#Carrera marble kitchen countertops

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What Makes Marble an Ideal Material for Your Kitchen Countertops

Your kitchen is the place where all your creative thoughts and culinary skills combinedly bring savouring delights to relish. It is the place where you must have a clean and fresh environment, which is equally functional and convenient. Having this into consideration, you should always look for advanced equipment, furniture, and fixtures which, you can install or place in your kitchen for making it well-equipped. And when it comes to looking for such aspects, the Carrera marble kitchen countertops are surely an ideal piece to consider.

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Basement - Traditional Basement Large elegant walk-out dark wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling basement photo with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a bar

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3 Signs That You Need Marble Floor Polishing Service 

A marble is one of those beautiful natural stones that is preferred by people all over the world. They are highly versatile stones and can be used for many household applications. The majority of people utilize marble as the flooring option because it enhances the aesthetic of the room and makes it more luxurious. However, due to regular wear and tear, even this durable stone can easily lose its shine. 

In this article, you will learn about some signs that indicate your marble flooring needs a professional polishing service.

Stains and Discolouration 

One of the major signs that you need marble polish service is stain and imprints. Marble stone is porous and if you spill chemicals containing liquid on your marble floor, it can badly impact your marble floor. You can use DIY technique but hiring a natural stone restoration company can help you to get rid of those persistent stains easily.

Loss of Polish

The marble floor should have a glossy and shiny finish. But, over time, the marble floor loses its shine, and polish, and becomes dull. If you notice that marble floor surfaces have lost their shine and appear lackluster, it's a clear sign that they need polishing. You can engage with marble floor polishing services to ensure your marble floor shines like a new one.

Worn-Out Edges and Corners

Is your kitchen countertop made of Carrera marble? If yes, then you need to take extra care of it. If you notice that the edges of your Carrera marble countertop have worn edges and corners, it's a sign that indicates to contact a natural stone restoration company. 

Bottom Line

Are you looking for a professional marble floor polishing service in Huntington Beach, CA, contact a reputed natural stone restoration company. Their team of experienced floor technicians restore your natural stone surfaces to their original shine.

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Not far from the Clinton Hill apartment where he grew up, the former Fort Greene, New York City home of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., his wife, and her daughter hit the market at $1.7mil. The 2 bdrm. duplex is in a former stable and is today owned by a costume designer who infused the apt. with a gorgeous mix of historic architecture, art, and stylish upgrades.

The building is also known as the Feuchtwanger Stable, which was built in 1888 in the Romanesque Revival style. The interior feels light and airy thanks to 12-foot ceilings, a large arched window, and whitewashed exposed brick walls with timber ceilings.

The current owner, Caroline Duncan, bought the 1,700-square-foot apartment in 2011 for just $749,000 (meaning she’s looking at a nearly $1 million profit).

The kitchen has been totally modernized, with a Bosch five-burner stovetop, deep double sink, Carrera marble countertops, and two stainless steel ovens.

Off the kitchen, behind an oversized antique barn door, is the first bedroom that has been set up as a library, with custom-milled cabinetry and a built-in Murphy bed. Love the blue.

An en-suite renovated full bathroom, large walk-in closet, and overhead storage are next to the bedroom/library.

Downstairs, this would be the master bedroom, but is being used as a children’s room. This room faces the street.

Next to the master, is a small home office and a custom-designed dressing room.

The bathroom on this floor features exposed wooden beams and columns with custom built-in shelving to match. It has an oversized walk-in shower and a freestanding soaking tub. There’s also a large laundry room with a sink.

https://www.6sqft.com/beautiful-fort-greene-apartment-once-home-to-notorious-b-i-g-lists-for-1-7m/

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"I'll be right back" kisses for nurseydax!

thank you so much for this prompt! from this list the prompt: “I’ll be right back” kisses: A puts their hands on B’s shoulders from behind them, where they are sat on the couch. He leans down and around, while B turns his head a little, accepting the quick peck.

sorry for the late response, i had finals and then returning from the dead after finals and then work but i really wanted to write tonight so i sat down and wrote this out… hope y’all enjoy!

also yes i’ve been watching too many home improvement shows recently and it has become a problem. i don’t really care, though. good bones is the shit.

also also warning for mild homophobia (like, mentions of past instances) and references to anxiety, but p tame for one of my fics tbh. anywho, without further ado, here ya go!

         “Oh, no,”Ma says, her mouth wrinkled and pixelated through the laptop screen, “don’t youGod-darned dare pick the Super White over the Carrera.”

         Dex smothers his laughter into thethrow pillow Nursey picked out for their sofa and watches on as Mina tries toconvince Karen on the TV screen that they ought to go for Carrera marble forthe countertops in their newly renovated kitchen. Ma, completely unaware,full-on cheers when Karen finally gives in.

         “They almost ruined that kitchen.” Mashakes her head. “You see that Will—are you laughing at me? Are you laughing atyour mother right now?”

