Marble Systems: Blogs
Stone in the Versailles Pattern provides a critical type of design flexibility that is an enviable addition to any interior design plan. The pattern is capable of evoking both an 18th century French elegance and an open, airy architectural style that is in demand within fashion forward circles today. To view additional stone products using the Versailles pattern, visit: http://bit.ly/1kpen8W.
The classic elegance that is white never goes out of style or fashion. That being said, and with summer upon us, white marble is the epitome of a blank canvas. Read how our Aspen White Polished Collection can bring your designs to fruition. To view the complete collection, visit: http://www.marblesystems.com/categories/collection/aspen-white-polished/.
Fashion Porcelain Milano – The Milano Porcelain Collection from Marble Systems seeks the design high ground in fashion porcelain that is the legacy of its namesake city, Milan. Read our latest blog post on how to integrate this fashion-forward tile collection into your next project! The complete Milano Porcelain Collection can be viewed here: http://www.marblesystems.com/categories/collection/milano/.
Aspen – Snow White Marble: Sometimes we hear that “white is back”. Well, of course, we think white never left. White is the perfect background color for the kitchen or bathroom because of its ability to work well with any appliance, fixture, backsplash, paint color, and so on. Read the complete blog post here: http://www.marblesystems.com/aspen-snow-white-marble/.
Engineered Stone from Marble Systems – Granite has long reigned supreme for kitchen countertops, but for homeowners seeking something different, engineered stone in the form of quartzite is the perfect solution. Read our latest blog post for more inspiration, then, check out the designer options we offer with our Color Quartz Collection: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/collection/color-quartz/.
Natural Stone Waterjet Designs – Arabesque patterns flow effortlessly with a color palette that remains subtle and unobtrusive. Read more on how centuries-old Moorish designs influenced our Talya collection of marble and stone mosaics. To view the complete Talya collection, visit: http://bit.ly/1mIesKW.
2014 Kitchen Trends: Black Countertops – With an increased use of black polished stone, designers are cleverly incorporating the use of glass tile backsplashes to lighten up and glamorize spaces. Read our latest blog post on how! And to complement your black polished stone, consider using our blissfully organic Coastal Glass collection: http://bit.ly/1bXc6B0.
Four Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom in 2014 – Patience and professional guidance rank high in our latest blog post. Read what else topped our list in, “Four Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom in 2014.” Showcased in the image above is our Calacatta Gold Modern Polished Collection of marble, which can be viewed here: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/collection/calacatta-gold-modern-polished/.
“Extra Texture”: Interesting Stone Finishes – The right natural stone finish, coupled with its scale, color and light source, can either warm up a room with a cozy feel, or add a clean, modern look. Here are several stone finishes to consider when designing your next project. Featured in the kitchen below is our Diana Royal Polished Collection: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/collection/diana-royal-polished/.
Pantone Color of the Year – 2014: Pantone's Radiant Orchid is not for the timid! Here's how to use it in your next tile or stone project using our extensive collection of glass tiles, including Coastal Glass, Riva del Mar, Sorbetto, and more! Start browsing through our glass tile collections here: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/material-category/glass/.
What Are Rectified Porcelain Tiles? – Simply put, porcelain tiles are kiln fired and generally composed of kaolin clay, feldspar and quartz. However, since all clay tile products shrink during the firing phase of production the facial dimensions are not exact. At this point, we begin to answer the question, what are rectified porcelain tiles? Read the complete post here: http://www.marblesystems.com/rectified-porcelain-tiles/.
Leathered Stone as a Trending Finish – Once upon a time, stone selections might have only included a polished finish, a honed finish and perhaps one type of textured finish. Thankfully, contemporary design plans include different levels of polished, honed, and even various levels of textured stones, available to them. To view our complete Leathered Stone collection, visit: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/collection/leathered/.
White on White in Stone Design Trends – White, bright and clean! Marble Systems' Snow White Marble Collection epitomizes the purity of white, while staying high on design trend lists. View the complete collection for further inspiration: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/collection/snow-white-polished/!
Three “Cool” Bathroom Tile Trends – However, talking about having style in your interior design plans is one thing and having the courage to express your own style is quite another. To that end, lets discuss three “cool” bathroom tile trends that might work for you! Read the complete post here: http://www.marblesystems.com/three-cool-bathroom-tile-trends/.
