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NSI to host 2023 Stone Summits

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series. During the Stone Summits, attendees will have the opportunity to source products from event sponsors and hosts and will benefit from dedicated networking time. Tennessee Stone Summit. Utah Stone Summit.

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20 of the Coolest Outdoor Fireplaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Outdoor fireplaces tend to be constructed from three main materials: stone, brick and plaster. Stone outdoor fireplaces Stone is a natural material for a fireplace. Depending on how the stone is arranged, you can have a rustic look or a more neat style — you might even use the stone to create an accent wall.

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FCIF raises $250,000 at 40th Anniversary Gala

Floor Covering News

She is active in her community as a volunteer EMT, serves on the Board of the Connecticut Women’s Forum and is the past-chairman of the Center for Hope in Greenwich, Conn. In 2006, Teague started working on SURFACES and StonExpo, now totaling 19 years of service to the floor covering, stone and tile industries. On a mission.

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How to Transform Your Home’s Exterior with Natural Stone

Stagetecture

Whether you are looking for durability or beauty a natural stone combined with other rustic outdoor elements can transform your home’s exterior. Natural stone is gorgeous when used in outdoor applications such as a stone fireplace, or when landscaping stone is used in walkways, garden stepping stone locations and more.

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Shopping for Antiques — and Inspiration — in Kent

The Perfect Bath

This weekend we took a drive up Route 7 to Kent, Connecticut, where hiding in plain sight is one of the coolest shops, RT Facts , located in the old Kent Town Hall. The inclement weather and randomness of a flea market instigated their move to a permanent home in Connecticut.

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Imposing Log House in Colorado Mirroring Views of the Spectacular Rocky Mountains

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Some of the features of the five-bedroom villa include a four-car garage, outdoor living-room on heated deck, copper clad windows and spectacular slate roof reclaimed from Connecticut. The residence features custom light fixtures by artist Peter Fillerup , and stone hearths crafted from indigenous rock. Enjoy the virtual tour!

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35 Small Wine Cellars and Wine Room Ideas You Can Recreate

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Images: Connecticut Stone and Sunflower Studio Choose contemporary shelves or unusual wine racks that make a statement Backlit floating ledges are the perfect wine storage system since wine bottles need to rest on their sides to keep the corks moist.

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