         Even the green and grey patternedpillow cannot contain Dex’s laughter, then, and he bursts out with giggles at Ma’saffronted expression. She continues to frown at him as the show—Good Bones—goesto commercial, but her lips twitch slightly, stilted over Skype, which givesaway the fact that she isn’t truly mad.

         It’s something of a guilty pleasure,this thing Dex does with Ma once or twice a month. It started when he was akid, when every so often he’d be permitted to stay up past bedtime to join Maon the couch and listen to her comment on home renovation shows the same wayDex’s uncles would yell along to hockey games. Ma has a very specific taste,which includes everything she personally likes and resents everything she does not.From the time Dex was six, he listened to Ma critique and care for various designand construction choices that cost more than the wages she’d make in a month,and soon he absorbed those sentiments to the point where, even today, his tasteis dictated by her own.

         (“I want to do a fun color in one ofthe rooms,” Nursey complained, standing in the paint aisle of the closest HomeDepot, holding up a swatch of orange-red sunset.

         The back of Dex’s neck tightened andhe shook his head. “How about a soft green?” He pointed at the second-to-topswatch on the sample card. “It won’t be too… abrasive, and we can pair stuffwith it way easier.”

         Nursey frowned momentarily, buteventually hummed thoughtfully and took the swatch. Dex—despite thecomplications of the fact that this paint choice resulted from him moving in witha man whom he loved—knew that, in this moment, Ma would be proud.)

         “How’s work, Ma?” Dex asks, ascommercials mean there’s time to catch up. “Carolyn still giving you trouble?”

         “No, you haven’t heard?” Ma gets all wide-eyed,like the ladies down at church when someone’s marriage gets rocky or a localson gets a grand idea and drops out of college because of it. “Carolyn quit,”Ma goes on, whispering even though Dad is most definitely sound asleep in theirbedroom by now. She starts gesturing, extravagant and unnecessary, the sameclumsy way Nursey loves to do, and Dex watches on, more amused than attentive.The nature of her rambling comforts him—it took them a bit to get back here,and Dex, for all that he can’t forget the way she stumbled back when it allhappened, is unavoidably grateful for the return to normalcy.

         (“Does it make me…” Dex trailed off,lying in bed, Nursey’s arm warm and heavy around his shoulder as they sharedthe too-small mattress of the old bunk beds. “I don’t know. Brainwashed? Tooforgiving? Desperate?”

         Nursey squeezed, tight and withouthesitation. “It’s not desperate to want a good relationship with your parents.”A light brush of lips against Dex’s temple. “People give up all sorts of thingsfor that. It doesn’t make you wrong. It just makes you human.”

         And Dex couldn’t argue with that, notwhen he knew all the things Nursey gave up for his parents to be able to smileeasy at him, without worry. Yeah, maybe not telling your parents about youranxiety is different than pretending like they never hesitated over loving youbecause of who you love, but if the result was the same… That was one of thethings Dex liked best about them, him and Nursey. They had such different pathsto the places they ended up, but for some reason, it was the easiest understandinghe’d ever found. He hoped Nursey felt the same way—thought, maybe, without toomuch hesitation, that it was, in fact, the same.)

         The commercials are filtering towards theend—they always showed commercials for other HGTV shows when the ads werestarting to end—but Ma is still in the middle of a rant about the latestbullshit Carolyn pulled before she up and quit, just as Nursey pads into theroom in socks—Dex’s socks—holding a pair of shoes.

         “I’m running to the store,” he says,hopping precariously as he shoves one shoe on his foot. “I want crepes in themorning and we’re almost out of eggs.”

         “What do you need crepes for?” Dexsays, frowning, worried, as Nursey almost decapitates their lamp.

         “I’m a bougie bitch, babe, deal withit.” Nursey throws in a wink mid-shoe-shove and nearly takes himself out on thecorner of their area rug. Dex winces preemptively.

         “Why are you wearing my socks?”

         “They’re softer,” Nursey says, and asDex opens his mouth to protest that they buy the same brand of socks and they’rewashed with the same detergent, Nursey adds, “and whenever I wear them, youget all riled up. Which you know I love.”

         Dex sighs. Unfortunately, he does knowhow much Nursey loves riling him up.

         Nursey just grins, finally succeeding ingetting shoes on both of his feet. Assured that Nursey will not brain himselfon the furniture for at least one more night, Dex turns back to the television,where the show is starting up again, and his laptop screen, where Ma has ceasedranting in favor of watching, having not paused once while Dex spoke withNursey, because as any small-town gossiper knows, stopping for any reason isonly admitting defeat.

         Mina and Karen, on the television, arenow dealing with some obviously contrived—or at the least exaggerated—issue withthe house and Ma, as usual, complains accordingly, and Dex is so absorbed infinding out of they’ll get the right sized windows for the house that he barelynotices Nursey is behind him until warm hands settle on his shoulders andNursey’s face bends close to steal a quick kiss.

