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skip to main | skip to sidebarPagesHomeAbout UsSink InventoryCurrent SpecialsBlogs We Read Monday, December 9, 2013 Calacatta Gold marble When you have such a stunning marble I really do think you should just carry it on up to the backsplash. It really shows off the marble, it's a great look. Plus, it's easy to clean.....no grout!Photo by Meikel Reece via Tiek Built HomesThe edge detail is a laminated Ogee Square. I love this edge on marble.
Photo by Meikel Reece via Tiek Built HomesPhoto by Meikel Reece via Tiek Built HomesFor the peninsula the homeowner wanted to use a material that was more durable than the marble, plus they were looking for a contrast. They decided on CaesarStone quartz in the color Raven. I love how it turned out! The Raven is a dark grey, it works really well with the Calacatta Gold.
Photo by Meikel Reece via Tiek Built HomesThe Interior Designer on this job was Caitlin Creer.
Check out Tiek Built Homes blog for more pictures of this home. Caitlin Tiek Built Homes really did such a great job, everything turned out beautifully.


Brought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonMonday, December 09, 20133remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:backsplash,designer spotlight,edge details,kitchens,marble,MGS by Design,quartz Monday, November 25, 2013 Bianco Romano Wet Bar
And then I forgot to show you the rest of the house!
Today I have the Wet Bar and a couple more vanities out of Bianco Romano granite.
The edge detail is a 2 1/2" Half Moon.
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Brought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonMonday, November 25, 20130remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:bathroom sinks,bathrooms,granite,MGS by Design,vanity,wet bar Thursday, November 14, 2013 5 Fun Kid's Baths I personally am not a huge fan of the over-the-top themedKid's Baths. You know, the bathroom that once the child is 16he looks ridiculous showering in a rubber ducky tiled shower.
I guess if you have all the money and patiencein the world to redo your bathroom every five years to keep up with the growing child that's fine.
Most people don't have that kind of money, time or patience though. I suggestdesigning the bathroom so that it can grow with the child. If youreally want to get yourrubber duckies in theremaybe keep it with the shower curtain instead of the tile. :)
Beloware 5 baths that I think would work great as Kid's Baths....or as Guest Baths once the kids are grown.
Traditional Bathroom by Toronto Interior Designers Decorators Carey Mudford Interior Design
eclectic bathroom design by los angeles interior designer Abbott Moon.
These flowers are vinyl and just stick on. They are from Pottery Barn Kids. I wonder how well they stick in a steamy shower though...
Photo source.Photo: House of TurquoisePhoto source.Brought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonThursday, November 14, 20131 remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:bathroom sinks,bathrooms,edge details,granite,marble,tile Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Whiteout Wednesday: 5 White Bathrooms with MarbleWhite kitchens and baths are definitely the hottest trend I am seeing right now. It's also the subject I get asked about the most. From white Carrara marble to white quartz there is a lot to consider when using white countertops.
Whiteout Wednesday is a weekly feature where I show five kitchens and/ or baths that have used white in a beautiful way.
If you have a white kitchen or bath that you would like to see featured here please email me.
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Traditional Bathroom by Greenville Interior Designers Decorators Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
Photo: P2 DesignPhoto: Mix and ChicBrought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonWednesday, November 06, 20131 remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:bathrooms,marble,tile,vanity,Whiteout Wednesday Monday, November 4, 2013 Blue Flower Granite Master Bath ">And the Laundry Room....Photo: MGS by DesignBrought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonMonday, November 04, 20130remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:bathroom sinks,bathrooms,granite,laundry room,MGS by Design,vanity Sunday, November 3, 2013 Slab Sunday: Black SlateYou have probably seen Black Slate on a roof or on a floor, but have you seen it usedas countertops?
Black Slate comes from quite a few places around the world. From New England in the U.S. to Spain and Brazil to England and of course Italy.

Slate isn't the most popular countertop material and it's surprising to me. It's actually a really durable and hard countertop surface.
The absorption rate on slate is even lower than it is on granite! Black Slate does need to be sealed, but I personally have never seen it stain.
Contemporary Kitchen by Shelter Island Architects Designers SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.

Traditional Kitchen by Libertyville General Contractors Century Bay Builders

Slate is a whole different ballgame for countertops than granite. It scratches pretty easily. The first time I ever saw slate countertops was years ago in a home that I was in bidding some countertops. The slate was in the kitchen and I set my metal tape measure on the countertop. I kind of slid it when I picked it up andI look down and there is this white scratch. I totally freaked out thinking I had ruined these countertops! The lady was really nice and showed me how by getting it wet the scratch went away. Whew! ;) Deep scratches can also be buffed out by the homeowner using steel wool.Slate is not a smooth and shiny surface in the first place but you just need to know beforehand how soft it is. Photo: Virginia Slate Black Slate is generally honed though it can be polished. It can also be oiled like a Soapstone for a glossier look.Photo source.
Most people just keep a square edge detail on slate. We have done Mitered and Chiseled edges on slate countertops in the past, it just looks different (obviously) then the same edge on granite.
Photo: CultivateBlack Slate is available in 2 cm and 3 cm slabs.Brought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonSunday, November 03, 20133remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:bathrooms,kitchens,showers,Slab Sunday,slate,tub deck Saturday, November 2, 2013 Saturday Link Up!Carla Aston Designed posted an article recently asking Have Granite Countertops Gone Out of Style? I obviously don't think so. Go here to see what she thinks!

The kitchen below has granite countertops and it's definitely on trend. Not out of style at all. :)
Traditional Kitchen by Toronto Design-Build Firms Capoferro Design Build Group
White kitchens are still crazy popular. The article 5 Myths About White Kitchens on Cultivate may help put you at ease if you are on the fence about an all white kitchen.
Photo: Cultivate
I didn't realize glass tile dates back to the Romans. The History of Glass Tile was really interesting to me. Definitely read it if you have a minute, it's a quick and interesting read.


Enjoy the rest of your weekend!Brought to you bySteph@TheGraniteGurusonSaturday, November 02, 20130remarksEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:backsplash,flooring,granite,kitchens,quartz,saturday link up,tile Older PostsHomeSubscribe to:Posts (Atom)
The Granite Gurus is the blog for our company, MGS by Design.

We are a custom stone fabricator in Utah.

We try to focus on the design aspect of stone here on this blog and in our work every day.

Our goal on this blog is to provide you with a little more information about the stone world, design inspiration, our opinions, our experience, beautiful photos and maybe a few fun facts along the way.

Also, be sure to check out our company website. MGS by Design.

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