Natural Stone Blog

Understanding the 2018 Market Volatility of Engineered Stones

February 12, 2019

These days, engineered stone is extremely popular in both the residential and commercial markets. More than ever, homeowners are turning…

Kitchen Consequential: Sizing Quartz for the Perfect Island

February 12, 2019

Kitchen islands are a design feature that embodies everything we love about open-concept homes. The popular, multifunction kitchen unit is…

How Does Quartzite Stone Hold Up to Common Kitchen Spills?

January 16, 2019

 At Connecticut Stone, we take pride in the wide range of stone options we offer for your interior and exterior design and building…

Waterfall Countertops: A Stylish & Flowing Wine Room Idea

January 14, 2019

 When you walk into a kitchen, it’s hard not to notice the large, one-of-a-kind, natural stone island right in the middle of the room….

What You Need to Know About Natural Quartzite Stones

January 14, 2019

Natural quartzite has become one of the most popular options for high end residential design. Quartzite offers similar aesthetic qualities to marble…

The Art of Fluidity: How to Blend Stones and Patterns

December 5, 2018

Your client wants a natural stone structure to liven up their exterior setting, but they want it to be unique….

Porcelain & Sintered Stone Panels: The Stylish Solution for Preventing Wall Damage

November 29, 2018

Porcelain panels are one of the most versatile solutions at a designer’s disposal. With their wide array of textures, colors,…

Stone Terroir: Importance of Viewing Natural Stone Materials Before Purchasing It

November 29, 2018

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But what if those thousand words include phrases like: “Wait,…

Why a Mason Is an Integral Part of Natural Stone Installation

November 28, 2018

When it comes to the installation of any natural stone project, there are a lot of professionals involved. From the…

Motion Stone

November 5, 2018

There’s something about Motion stone that sounds inherently futuristic. Maybe images of Dubai’s famous skyscrapers come to mind, their towering…

How to Clean Stone Counters Like a Professional

October 31, 2018

Natural stone is one of the most gorgeous options for countertops. With so many alluring colors, intriguing vein patterns, and…

The Different Types of Natural Stone Finishes

October 5, 2018

Structural design aesthetics are important when creating any space. Everything from changing the mood, to coordinating themes and motifs and…