         “Be right back,” Nursey murmurs, soft,sweet, lips pressed against the corner of Dex’s mouth. “Love you.”

         “Love you too,” Dex says, distracted, attentionheld by the show. Nursey huffs a short laugh, warm against Dex’s cheek, andthen both his mouth and his hands are gone, the front door closing quietlybehind him.

         Dex continues to watch and onlyrealizes that it’s abnormally silent after the window issue has been resolved.He glances down at the laptop screen to see Ma staring at him, a new, uncommonwide-eyed look on her pixelated face.

         Dex frowns. “What?” he asks.

         Ma’s eyelids flutter and she shakesher head, her parted lips closing into a small smile. “Nothing, honey, nothing,just.” Through the screen, Dex can make out her laugh lines deepening. “I’mjust happy for you, is all.”

         “For wh—oh.” Dex glances at the closedfront door quickly before looking back at the screen. Feeling slightly stupidbut mostly warm, he smiles. “Thanks, Ma,” he says, and they smile back at oneanother through the shitty Skype connection for a handful of moments more,before—on the TV—the beautiful Carrera countertops arrive and Ma crows with glee,remarking on the perfection of that particular choice.

         They watch on, Ma chirping houseflippers in an old yet loved family home in Maine, and Dex warm in the New YorkCity apartment he shares in every way with someone he loves more than he’d everthought he’d be able to love, and the both of them are—simply—happy.

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I hope you are all safe. I know most of you DIYers  are looking towards home improvement projects as a productive way to spend your time while social distancing.  Giani granite sent me this wonderful offer for 15% off on all their products. This is a awesome offer for all you DIYers who want to update their kitchens and bathrooms. I don’t make any monies for this, I just wanted to share it with all of you because it is a great offer.

During March 28 and 29, you can place anything in your cart and apply the code below when you check out.

Go to Giani

Code:  EMPOWER

In addition to this discount GIANI is pledging to donate $5 for every order $79.95 and up to Feeding America. Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries. Donations to its COVID-19 response fund will EMPOWER these facilities to support the most vulnerable communities affected by the pandemic.

So, here is what I did to update my bathroom:

My home…it was/is living in the 80’s….The bathrooms are  fake marble countertops with matching sinks attached.The size of the countertop and vanity…are not the normal size. This is what they look like….Yuck

So, I came up with a way less expensive idea for them. Reface instead of replace….now that sounds like a great option. If new counter top, sink, and vanity is out of the question, then this will work great for you.

I can’t stress how important it is to completely sand….removing the sheen…giving it some tooth for the primer. The first thing I did was to paint the sink white. I used  Rustoleum Tub and Tile  very inexpensive and so easy to use. Be sure to have fans on, windows open and wear a mask.This odor is strong!!! I put on 2 coats, letting it dry thoroughly between each coat. It came out so smooth. It has a gloss look, but what a improvement. See how much better the sink looked!!

Tip  Be sure to follow the steps to the letter! Sanding the surface is so important. Just being sure I let it completely dry between coats…I let it dry in between coats for a full day in between. I cannot stress how important that is, if you want it to hold up. Let it cure a few days before using. It takes 2 weeks to cure completely so don’t use any harsh chemicals on it before it cures. In another house I put this on some tile in a bathroom, it lasted 15 years! So that’s why I chose this product.

I left about a inch all around the top. This is because I will put the counter top paint there, looks much neater when done. I also tore out the side panel…

I went with Giani White Diamond Counter top Paint. It is really easy to apply. The kit comes complete with rollers, sponges and everything you will need. I don’t have pics of the technique I used since I just started this site. But I did take a pic of how I began. I taped off the edges around the counter. I took out the faucet, since I was replacing it anyway. The black primer was a improvement! Notice where I took it 1 inch around the top of sink.

The next step was sponging on the white limestone, then the other minerals. When you have it like you want it….let it dry overnight. Then you apply 2-3 topcoats (which is included) Again, I cannot stress to you how important it is for the top coats to dry completely before reapplying another coat. When you put the first top coat on….you can sprinkle with Extra Fine Glitter. But…when it’s all dry…the surface where the glitter is must be smooth, if it dried with some glitter sticking out from the top of the topcoat, lightly sand till smooth, wipe then apply another coat of the top coat.

Then I put in some carrera stone molding along the top edge…added a new faucet, and there you go…done…well almost. Now the vanity. I sanded them down a bit to give them tooth for the paint. I then painted the baskets with Rustoleum Aged Grey Chalk Paint.  I added to one end some of the color that matches my shower curtain…but only on one end, in case I ever change it out…here is my shower curtain..

I just love this shower curtain!!! Well this is the result…

I then replaced the door and drawer pulls The counter top looks yellow…..just the pic…. I am so sorry I didn’t have the pics showing the steps. But I will be doing my kitchen counter tops and will post step to step tutorials and pics. If you have any questions….happy to answer…thank you for looking!

