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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

Soapstone – This is a very viable option for both indoor and outdoor countertops. Colors are pretty much limited to greys, greens, blues and blacks with subtle lighter veining. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port). It’s absolutely gorgeous!

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. The world’s second-largest producer and exporter of slate, takes us to South America. No matter what country, slate’s color will vary depending on where it is from. Brazilian Multi-color Slate.

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San Antonio Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We looked at the basics, such as year constructed, number of units and average rent prices, and we also considered community amenities like outdoor spaces and fitness facilities. If you feel like getting a little touristy, you’re near The Alamo , the River Walk and the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas.