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Boston is "Big Ship Ready"

February 18, 2022
It’s the beginning of a new chapter for New England stone importers like Marble & Granite, Inc. … and their customers! 

On January 16, 2022, the 1,100 foot long, 160-plus-foot-wide Ever Fortune sailed into the Port of Boston. The container ship was the first vessel of its size to ever dock in Boston Harbor, and its arrival marks a new and exciting chapter for New England businesses that rely on cargo ships. 
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Looking at Life Through Rose Colored…Countertops

February 01, 2022
Rose quartz is a common natural stone that can often be found in jewelry. It’s even a popular with those who use crystals for healing and meditation purposes. It’s not every day, however, that you see it used as a kitchen countertop. Yet that’s exactly what the owners of this home in Boston were looking for when they called Marble & Granite, Inc. 
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Is it Calacatta or is it Neolith?

January 05, 2022
Elegant and Luxurious, this fireplace surround exudes sophisticatioin.  But can you tell? Is it Marble or Neolith?
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We’re Seeing a Pattern with Granite: Strong Striations and Distinctive Veining 

November 09, 2021
While trends in kitchen and bath design ebb and flow, one thing has been certain for quite some time. Granite has consistently been one of the top countertop choices for decades. And it’s no wonder. Not only is granite strong and long-lasting. It also offers timeless beauty and a sense of luxury wherever it’s used.
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Quartz Countertops Add Durability to Family Coastal Kitchen

August 18, 2021
When designer Emily Boya of Studio Em Design created this beautiful blue-toned coastal-inspired kitchen, it was quite a family affair. The kitchen, located in her grandmother’s beach home in Dennis on Cape Cod, was a familiar place where the designer herself spent a lot of time growing up surrounded by family. 
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Earth-friendly Quartz and Neolith Help this Hingham Home Achieve “Net-Zero” Status 

June 25, 2021
Our home says a lot about who we are. It represents our values, our passions, and our goals for the future. One local family has taken their commitment to creating a better environment for all to the next level. They worked with Zero Energy Design (ZED), an architecture and mechanical design firm here in Boston that specializes in high-performance homes and buildings to design a “net-zero” home.
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Danby Marbles: Everything you need to know to select the Danby that’s perfect for you!

May 11, 2021
The famous Danby Marble Quarry in Vermont’s Dorset Mountain has been producing breathtaking marble for over 100 years. In fact, it was the first marble quarry in the United States and it’s the largest underground marble quarry in the world! 
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Project Spotlight: Vadara Quartz Laneve

April 28, 2021
Our clients dreamed of a brighter and more timeless kitchen for a long time because their current kitchen was the exact opposite. It had dark cabinets with black granite countertops and backsplash and felt outdated. They wanted a space where their family would love to gather and that would feel welcoming, airy, and light.
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Spotlight on Sereno Bianco - Vadara Quartz

December 18, 2020
These clients had a cramped and outdated kitchen that lacked flow. They envisioned a space the family could share, including an eat-in kitchen with an island. They desired the space to be clean with a modern aesthetic.
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What is the difference between the Right and Left picture of Absolute Black Granite? - The Price

May 01, 2020
Yes, the one on the right is almost 40% less expensive. Why? There are several quarries of Absolute Black in India but very few produce the deep intensive black color. The solution to meet the demand is to apply a resin with color so it matches the natural Absolute Black. 
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