You can purchase the Giani Countertop Kit thru Amazon, this is where I found both products at the lowest price…

If you decide to do this….I would love to see the before and afters. Thank you and Enjoy!

Bathroom Makeover I hope you are all safe. I know most of you DIYers  are looking towards home improvement projects as a productive way to spend your time while social distancing. 

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More pics of JDM & Hil’s new NY apartment

ESSENTIALS

Price: $2,750,000

Type: Co-op

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Rooms: 3.5

Approx. Sq. Ft.: 2,600

Exposure: North & East

Key features: elevator, pet friendly, full city view

Arrange a private tour or learn of any upcoming or unpublished open houses with our team for this rare modern loft on one of New York’s most coveted blocks. Inspired interior designers can cultivate your vision as this expansive two bedroom can be easily converted into a three bedroom loft. The open window lined living and dining area open’s to an authentic chef’s kitchen complete with the industry’s top appliance’s. A Wolf range, Thermador Oven, Viking Refrigerator, Fisher Paykel dishwasher, Sub Zero mini fridge and wine storage stand out against the softness of the white Carrera marble countertops. Wall to wall Brazilian walnut hardwood floors are basked in light from the oversized double windows. The master bedroom is complete with an en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and rain shower for relaxation. Clean lines. Exposed brick. This loft in one of the most historical and vibrant neighborhoods of NOHO is a minimalist’s palate to make your own.

AIR Building.

This apartment has no monthly maintenance fee associated with it's ownership. The Co-op earns income from three separate retail pieces which covers the co-ops overall budget. Currently the unit is subject to a $2,700 assessment to pay for a roof deck addition as well as other upgrades.

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My @oneroomchallenge is complete and we couldn’t be more thrilled! The @polycordesign White Cherokee Countertops and @newravenna Astronomy backsplash in Carrera and inset brass shine with my colorful decorative elements. The orchid vinyl from @stroheimfabrics on the cool @dowelfurniture counter stools brings serious pop to my white kitchen brightened by the @hudsonvalleylighting pendants and @crystorama sconces. Check out my friends reveals too. @athomewithashley @brepurposed @dabito @theenglishroom @erinkestenbaum @harlowandthistle @houseofbrinson @jandjdesigngroup @kellygolightly @lindaholtcreative @meganbachmanninteriors @michellecgage @mimosalaneblog @murphydeesign @vestigehome @oldhomelove @sgardnerstyle @designershay @sitamontgomeryinteriors @smpliving @oneroomchallenge @betterhomesandgardens #oneroomchallenge #bhgorc #oneroomchallenge #design #interiordesign #tile #marble #textiles #kitchen #kitchendesign #linkinbio 📸 @_dpphoto_ https://ift.tt/2ASqayB

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THE BEAUTY OF MARBLE IN INTERIOR AND FACADES

THE BEAUTY OF MARBLE IN INTERIOR AND FACADES

Timeless, enduring, and stately, marble has been used since ancient Greece and Rome for the most important buildings of civilized society, from temples to bathhouses to markets. The expense of quarrying and transporting the stone often constituted the bulk of construction costs, along with the workmanship of shaping and securing the heavy blocks.

As the cost of labour increased, the use of marble came to be reserved for the most socially significant buildings, such as courthouses and city halls. With technological advances in the last half-century, marble became available not only as traditional dimension stone but as thin panel cladding.

When we approach the history of architecture and sculpture, it is inevitable that we speak of marble. Originating from a chemical reaction in limestone when exposed to high pressures and temperatures for thousands of years.

From the monumental ruins of antiquity to the lavish master baths of today, marble has had a rich and tumultuous history. Once the premier material in the architect’s palette, the difficulties of building with this luxurious stone and the development of cheaper alternatives have led to a steady decline in its use as a facade treatment.

WHITE MARBLE AND FANTASY BROWN MARBLE

WHITE MARBLE

Marble has a magical ability to make any room in your home feel like it has been coated with luxury, and for some home owners and designers, there is simply no substitute for majestic marble.

There are many different kinds of marble you can use in your home, with white marble being a classic selection. All marble types have their own beautiful intricacies and various purposes depending on where and how they’ll be used in a space.

Carrara Marble

This popular white marble has a clean look with its subtle Gray hues. You can spot Carrara marble by looking at the type of veining contrasted against the white/light Gray background, as it’s typically thin, linear and feathery versus dark, sharp and bold. Some of the best uses for this white marble include countertops, backsplashes, fireplaces, shower walls, and tile flooring.

Calacatta Marble

his classic Italian marble comes from a quarry in Carrara, Italy, making it one of the more valuable and favoured white marble stones. More dramatic-looking than Carrara, this marble takes on a warm white tone and contains a mixture of beige/gold and grey veins that vary in size.

