With over 18 months of hunkering down indoors, it’s safe to say most of us naturally turned our intention to our homes and our interior surroundings. Last year was about blending style and practicality, but what’s ahead in 2022? Well, the results are in and the people have spoken–here are 5 interior design trends we’ll…
Stonex is proud to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre by partnering with the The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation to be the official fabricator of all the counter surfaces in this year’s dream home. This 3,587 ft² breathtaking modern style home is located in Cobble Beach, Georgian Bay. The spacious home – built by Reid’s…
Have you just finished your kitchen renovation but you don’t know where to start on how to keep your countertops looking styled and new. You have these beautiful new countertops and will want to show them off. Or, are you about to embark on a renovation and trying to consider all the things you may…
Every year in the spring we have certain annual chores we do around the house; prepping the gardens, decluttering, washing the walls, checking the fire alarms to name a few. Another great one to add to the spring cleaning list is caring for your stone countertops and natural stone areas. The type and quality of your stone will…
Bringing a slice of the coffee shop home has grown in popularity over this past year, especially given our efforts to social distance and work from home. The smell of fresh-brewed beans, the swishy sounds of frothing milk, and the subtle boppy jazz music playing in the background are just some of the things we’ve grown to…
A relaxing bathroom space has never been more important than it is in 2021. After a year like 2020 we all deserve a spa-like bathroom experience, a beautiful space to unwind, tune out from the world and recharge with a good soak or hot shower. The 5 bathroom trends we’re expecting in 2021 deliver on…
2020 brought us a lot of change and uncertainty. With many of us working from home, our homes became more than just a roof over our heads, they became our safe havens, our all-inclusive vacations, daycares, and workspaces. This change in mindset also made us stop and look at how our homes function and how…
After you’ve made all the tough decisions in selecting a countertop for your project, the stone, the colour etc. choosing a countertop edge may come as a surprise to some people. While it may seem like a minor decision, the countertop edge is the surface you will come into contact with a lot so there…
Stone countertops are beautiful and they increase the value of your home for years to come which is why we’re seeing homeowners searching out additional ways to incorporate stone into their living spaces. Stone is being used in home offices, fireplace surrounds, outdoor kitchens, closets and bathrooms. We’re even seeing stone remnants crafted into home…
Marble is a wildly popular stone when it comes to interiors. Known for its unique veining and elegant appearance, it’s often a top consideration for homeowners. But is marble a good stone for kitchen countertops? We take a closer look. If you do a search on marble you’ll see that it continues to be a…