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It’s undeniable, natural stone is becoming increasingly popular. Interior design doesn’t stop with the installation of natural stone. You have to figure out how to accent, decorate and arrange everything so it looks cohesive. A few trends are really standing out in 2018.

This week, we’re highlighting a stellar design we created and just completed. Recently, we designed Mark and Kami Burghardt of Gretna’s wine room project! For the space, we used Zebrino Light Onyx as a backsplash, which the stone is translucent by nature. Now, imagine installing backlit LED lights to illuminate the entire room while showcasing the wine bottles. The mastermind behind this project is interior designer Beth Settles with Interiors by Joan.  Every design detail is crafted intentionally like the “cradles” used to hold the wine bottles on display. Take a look at the finished product below!

For some, natural stone is all about it being rustic and using neutral colors to bring life into a space.  It is good to use use renewable resources throughout your home because they’re environmentally friendly and often are one-of-ones meaning rarely will anyone have the exact design as you. . Things like stone and wood will help you achieve this sought after look.

Trends in natural stone are changing constantly because of the versatility stone offers. In order to stay in style, it is essential to keep up on design trends as they become more and more popular. Whether you are looking for stone to add to your bedroom or your backyard, elegance and functionality should always come into play. Stones such as granite, marble, and slate are becoming increasingly more popular. Check out other natural stone trends that have hit the market in 2018!

Granite countertops are a staple piece in almost any space. They are a major investment that comes with many benefits. When you make a big investment like this, you want to make sure to keep up on maintenance. If you take care of them correctly, granite countertops will last for decades and keep looking like new. Continuous care is important for this to be possible.

You will have to make many decisions during your kitchen renovations and find a sink that fits the need of your home and family can be challenging. Sinks come in a wide variety of sizes, materials and price ranges. You can choose from materials such as stainless steel, cast iron, composite, porcelain, or concrete and can range in price anywhere from $200 to $1500.

At GMS Werks, we are involved in projects all across the Omaha community. We have recently had the pleasure of installing Dekton in to the new offices of the Sherwood Foundation.

Granite countertops have been on trend for more than a decade and have become the standard for kitchen countertops. Granite is typically more expensive than other countertop materials, but that’s not what makes it the number one choice amongst homeowners.

The countries that many of us use for our traveling destinations are often the same ones that the natural stone in our warehouses comes from. Today, we’re going to be taking a little adventure around the globe to see where our favorite stones come from, and we’re going to be throwing in some interesting facts about quartzite, limestone, marble, and a few of our other favorites.

Are your clients curious about where their natural stone comes from and how it came  to be the beautiful form that it is now? Well, now you have the answers!