Statuario Marble

Statuario marble contains the subtle Gray hues found in Carrara with similar Gray veining that you’ll find in Calacatta slabs. This stone is a very bright white in color, also making it incredibly valuable. While Statuario is haled in Italy for being the perfect marble for carving statues, it is also a highly sought-after material for residential and commercial projects.

MORE TO KNOW ABOUT FANTASY BROWN MARBLW

If you’ve been shopping around for a new stone countertop material for your kitchen or bath, you may have come across Fantasy Brown. And you’ve also likely encountered the raging debate over what kind of stone it is and how it should be treated.

Don’t worry about the Fantasy Brown debate and the mind-boggling assertions by some that it’s as fussy as marble and others that it’s as rugged as quartzite. Fantasy Brown falls in a unique – and rather confusing – category, but it’s a durable stone that is most certainly worth the price per square foot.

TYPE OF FANTASY BROWN MARBLE

One of the most popular natural stone surfaces for kitchen countertops in the US, Fantasy Brown is also among the most misrepresented. It gets lumped into so many different categories that it can become frustrating to understand, especially for those who like to do their research before spending thousands of dollars on a slab of stone.

To give a little perspective on the confusion around Fantasy Brown, here is a sampling of the labels we came across from different sellers after a quick Google search: quartzite, marble, serpentine, dolomite, granite, somewhere between marble and granite, dolomitic marble, soft quartzite.

DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHITE MARBLE V/S COLOUR MARBLE

Marble has a timelessly elegant charm, be it used for the living rooms, kitchen countertops, or bathrooms. It has always been among the most popular natural stones for home decor, and Italian and Indian marble are the most widely used varieties. In North India, Indian marble is extensively mined, making it a cost-effective option available in a wide range of colours and textures. It has a medium lustre and is a stone that is comparatively stronger.

The high lustre and the potential to impart visual appeal to the place where it is used are highly admired in Italian marble. We bring you the lowdown on Italian marble vs. Indian marble in this article so that you can make an educated choice for your home.

Aesthetics

Indian marbles come in a range of beautiful colours, such as white, pink, green, yellow, grey, and black. Compared to Indian marble, Italian marble doesn’t always come in a range of colours. Black, White, Grey, and Rose are the popular Italian variants. Italian marble, while Indian marble has a medium lustre, has very high-quality lustre, pearly and luminescent. Most Indian marbles have a more solid look and feel than the delicate, fragile look of Italian marbles.

Installation

The cost of laying is almost the same in Indian marble and Italian marble, ranging from Rs.100 to 300 per Sq. Ft. Italian marble is fragile and requires highly skilled workmen and good supervision during installation, while a lower level of skills is required for Indian marble. During installation, Italian marble slabs should be perfectly levelled, otherwise deep cracks over a period of time can develop.

Durability

The durability of structures such as the Parthenon, the Tower of Pisa, and the Statue of David demonstrates the resilience of Italian marble. These monuments were made from standard Italian marble, and for centuries they have been able to resist corrosion. Italian marbles, however, are now cut into thin slabs to illuminate the atmosphere of luxury. The marble is rendered brittle by these thinner cuts. Consequently, pronominal hair cracks form over a period of time in the marble. So to give it extra protection, a thin nylon net is glued to the back of the slab.

Applications

Their highly lustrous existence, however, causes Italian stones, despite their inflating price tags, to sell out like hotcakes. Indian marble pricing starts from as low as Rs. 50 per sq. ft and grows to Rs.250 per sq. ft thanks to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra, and Madhya Pradesh quarries. Italian marble comes in a range of texture and colour, but with a small range that includes white Statuario marble, golden Bottochino marble, and light grey Carrera marble.

THE SELECTION OF PROJECTS AND PRODUCTS THAT USE MARBLE IN ARCHITECTURE WITH IT'S DIFFERENT VEINCE, TEXTURE, COLOURS, BRIGHTNESS, AND PATTERNS BY BHANDARI MARBLE WORLD INDIA

Whatever marble you pick, you need to take good care of them. Always remember to use a mild floor cleaner based on detergent or one that is specially made for marbles. Over time, marbles can also lose their shine. So, at regular intervals, to create a protective shield against staining and scratching, marbles need to be regularly polished and sealed. If you choose marble, your home is sure to have a majestic and elegant feel, whatever your decision might be. The ambiance and longevity of your home will be largely determined by your choice of marble. Both marbles have high resilience, but they differ largely depending on material, appearance, and colour. Both of them have pros and cons of their own. Keep them in mind before choosing the best one for your home.

ADDED BY EXPERT TEAM OF BHANDARI MARBLE WORLD…9784593721

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Why are Carrara marble kitchen countertops so popular? What should you know before investing in Carrara marble kitchen countertops? Find all your answers in this post!

