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Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
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There are a lot of options from trendy to traditional when it comes to the materials that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. Your options can range from rustic wood, metal to trendy glass. Tile may be the most used backsplash material at the moment but there are many other choices to look at. Natural stone is also a fast-growing option. With the right installer, your options grow even more.
What to choose?
Wood Mosaic
A mosaic tile backsplash can be fashioned out of any antique or old thing. For instance, an old boat wood can be used as a moisture-repellent material. This kind of wood mosaic backsplash no longer requires sealant or grout.
Reclaimed Wood
Whoever said hardwood is just for flooring and walls has clearly not seen the beauty of hardwood backsplash. A standout feature of open-concept kitchens is a modern backsplash. You can stray from tradition by installing a wood backsplash instead. This reclaimed wood backsplash should warm up any concrete or stainless steel environment.
Marble Plus Wallpaper
Not a lot of people opt for a white kitchen and those who do tend to set up an all-white environment. A white marble backsplash will work wonders if paired with the correct floral wallpaper. Who will come out the star? In this case, the more patterns or fanciful features the design element has, then it tends to be the star of the show.
The Photo Wall
Again, you can break away from tradition by customizing the backsplash of your kitchen. Instead of the usual tiled backsplash, go for a photo wall instead. Give your kitchen a more sentimental twist by having a cutting-edge family-wall-of-sorts backsplash.
Add orange accents to liven up any monochromatic palette.
Mirror, Mirror
A mirrored backsplash is a beautiful option for those who are in love with any mirrored surface. Any small kitchen space would immediately look and feel bigger once a mirrored surface is used as a backsplash. Use this together with bright white marble as a kitchen countertop and what you’ve achieved is sublime.
Distressed mirrors can also be used to reflect the light inside the kitchen. This will brighten up the space without being too glaring. The vintage look will also pair well with wooden cabinetry.
Coffee Bean and Tea Bar
The coffee bean backsplash will surely catch the attention of any guest. This will effortlessly become the focal point in the kitchen as it provides the unique texture to your wall.
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Bold and Energetic
Any homeowner or chef would surely feel at home in a colorful kitchen. Try white tiles, with anything green and blue for your backsplash; no matter what materials you use, for as long as you use this tri-color scheme, then you’re sure to energize the room.
Concrete
Embossed concrete used as a tile backsplash may be an intricate project to take on but these interlocking patterns can offer a sense of formality in any kitchen. Pair these with traditional cabinetry to achieve a classic appeal.
Metallics
Practically any color can work well with a metallic backsplash. Stainless steel tiles provide a contemporary contrast to bold-colored cabinetry. You can also opt for a more geometric design if you will dress up a modern kitchen. White bronze tiles can be finished with light patina to add visual interest.
Contemporary kitchens can have a more sophisticated look if they use a penny-tile backsplash. The round metallic tiles pop against any dark-colored walls, black door, or lacquer cabinets.
Among the metallic, the most famous is the copper tile. This is a ceramic tile covered with a thin coating of copper. This protective coating will give the material a natural patina over time, one that you would surely love.
Use a pH-balanced cleanser so you won’t damage the copper finish.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2016
Winners Only Dining Room 42 Inch Zahara Mission Tall Square Table To 60 Inch Round With Granite Lazy Susan DZH54260
Granite is the most common igneous rock that you have probably heard of. It is so-named because of its granular texture, with visible yet small crystals. Granite has been used for centuries for different purposes but most specially in building materials. When used with limestone, it was the perfect material for the pyramids in Egypt.
Granite is durable and abundant, thus, it is the preferred material for both interior and exterior applications. The granite dimension stone has been used in building bridges, buildings, monuments, paving and other exterior projects.
Indoors, granite slabs can be polished to become usable countertops and tiles. These are eventually used on flooring, kitchen countertops, and stair treads.
Granite is a prestigious material as it evokes an aura of elegance and timelessness.
The Granite Countertop
One of the most common uses of granite in the country is on kitchen countertops. It can be made of a solid granite slab that has been custom-shaped and edge-finished.
There has been an insatiable demand for granite countertops in the past years that a huge number of contractors now train themselves to have them installed. They also spend more money to add the equipment used in cutting and shaping this stone.
Many local dealers can now install this great material into your kitchen. An increase on the price of the countertop itself can give you the leeway to ask for a discount on the installation price. ‘Want to have a pink countertop instead of the usual black or gray color of granite? You can now have it installed in pink!
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The Granite Work Station
Apart from solid granite slab countertops, this material can also be used as a durable work station. Granite tiles can be used to create an elevated counter, backsplash or a sink. More often than not, smooth, finished granite is used for the work station.
Rough cut granite is the least expensive type and it can offer a rugged appearance. Finishing granite blocks can get really pricey but it provides a smoother, more refined appearance.
The Granite Flooring
Granite tiles can be used as flooring material or wall panels. Granite flooring or walls have an elegant and a shiny appearance. Stones used for this kind of tiles is referred to as the gabbro (at least this is the proper term used by geologists). In the decorative stone industry, though, it is still simply referred to as granite.
Granite pavers or paving stones can be an interesting deviation from the usually boring driveway or patio. Since it is a natural stone, it can provide a unique look while giving the best artisans a way to express their creativity.
Back in the day, granite was used to pave the streets. The biggest construction projects use this stone either as a structural element or as a decorative facing.
The Granite Furniture
What a lovely idea it was to finally use this sturdy material together with other raw materials to create furniture. This piece of rock has a lot to offer in terms of durability and timeless beauty. Its usual black color makes it an elegant selection for stylish coffee tables, strong dining tables, and other such beautiful pieces.
You are definitely interested in granite since you have read thus far. Visit our shop and find out which furniture pieces will suit your preference. Are you redesigning your dining area? Then it would be a waste if you did not invest on our square table with a granite Lazy Susan. Imagine inviting your friends over and them noticing your chic dining table. You would surely be proud to tell them of the resilience of granite which is a significant part of your dining set.
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