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Residential Building Trends

The State of Residential Building

February 10, 2022

Sam Kim, senior vice president of product for MSI, provides insight into the residential building market, as it applies to hard surfaces.

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Video: Fall Product Trends

November 3, 2021

View some of the latest trending styles that are currently being selected for both residential and commercial designs.

SW 1021 Cambria Q&A: Notting Hill Quartz Product

Quartz Products

New Quartz Designs Inspired by Momentum

Summer Kath, executive vice president and head of design for Cambria, talks with Stone World about the quartz manufacturer’s latest designs, as well as current trends

Jennifer Richinelli

October 8, 2021

Cambria recently unveiled four new designs in its palette of quartz products. Following design launches in February and June, this introduction brings the total to 12 new designs and one new finish.

Inside the Shop: From Outsourcing to Cutting

Starting as a one-stop home remodeling business that outsourced work, Chippewa Stone grew into running their own fabrication operation

Jason Kamery

August 16, 2021

Courtney and Oskar Gruber founded Chippewa Stone, in Medina, OH, in 2004, at first as a one-stop home remodeling business who outsourced their stonework.

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Sustainable Design

Report from India: Stylish and Sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings

Jennifer Richinelli

August 10, 2021

The extended living space fuses a contemporary design with a curated landscape -- creating an engaging environment. Co-founders and design principals emphasized that using locally quarried stone was a priority, as the material is not only beautiful, but also sustainable.

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A Spanish haven

With sweeping views of the city of Castellón and the sea, a private residence features natural stone that secures it to its high perch and complements its surrounding environment

April 26, 2021

A beautiful contemporary residential design was achieved with stone from the Spanish region in which it resides.

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Stylish and sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings

Jennifer Richinelli

April 13, 2021

Indian slate and Tandoor Kota Stone were chosen for a residential lounge for their aesthetics, cultural ties and sustainability.

Luxury living

Neolith Beton provided the durability, versatility and texture required for a penthouse in a posh neighborhood of Madrid, Spain

April 9, 2021

Neolith, a pioneering brand of sintered stone, is fast becoming a material choice for high-end, high-concept residential renovations. Recently, it played a pivotal role in a penthouse project for luxury property developer and architect Herrero & Vázquez.

Honoring essential workers

Inspired to offer hope and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Illinois-based fabricator awards five honorable people with free countertops

Jennifer Richinelli

April 9, 2021

With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.

Summer Kath, executive vice president and head of design of Cambria

One-on-One with Summer Kath

Jason Kamery

February 1, 2021

With 18 years of experience at Cambria, Summer Kath, the quartz manufacturer’s executive vice president and head of design, shares her thoughts on upcoming trends in kitchen and bath design