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Collector’s Retreat, Orcas Island WA

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Collector’s Retreat on Orcas Island, Washington

Jul 12, 2021

Design: Heliotrope Architects

Location: Orcas Island, Washington, USA

Collector’s Retreat

Heliotrope Architects’ clients for Collector’s Retreat own and operate a Los Angeles area retail gallery featuring a curated collection of west-coast artists. They desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery, with plenty of wall space to display a rotation of their collection while also capturing expansive views offered by the site.

Program requirements consisted of a single living/dining/kitchen area with two bedroom suites with maximum separation – one for the parents and the other for their grown daughter.

An accessory studio space and utility room complete the program, with the total area a modest 1,600sf. The structure is situated at the top of a steep hill, with views to the south-west and a wetland forest on the side opposite.

The main living space is flanked on either side by the bedroom suites, focusing views in an axial manner toward the water and the wetland forest.

Outside, a carport doubles as an exterior space for entertaining in inclement weather and a lower terrace with fire-pit serves as the primary focus for summer leisure.

In response to the owner’s desire for the focus to be on the art and the view, the massing has been developed as a simple box, with a material palette limited to black metal panels and white stucco on the exterior and all white surfaces with Carrera marble countertops and gray concrete on the interior.

Windows are wood, painted black to minimize their visibility. A tight budget was managed through efficient design, simple detailing and a liberal use of Ikea cabinetry.

Collector’s Retreat, Orcas Island, Washington – Building Information

Design: Heliotrope Architects

Contractor: The Green Construction Company

Photography: Sean Airhart

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Location: Orcas Island, Washington, USA

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NATURAL STONE MARBLE GRANITE MADE IN INDIA

Marble has a timelessly elegant charm, be it used for the living rooms, kitchen countertops, or bathrooms. It has always been among the most popular natural stones for home décor, and Italian and Indian marble is the most widely used varieties. In North India, Indian marble is extensively mined, making it a cost-effective option available in a wide range of colors and textures. It has a medium luster and is a stone that is comparatively stronger. The high luster and the potential to impart visual appeal to the place where it is used are highly admired in Italian marble.

Whatever marble you pick, you need to take good care of them. Always remember to use a mild floor cleaner based on detergent or one that is specially made for marbles. Over time, marbles can also lose their shine. So, at regular intervals, to create a protective shield against staining and scratching, marbles need to be regularly polished and sealed. If you choose marble, your home is sure to have a majestic and elegant feel, whatever your decision might be. The ambiance and longevity of your home will be largely determined by your choice of marble.

MARBLE PROCESS

Aesthetics

Indian marbles come in a range of beautiful colors, such as white, pink, green, yellow, grey, and black. Compared to Indian marble, Italian marble doesn’t always come in a range of colors. Black, White, Grey, and Rose are the popular Italian variants. Italian marble, while Indian marble has a medium luster, has very high-quality luster, pearly and luminescent.

Installation

The cost of laying is almost the same in Indian marble and Italian marble, ranging from Rs.100 to 300 per Sq Ft. Italian marble is fragile and requires highly skilled workmen and good supervision during installation, while a lower level of skills is required for Indian marble. During installation, Italian marble slabs should be perfectly leveled, otherwise deep cracks over a period of time can develop. Italian marble, as it is mined in Italy, is less available than Indian marble.

Durability

The durability of structures such as the Parthenon, the Tower of Pisa, and the Statue of David demonstrates the resilience of Italian marble. These monuments were made from standard Italian marble, and for centuries they have been able to resist corrosion. Italian marbles, however, are now cut into thin slabs to illuminate the atmosphere of luxury. The marble is rendered brittle by these thinner cuts. Consequently, pronominal hair cracks form over a period of time in the marble. So, to give it extra protection, a thin nylon net is glued to the back of the slab.

Applications

The stone is mostly used for decorative purposes, considering its delicate character. Some of the stone’s most common uses are in accent walls, tabletops, mantelpieces. Other smaller applications include the use of decorative trays, dispensers of soap, and showpieces. When it comes to Indian marbles, because of their rigid character, the applications are higher. The Indian varieties do not scratch or stain readily. Italian marble is tender and vulnerable to scratches. Therefore, on flooring made of Italian stones, heavy objects should never be moved.

Cost

Italian marble is sold at Rs. 350 to Rs. 5000 per Sq. at a number of price points. Italian marble slabs are very costly, mostly due to import duties compared to Indian stones. Their highly lustrous existence, however, causes Italian stones, despite their inflating price tags, to sell out like hotcakes. Indian marble pricing starts from as low as Rs. 50 per sq. ft and grows to Rs.250 per sq. ft thanks to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra, and Madhya Pradesh quarries. Italian marble comes in a range of texture and color, but with a small range that includes white Statuario marble, golden Bottochino marble, and light grey Carrera marble. For fans of marble, Indian marble has more than hundreds of colors.

ABOUT INDIAN MARBLE

Indian marble primarily comes from the quarries of the Indian states namely Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. These states are known to produce one of the best quality marbles in the world. In addition, India is home to the widest varieties of marble stones. You get the elegant natural stone in distinct color combinations and textures. And hence, Indian marble suppliers cater to the high demand for marble in the global market.

