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Using Natural Stone and the Golden Ratio to Add Functionality and Inspiration

by | Sep 17, 2022

Ancient Art of Stone creates one-of-a-kind stone portals at their studio in Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. They first source stones, then design and build artistic and functional fireplaces, stone doors, spas, mosaics, megaliths, and murals and ship and install them across North America.

Are Kitchen Renovations Really Worth It?

by | Jan 18, 2019

Preparing for a kitchen remodel may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips on how to navigate the planning of your kitchen remodel.

How to Find and Hire a Natural Stone Fabricator

by | Oct 23, 2018

A fabricator is the craftsman who turns a rough slab into a finished product. While it’s important to choose the right material, you also need to find the right stone fabricator.

What Are Stone Remnants And How Can They Be Used?

by | Oct 4, 2018

The leftover materials from fabrication or construction are known as remnants. There are many different ways to address this issue and many advantages to identifying and using natural stone remnants in a project.

Zaha Hadid’s Stunning Feature Wall Showcases Masterful Craftsmanship

by | Sep 6, 2018

Envisioned and designed by late renowned architect Zaha Hadid, residential condominium building in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood features a stunning piece of wall art carved from Grigio Brasile marble that expands 34 feet.

How to Use Natural Stone Remnants

by | Aug 17, 2018

When a natural stone installation project is complete, fabricators stockpile remnants that are too small for a full kitchen countertop. These scraps present an opportunity for creative applications throughout your home.

What To Expect When You’re Expecting Stone Countertops

by | Nov 10, 2017

Choosing the perfect material for your lifestyle and décor is the first step. The next phase is installation, and if you’ve never gone through the process you might not know what to expect.

Schist Happens: Get to Know This Brilliant Stone

by | Sep 28, 2017

The sparkly aesthetic comes from mica minerals, which are nature’s glitter.

Find a Stone Professional

by | May 30, 2017

Members of this trade association conform to a strict code of ethics. The quality of their work meets Natural Stone Institute and other industry standards.

New York Bluestone Shapes Mountain Estate

by | Jul 26, 2016

When a trained architect was looking for a beautiful landscape on the West Coast to build a vacation home for his family, he looked no further than the Santa Lucia Preserve.

Forging a Path Using Natural Stone

by | Jul 18, 2016

A natural stone pathway forms an eloquent bridge between a home and its surroundings. Learn about using flagstone for your patio, walkway, or sidewalk.

The Creek Came First

by | Mar 28, 2016

23-acre project uses natural stone to replicate historic City Creek in Utah.