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Evolution of the Kitchen Island

April 17, 2017
Today, we take “island life” in the kitchen for granted. The island has become a kitchen staple that many homeowners can’t live without. But the island wasn’t always the kitchen paradise that it is today. 

Kitchen islands, at least in their recognizable form, got their start in the 1950s. It was during this era that peninsulas and free-floating suspended upper cabinets began to creep into kitchen designs. And, although it’s not widely known, the use of “open” floor plans began during this time as well.  Advancements in technology brought more electric appliances into the kitchen and the “space age” style was in vogue. Paradoxically, this style would soon be countered by rustic, country styles. 
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Need Some Color Advice? Our Project Planner Can Help!

April 11, 2017
If you’re clueless about your color, the Project Planner  will help you choose. By walking you through your style preference and looking at the main colors such as floors, cabinets, and walls, that you will use, the Project Planner will offer some color and material suggestions for you. 
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Hot Trends are Steaming Up the Bath

March 31, 2017
Second only to the kitchen, the bathroom is a major focal point when it comes to remodels. While today’s ideal bathroom design is a matter of personal taste, there are many elements that are trending when it comes to color, style, surfacing, and materials.
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Make a Splash: Ten Tips for Choosing a Backsplash

March 17, 2017

The kitchen backsplash has a very important job. It must stand up to daily splattering of sauces and cooking oils. The backsplash has to be easy to clean, and on top of all that, it has to look good. 
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ColorQuartz Makes White-on-White Just Right

March 09, 2017
Did you know that white is the most popular kitchen cabinet finish specified today? The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) says that they expect various shades of white to dominate cabinetry color palettes for some time to come. And while white cabinetry paired with white countertops may sound like white overkill, in reality the combination is simple, clean, comfortable, welcoming, and even timeless. 
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Must-Have Cabinet Accessories

March 01, 2017
We spend a lot of time talking about countertops, for obvious reasons. This week, however, we thought we’d take a moment to talk cabinetry. Specifically, the accessories that help make cabinets as functional as possible.
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New From Neolith.......

February 10, 2017
Talk about taking a good thing and making it better! As the largest supplier of ultra compact Neolith surfacing in New England, we’re huge fans of the revolutionary surfacing material. Manufacturer TheSize has just unveiled several new products, offering new thicknesses, formats, and finishes, giving us even more to love!
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What's Trending in Kitchens and Baths?

February 02, 2017
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Neolith Proudly Partners with the CIA

January 26, 2017

Pietra di Luna Neolith countertops at The Culinary Institute of America’s Restaurant at CIA Copia.

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Azul Bahia Granite: A touch of the tropics in the dead of winter

January 19, 2017
Azul Bahia granite makes a stunning focal point in this Boston kitchen by Archia Homes in Duxbury, Ma.
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