The state of Rajasthan, in particular, is home to royal marble varieties once adorning the ancient palaces and fortresses. Taj Mahal is a living example of white Makrana marble quarried from Makrana in Rajasthan.

Availability

All types of marble stones are available only in slab form. On the other hand, marble comes in the form of marble tiles, slabs, and blocks.

Thickness

Marble slabs from India are typically available in thickness ranging from 16 mm to 18 mm.

Color

Marble stones come in different colors and textures. But the varieties are limited to white, light grey, beige, brown and golden. Whereas Indian marble comes in all color spectrums that reside in a rainbow. From white, yellow, green, to blue, red, golden, and black.

WE MANUFACTURE HIGH-QUALITY BUILDING STONE MARBLE GRANITE

Bhandari Marble World is the exporter, manufacturer, and supplier of natural granite blocks, slabs, and polished tiles in several finishes, color patterns, and dimensions from India. Properties like high resistance towards abrasion, heat, water, pressure as well as acidic and alkaline environment make this natural stone a great demand in the international market. Granite is globally reorganized as a popular construction and architectural material and India has large reserves of natural granites.

Indian Granite is famous for the beauty and hardness. Indian Granite is popular all over the world. Fascinating colors and beautiful structure made Indian Granite as top-class Indian Granite of the world. Amongst all available building stones majorly used in Indian Granite. It is a rock with visible grains that is harder than marble. It is used to make many objects that we encounter in daily life. These include countertops, floor tiles, paving stone, curbing, stair treads, building layers, and cemetery monuments. Indian Granite is also used as a crushed stone or aggregate.  Every Indian Granite is different from the other stone pieces so they vary.

Granite is the hardest building stone; granite slabs and granite tiles occupy a prominent place among dimensional stones. Granite is mainly used for wall cladding, roofing, flooring, kitchen and bathroom installations, countertops, vanities, articles, and a variety of other interior and exterior applications.

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India holds a vast wealth of natural stones. Bhandari Marble World is a name synonymous with marble in India. We are the topmost supplier of marble and granite all over the world. India produces a wide range of marble and granite, but you might not be got the natural stone from all suppliers of marble in India.

Bhandari Marble World is an expert and well-reputed marble and granite supplier in India Rajasthan based in Kishangarh. We not only offer wide varieties of marbles but also offer tremendous varieties of designs and colors. We are also one of the most trusted marble exporters in India reaching our products to the countries of all the five continents.

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We have a well-established infrastructure that includes all the advanced machinery and equipment required in the art of manufacturing to produce world-class products. We have been supported by a team of well-qualified professionals such as production experts, skilled & semi-skilled labor, sales & marketing experts, quality controllers, and administration personnel.

Bhandari Marble World always provides the best quality of marble. Before dispatching the products to our clients, we check them thoroughly for quality assurance. Our motto is to never compromise in quality. We believe that business relations can last long with quality products.

We understand the importance of quality and provide a superior quality range of Indian Granite Tiles, Indian Marble Tiles, Indian Sandstones, Brunette Brown Granite, and cobblestones in various designs.

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Bhandari Marble World is an award-winning brand of marble granite and natural stone where the age-old craft of stone meets the contemporary designs and forms. Our brand takes the art of stone creation to a new high. We started this journey of customizing Marble granite & Natural stone for Projects, including Luxury Hotels, Lounges, Palaces & Premium Residences in 1631 from our Bhandari India.

Family, we offer not only custom-made marble granite and natural stone but with our innovative designs, we turn stone into pieces of art. Our design studio offers a variety of options from luxurious stones that are studded with semiprecious elements to natural stones made in India that resemble a canvas painting. Designs that seamlessly blend beautiful stones like Indian marble, Indian granite, Indian stones, Italian marble, Brazilian granite, and more than 45 countries’ products all over the world. Embellished with requirements to Taj never seen before handmade pieces which are unique. No longer will the marble granite and natural stone remain a floor piece, our designs & innovations are turning them into embellishments to suit your décor without which no house will be complete.

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Ways to use marble in your home interior design

Marble is a fan top pick for a home plan since it is a particularly flexible stone. While generally considered being utilized as ledges, there are a lot of approaches to utilize marble in the home plans. From kitchens to storm cellars, marble can be utilized in a real sense in each room of the house. You can decide to get “Goodness" second from your marble by offering expression employments of the stone. Or then again, you can keep your marble feeling new and current by utilizing it in little dosages. Emphasize marble can offer a significantly greater expression than an entire mass of stone. Gangadhar Exporter is best natural Stone Exporters in India.

Marble Walls:-

Regardless of whether you're utilizing this regular stone as a highlight divider or a backsplash, a marble divider is a delightful assertion piece to any home. Marble dividers give a crisp inclination to your space that peruses neatly. Marble dividers can peruse warm or cool contingent upon what chunk you pick. Something like our Statuario marble is ideal for a stylish and cool palette where our Bamboo dark cleaned marble is ideal for warm and soothing spaces.

