Honed granite

It's hard to choose granite, especially when there is plenty of finishes. Learn about polished vs. honed granite from this post and make an informed aesthetic choice!

A review of our honed black granite kitchen countertops after living with them for a year.

If you love the look of soapstone counters but don't like the price tag or maintenance, I am sharing granite slabs that look like the real deal!

You’ve chosen the stone, and now you learn there are different finish options! Having a hard time deciding what countertop finish is the right one for you? We walk you through the differences between polished, honed and leathered… Polished A polished finish gives the smooth surface a shiny, much glossier look. The polish that coats […]

A review of our honed black granite kitchen countertops after living with them for a year.

Erin Conway | Save this post for later if you’re in the market for durable and stunning countertops. Details on this stone is by far the most requested… | Instagram

If you love the look of granite but absolutely hate how shiny it is, honed granite is the solution for you. Unlike polished pieces of granite that are incredibly glossy, the honed finish leaves a

I get a lot of questions asking about my experience with the soapstone countertops in the kitchen. The soapstone questions run a close second to the questions I get asked about marble, which I wrote about HERE. So, as promised to all those who have asked, here is my take on soapstone. Please note that this is only my personal experience with soapstone. First lets talk about soapstone and just what it is.... Soapstone is a natural material, a metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of…

Our theory is that most people who say they don't like granite countertops don't, because of the few options they have seen at Home Depot or Lowes.