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Quartz is one of the most popular choices for residential kitchen and bath countertops today. Products such as ColorQuartz are engineered to be exceptionally durable as well as scratch-, heat-, and stain-resistant. But the virtues of quartz surfacing are also now recognized by designers and architects in the medical construction realm as well, and are now a top choice in this sector too.

Paired with a crisp white accent color, blue is very New England…nautical and sophisticated. Combined with a bold lime green or bright pink, it’s very modern and hip. And alongside a cheery yellow or orange, it can even take on an exotic flair. Yes, blue is an extremely versatile color that works with almost every style of décor. High-quality quartz surfacing manufacturer, ColorQuartz offers a compelling shade of blue. Fashion Blue is a vivacious shade of blue that makes a statement on walls, trim, flooring, architectural details, countertops, vanities, and more.

When it comes to using natural stone in the kitchen, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There is no rule that says all of your countertops have to match. In fact, we’ve noticed a real trend towards mixing countertop materials in the kitchen. This can make a bold statement and help to create a distinctive focal point in the overall design.

Are you planning to attend Architecture Boston Expo (ABX) 2014 today? There’s still time to check out the most current ideas in design, construction, building materials, and technologies! This week, we at Marble and Granite, Inc. joined over 400 exhibitors on the tradeshow floor demonstrating the remarkable qualities of ColorQuartz.

We’re stone and surfacing experts, not interior designers. However, our customers commonly ask us for suggestions when it comes to cabinetry and countertop color combinations. So we make it a priority to know the latest color and style trends so that we can make sensible suggestions that give our clients the beautiful end results they desire. One surface we’ve recently had fun “color matching” is ColorQuartz in French Tan.

Ask any kitchen or bath designer about some of today’s top trends, and they’re bound to mention the shift toward “seamless.” Whether it’s in the form of integrated appliances, disguising switches and outlets so they are barely noticeable, installing shower drains that allow tile to be set right in the drain for an uninterrupted appearance, or the blending of one living space into the next (such as the kitchen and adjacent family room), continuity is a key to good design. When it comes to surfacing, going “seamless” offers a blend of practicality and modern style.

Here at Marble and Granite, Inc., we’re exceptionally proud to be New England’s only distributor of ColorQuartz® Stone surfaces. And we’re excited to share with you all of the reasons that we love this product.