Houzz: Fall Kitchen Trends 2013 – Houzz just published its Fall Kitchen Trends Survey 2013! Where do your kitchen design aspirations fit within this survey? Also, if you're not already doing so, make sure to follow us on Houzz and browse through dozens of our Ideabooks for even more inspirational designs using marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and more: http://bit.ly/1dglcu8
Tunisian Limestone – Tunisia has been a melting pot of cultures throughout its history. This diversity has produced a legacy of stone workmanship that still resonates today. For more on Tunisian Limestone, view our extensive Linearities Limestone collections (starting with Auberge, Bosphorus, Britannia, Britannia Dark, and Heartsmere) for inspiration in your next bathroom, kitchen or flooring design project here: http://bit.ly/1i2cihC.
We're seeing more and more travertine used on floors and walls in kitchens, bathrooms, wet areas, and indoor/outdoor living areas. Here are some helpful tips that will help you maintain the beauty of this natural stone product. Make sure to view the array of decorative formats and colors we have available for your upcoming project: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/material-category/travertine/.
G is for Gray – Gray is a great decorating option for 2013. In our latest post, read how you can incorporate this trending color in your home using marble, glass, marble and stone mosaics, and metallic tiles. You can also find out more about the Talya collection (featured image) and the design/format options available for it, here: http://bit.ly/1bvtHy6.
Slate has been a building material for centuries and has such varied common usages as the “chalkboard” of our schoolboy youth and the pool table top of our misspent youth. Very common colors have always been the ubiquitous grays, blacks, greens and blacks so typical of patio and garden paving applications. We invite you to view our complete collection of slate products here: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/material-category/slate/.
Did you know that one of the great uses of quartz in the world of stone and tile is as kitchen counter top material? Read more on why in, "Q is for Quartz and Quality." You can find more information on the quartz products available from Marble Systems, Inc. here: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/material-category/quartzite/.
Elongated Shapes Trending in Stone and Tile Design – Trending now in stone and tile is the rectangle and in particular the elongated rectangle. So if classic stone and tile rectangular shapes were 3x8, 4x8, 5x10, etc., today we see shapes where the 2:1 leg ratio is elongated creating 2x10, 3x12, etc.
Designing with White Stone, Part One: A few tips from the pros! – The color white is many things to many people. In Hinduism, it is the color of sanctity. American wedding culture offers us a bride in white. The clean white dress shirt once theoretically distinguished the office man from the working man. Of course the “white elephant” is symbolic of a possession that is seemingly impossible to liquidate while heinously costly to maintain.
Designing with White Stone, Part Two – As previously discussed in this space, the color white is many things to many people. Here are some tips for using white stone in your design plans. All white stones can offer you a design “backdrop” on which to create your bathroom tile ideas, your kitchen tile ideas, your living room ideas or anywhere else inside or out.
What's Right for You? Marble or Granite? – Here at Marble Systems, we've grown accustomed to being asked which is “better,” marble or granite? The answer to that question needs some discussion. For now, let's focus on the residential usage of marble and granite. A good starting point would be to address geology
Three Grout Tips from a Pro – Grout is defined as, “a hydrous mortar whose consistency allows it to be placed or pumped into small joints or cavities, as between pieces of ceramic clay, slate, and floor tile,” according to the dictionaryofconstruction.com. That being said, we should discuss what that means to the homeowner.
What's right for you, Travertine or Limestone? – We've been asked many times about which is “better”…travertine or limestone? The answer to that question is a little more complicated than it appears initially. In fact, it is an “art” as much as it is a “science.” Making this simple but important determination requires analysis. For more information about our Travertine products, please visit: http://www.marblesystems.com/products/material-category/travertine/.
Skyline Pave Antico represents a dramatic re-adaptation in the pairing of stone and style. The result is the harmony of horizon and terrain as rarely seen. Read more about this collection herehttp://www.marblesystems.com/skyline-pave-antico/
Skyline Pave Antico represents a dramatic re-adaptation in the pairing of stone and style. The result is the harmony of horizon and terrain as rarely seen. Read our latest post to find out more: http://bit.ly/1r9Ljdp.
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