 Countertops:-        

Marble ledges are a famous decision for kitchens and restrooms. Carrera marble is an extraordinary decision for marble ledges as they are a moderate stone that carries a brilliant tastefulness to your space. Make certain to clean and seal your ledges to shield them from stains and keep them fit as a fiddle.

 Marble Flooring:-

Marble flooring emits an excellent appearance that will blow your mind. Be certain the entirety of your marble comes from a similar bunch when introducing it for your deck. This will guarantee the entirety of your pieces match and stream flawlessly.

 Marble Furniture:-

A superb method to add marble into your home in a manner that is both sharp and practical is by utilizing marble furniture and extras. Consider such things as a marble end table, marble cutting sheets, marble bedside lights, and marble liners to bring only a sprinkle of visual interest into your room.

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Your chimney is as of now the point of convergence of your room, so why not make it a visual blowout by utilizing marble tile as its backsplash? Tweak the shade of your marble to supplement your room and give it the glow that a chimney merits.

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Guide to Kitchen Countertops & Worktops

When meeting with prospective clients who are remodeling their kitchens- inevitably equivalent kinds of questions come up over and over:

What’s the difference between granite and quartz?

Which one is a smaller amount expensive?

Which one will last longer?

Which one requires the smallest amount maintenance?

And I usually respond with an equivalent awful answer I hate hearing once I have a question:

Well, it depends….

The truth is there are pros and cons to each material you put in on a kitchen counter. The truth is that counting on your lifestyle - these surfaces can take a beating! And since you’re probably hoping they last until your next kitchen remodel, it’s good to understand the scoop!

Anyway… onward with the small print on the various materials available to you:

MARBLE

Pros: are often beee-you-tee-full with its stunning veining and unique character.

Looks amazing in Black Kitchens, especially

Biggest con: Super porous. So unless you wish that aged farmhouse look filled with character (and by character I mean rust stains, oil rings and wine rings) than you would possibly want to expire this one. It is often resurfaced/refinished though - so don’t dismiss it for this reason alone.

Cost: Depends on which grade. Therefore the thing about countertops is that they are usually graded. A, B, C, D… etc. but the tricky part is one grade doesn't correlate to an equivalent grade in another material. In other words, an “A” marble isn't an equivalent price as quartz. Cost also can vary counting on country of origin, distributor and fabricator. So you can’t always pass the pricing listed online.

The grading usually correlates to how rare or available the fabric is. The rarer the marble, the upper the grade, the upper the worth tag.

To further complicate matters- that lovely Carrera Marble everyone drools after lately has their own grading system. I won’t even go down this road. Suffice it to mention the really beautiful stuff is often expensive.

Bottom Line: I might STRONGLY encourage you to figure with an indoor designer, kitchen designer, and contractor or building professional who will assist you sort through the myriad of options you've got in your local area.

GRANITE

Pro: Not as porous as marble.

It can generally delay to hot pots and pans and won’t stain as easily as marble.

Generally, granite is not expensive as marble or quartz.

The nicer stuff really is often beautiful.

Cons: It seems many folks are over granite; the less costly stuff was employed by every home builder within the country and folk are just plain tired of it. Nothing dates a kitchen sort of a nice dark green Ubatuba countertop.

You should seal it every 6-12 months. (Chill, it’s not plenty of labor. Spray the counters with a sealant, allow them to dry for a couple of hours; wipe off…voila!)

QUARTZ

The most misunderstood of all of them, I believe)

Here’s the deal. Quartz (as we all know it to be classified as a countertop material) may be a man-made stone. Sure, it's going to have quartz, the gem, that's present, but probably not plenty of it. It does have many polymers, resins and crushed up other stuff like granite, maybe even glass and mirrors, etc. that are bound together to supply Quartz countertops.

It is often confused with Quartzite - which may be a natural stone, with amazing veining and similar characteristics as marble.

Pros: Never-ever-ever need to worry about sealing them, rendering them virtually maintenance-free!

Cons: Is often EX-PEN-SIVE. Plain or speckly quartz? Probably not so bad. Trying to find dramatic veining or trending color of the moment? You’ll need to reconsider your budget.

They can etch burn and/or actually crack if you place your hot turkey roasting pan directly on the surface. Okay, so I’ve never actually heard of anyone cracking their quartz counters, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened.

A cautionary word: Some quartz slabs are book-matched; others aren’t. Book matching may be a process where two adjacent slabs are mirrored (or book matched) therefore the veining is continuous. What does that mean for you? If you've got an excellent Long Island or countertop run, it'll be VERY difficult to make continuous veining if the slabs aren't book matched. To not say it’s impossible, but it'll be very difficult, and will not be left to the amateur fabricator.

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