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Dress up or down with stone and tile

October 21st, 2008

Kitchens and bathrooms are the home’s hardest working rooms and the most popular settings for stone (granite, limestone, marble, slate and travertine) – and tile (ceramic or porcelain) on surfaces such as backsplashes, countertops, floors and tubs, and sink and shower surrounds. Whether you’re thinking of sprucing things up with a remodel, renovation, expansion, or […]

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Fireplace accessories design

Carved Stone Creations features real stone architecture at the International Builders Show

October 9th, 2008

Carved Stone Creations, Inc. – an innovative design firm and direct importer of natural stone products from around the world – will be showcasing genuine architectural stone products at the International Builders’ Show at Las Vegas in January 2009. The massive stone display created by Carved Stone Creations for the show features a stone exterior […]

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Outdoor Lighted Stone design

Outdoor Living and Entertaining

August 28th, 2008

Swept by the gentle breezes and facing an ever-changing landscape, outdoor living spaces add a remarkable touch of nature to our lifestyles. From the sophisticated rooftop terraces of towering high-rises to the graceful verandas of the South, more and more people are slipping outdoors to step onto wide expanses of natural stone. These breathtaking “rooms” […]

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Mediterranean entry design

The Stone Floor

August 6th, 2008

Strength, Beauty and Performance Under Foot Created by nature and enhanced by man – natural stone is a building material unlike any other. Rich in color, tantalizing in texture and virtually indestructible, it is the perfect addition to any home. Stone used as a flooring material is not a new concept and for centuries it […]

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Reflecting pool with Stone stairs

Carved Creations

January 21st, 2008

Building Stone Magazine, Fall 2007 – A Publication of Building Stone Institute Written By: Stephanie Aurora Lewis Gardens, parks, town centers and plazas are important to a city’s infrastructure. They create an environment that is suitable – and often even inspirational – for social interaction. The imagery of natural stone and its ability to endure […]

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Gothic Castle fireplace

Yearn to Burn

January 21st, 2008

Luxury Living: Area experts offer tips on how to create the perfect fireplace.   Written By: Lisa Strandberg   Elemental and wild, fire attracts us with its warmth, glow and power. It’s no wonder so many of us want a little piece of it in our homes. “Want” is the operative word when modern-day homeowners […]

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