Carrera marble

When we renovated our kitchen a little over a year ago, we chose to put in honed marble countertops. One the one hand, I just couldn’t imagine anything else in the kitchen. On the other hand, we were nervous; was it the right decision? Would they be a practical choice for a high-traffic kitchen? What about staining and etching? Read on to find out what I think about my marble countertops, a year after moving in. The short answer? I love the countertops.

This past weekend's gorgeous Spring-like weather has put me into cleaning mode. But just like how this Spring tease won't stick around for long, neither would this "cleanliness" at our home. The one main culprit is CLUTTER.

Many homes have surfaces, such as floors and countertops, that are made from marble. Most commonly, these surfaces are cultured marble, which is made from fiberglass resin and crushed limestone and can be molded into different shapes.

Bianco Canalgrande marble is for flooring, kitchen countertops, bathrooms, and living spaces. We have different sizes and unique styles.

Choosing a carrara marble floor tile for our bathroom renovation. Why we went with a faux carrara to save on cost and gain durability.

How my honed marble countertops have worn after 4 years of daily use and would I choose them again. Honed vs polished marble comparison.

Every house has potential if you design it with intention. Sharing the process of designing, renovating, and decorating our 1960's home, and providing inspiration for you to do the same.

Bathroom Marble Regrets: Why we regret adding marble in 3 of our bathrooms. This is a must-read if you're considering using marble in a bath.

Welcome to this week’s Wednesday Watch List, where I share the random things that captured my attention and stole my heart over the past week! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. 1

Various Quartz Countertop Samples: Zodiaq London Sky, Zodiaq Neve, Zodiaq Cashmere Carrara, Zodiaq Calacatta Natura, LG Minuet, Hanstone Tranquility, Caesarstone London Grey, Caesarstone Frosty Carrina; shown with white beveled crackle tile and a creamy colored tile.