes to building or remodeling a kitchen and one of the most important is the countertop material. We've compiled a chart that details the pros and cons of each type of countertop we offer at Graniterra. Three stars mean it performs high in the category, two stars means it performs fairly, one star means it performs poorly. Categories Each of these counter compa...
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By in Bath, Design, Inspiration, Kitchen, Stone

Now that we're a few months into the year, it's the perfect time to analyze what bathroom trends are popular and will continue to grain traction this year. Contact Graniterra to see how we can help you add some of the top bathroom trends 2016 to your home 1. Shower seats - A great place to rest and enjoy the full spa experience of the shower, or a place for extra storage, the shower seat is on ...
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What are the top kitchen trends 2016? Graniterra picks our favorite trends, many of which, we can help you add to your kitchen! 1. Maximum kitchen storage – Utilizing your precious cabinet space is big this year. Smart spaces make the most of your space and organize.   2. Mixed textures – whether it’s countertops or tile backsplashes, mixed materials are in! Try a textured backsplash f...
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Spills have different effects on different types of tiles. This is where knowing your material comes in handy. For example, spills and contaminants are generally easier to clean than on other unglazed ceramic and porcelain surfaces. Your grazed tiles should be cleaned regularly with all purpose cleaner, low in VOC. It is a big time saver if the cleaner is also compatible with grout joint cleaning....
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Graniterra, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is a kitchen, bath, and stone design studio featuring some of the best materials for kitchen countertops including granite, marble, quartz and corian. The design staff at Graniterra are experts in kitchen remodels and pride themselves on staying on top of trends so they can better serve clients. The latest trend in kitchen remodel seems to be that homeow...
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Advantages and Disadvantages Of Quartz, Granite, And Corian Countertops

Quartz Quartz is a man-made, factory-engineered material made from about 93-94 percent ground quartz (the remaining 6-7 percent is polyester resins for binding and recycled glass or metallic flecks for aesthetics and appearance). The countertops can be uniform in color and pattern, with many different shades to choose from, so your kitchen design options are limitless. Quartz countertops are k...
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