design

Using natural stone for a kitchen backsplash is not only functional, it adds an element of elegance and architectural detail. Read about backsplash trends for your kitchen design.

Barney’s New York experiments with different ways to use marble—from curved staircases to cantilevered displays for handbags and jewelry. Savvy retailers and forward-thinking designers are embracing natural stone for more than its utilitarian purposes.

From installing large slabs of natural stone in a space to being mindful and using it as a unique detail, this luxury material will rarely go unnoticed in your interior design.

Natural stone accents are effortlessly dramatic and always gorgeous. Here are 5 of our favorite ways to use natural stone veneer accents that you can draw from to add the elemental elegance of stone to your home.

Learn more about green building for homes. Find out what LEED credits are achievable with natural stone.

Millennials see natural stone as a functional piece of art. They are very knowledgeable about what they want.

Home renovations reach a new summit with genuine, durable, sustainable natural stone. Learn how to make your granite dreams a reality with eco-friendly, low-impact, choices from Mother Nature, and get insider knowledge from an industry leader to create inspirational spaces that can last a lifetime.

Technology has become extremely prevalent in today’s society and the natural stone industry is not immune. In fact, we are opening up a world of possibilities for your projects that save time, money, and resources.

Fall beckons and with the new season comes another opportunity to refresh your home design.

When you head to the showroom to choose your natural stone, use these five questions to ensure you choose your best option.

Read why Vinny Tavares, owner and founder of Aria Stone Gallery, uses natural stone over engineered quartz. Is quartz a natural stone or artificial?

Experts agree that countertops should reflect your personality and style.

Architects and designers can find all they need to know on this resource page from Natural Stone Institute.

Perspectives on why natural stone is the top choice for kitchen countertops.

How Using Natural Stone in Living and Work Spaces Increases Well-Being.

Read how upgrades featuring natural stone can increase real estate value.

Can you use stone flooring such as travertine and marble around your swimming pool? Get ideas for your pool decks using natural stone.

A case study on Chicago’s River North featuring a natural stone focal point.

Read about white stones including marble, quartzite, and pegmatite. What colors are available and how does their performance as a countertop differ?