Blog Category: Granite

Backsplashes serve an important purpose, to protect the wall from splashes. But they also serve a design purpose as well. Backsplashes complement other elements in the kitchen, such as counter tops and cabinets. Natural stone is an excellent choice for a kitchen backsplash.

The 2017 color trend predictions are in and they are and attentions grabbing selection of colors. Deep purple (Shadow), greenery, and taupe (Poised Taupe) are this years color trend according to Sherwin Williams, Pantone, and Benjamin Moore. The colors are contrasting, which is making homeowners curious about how to integrate them into their designs. It will be interesting to see how this year's color trend impacts the use of natural stone for homeowners and businesses.

Granite is one of the oldest stones and it has been used as a building material since ancient times. It is one of the most durable natural stones around and will far outlast the building it is installed in, making it a very popular choice construction projects.