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Natural Stones from Brazil

Brazilian quartzite and granite a popular choice in residential and commercial design
May 18, 2021

Natural stone from Brazil continues to be a popular choice for both residential and commercial designs.


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Dry-stacked natural stone pieces
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A Spanish haven

With sweeping views of the city of Castellón and the sea, a private residence features natural stone that secures it to its high perch and complements its surrounding environment
April 26, 2021
A beautiful contemporary residential design was achieved with stone from the Spanish region in which it resides.
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Inspired by a jungle environment

For a residence in Caracas, Venezuela, the design team turned to regional stone to create a natural ambiance that connects with the local habitat
April 19, 2021
The architecture of a private home in Venezuela reflects historic ruins of the region and the natural jungle environment that surrounds it.
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Luxury living

Neolith Beton provided the durability, versatility and texture required for a penthouse in a posh neighborhood of Madrid, Spain
April 9, 2021

Neolith, a pioneering brand of sintered stone, is fast becoming a material choice for high-end, high-concept residential renovations. Recently, it played a pivotal role in a penthouse project for luxury property developer and architect Herrero & Vázquez.


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The Granite & Marble Depot

Honoring essential workers

Inspired to offer hope and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Illinois-based fabricator awards five honorable people with free countertops
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 9, 2021
With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.
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Summer Kath, executive vice president and head of design of Cambria

One-on-One with Summer Kath

Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 1, 2021
With 18 years of experience at Cambria, Summer Kath, the quartz manufacturer’s executive vice president and head of design, shares her thoughts on upcoming trends in kitchen and bath design
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Caprock Hardscape Supply

Finding the perfect match

Caprock Hardscape relied on the expertise of Quality Stone Quarries to find the desired stone color blend for its client’s Texan residence
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
November 15, 2020
Quality Stone Quarries in Stigler, OK, listened to the requests of the customer working on a project called “The Colony” in Texas to provide the stone that was needed to realize the design. In the end, the stone producer supplied its blend of Hazelnut and Azul stone for the project.
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a private residence in the Texas Hill Country

Referencing local history in Texas limestone

From its perch overlooking the limestone bed of the Blanco River, a Texas dwelling combines Old World style with modern technology as a homage to past skilled artisans in the region
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 9, 2020
Designed by A.GRUPPO Architects of San Marcos, TX, a 3,300-square-foot private residence seated on a bluff 100 feet above the Blanco River in the Hill Country of Austin, TX, offers its occupants incredible views to the southwest.
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A Star Wars-themed home office is realized with Neolith...

A Star Wars-themed home office is realized with Neolith...

June 8, 2020
2020 marks the 40th anniversary of arguably one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time: Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Homages range from the small and subtle to the outrageous. For one homeowner in Sacramento, CA, a private display of respect to his favorite series in a themed home office is just what the Jedi ordered.
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Lueders limestone

Forming a kinship with the land in limestone

Optimizing on its location, the homeowners of an Austin, TX, residence chose regional limestone for the residential design – tying it to the hilly countryside and harmonizing with its natural surroundings
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 6, 2020
What better setting for a home furnished lavishly in natural stone than one that sits in the hillside among numerous trees and other lush landscape? According to the designer, her clients sought to take advantage of the property’s natural habitat, and locally quarried limestone for the residence’s exterior, as well as various interior applications.
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