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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. The product is high-end in nature, due to several factors. While this is no doubt a point in the category’s favor, it can also come across as too “unpredictable” for consumers who are unfamiliar with natural stone.

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Natural Stone Institute donates to Gary Sinise Foundation

Floor Covering News

Since 2016, The Natural Stone Institute has been in collaboration with the Gary Sinise Foundation to provide support for the R.I.S.E. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute made a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of its R.I.S.E. Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The R.I.S.E.

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Bringing a Touch of Luxury to Bathrooms

Kitchen and Residential Design

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.

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Granite Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Surface and This Material Is

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced its results from a survey of kitchen designers that granite is no longer the top choice for kitchen counters — quartz is. Granite is a natural stone, but is porous and requires sealing with chemicals to minimize staining and etching. There are plenty of options.

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Kitchen Ideas – The Ultimate Design Resource Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Whether you’re just sketching designs for your dream space or trying to plan a major remodel we’ve got kitchen ideas and tips to get you from start to finish. Not all are large and flooded with natural light and original hardwood floors, but some of the same guiding principles apply regardless of what your space looks like.

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Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. This kitchen provides spectacular views thanks to its open concept design. Baby boomers are designing to remain in their homes for years to come.

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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

StoneDimensions

3) CEU Programs : the education committee annually produces two (2) new powerpoints to add to the collection of approved presentations for members to give to architects and designers. It is our intent to also feature classes that will benefit the design community. This effort fills a large void in training on this subject.

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