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Getting Creative: Natural Stone Fireplaces, Flooring and Bar Tops

Marble and granite are popular natural stone countertop choices for kitchen and bathroom renovations, and with good reason. But there are many ways to also tastefully incorporate these beautiful materials into the rest of your home. Granite or marble bar tops, floor tiles and fireplaces are all beautiful ways to take natural stone beyond your kitchen or bathroom.

Natural Stone Fireplaces

If you are looking to construct a new fireplace, either indoors or outdoors, consider a granite or marble surround, hearth or mantel. Their natural ability to withstand high temperatures places granite and marble high on the list of options for creating an inviting fireplace area.

Look for a hand-carved mantel that fits with your home’s unique style, a custom-cut hearth, natural stone tiles or custom-cut slabs for a full surround.

Wanting to update an already-existing fireplace? Natural stone veneers are a beautiful way to give a modern face to the once-popular brick fireplace that has fallen into disrepair or no longer fits with the style of your home.

Natural Stone Flooring

Natural stone flooring is a timeless way to make a statement in any room of your home. Stone is a naturally hard surface that will not stain, scratch or damage easily (or at all). However, there are various amounts of stones out there, so it is important that you choose one that is known to be durable. Marble and travertine are soft stones that look elegant in your home and are great for countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, however, we recommend staying away from these options for your flooring. Harder materials, such as granite, make for the perfect flooring surface! Granite comes in a variety of textures and designs and is a perfectly durable material that can withstand the typical harsh interactions of the day-to-day lifestyle.

 

Choose between polished stone for a sleek, high-gloss look and honed or tumbled stone for a more earthy feel. Everyday wear from foot traffic adds to this natural beauty in a way that ceramic and porcelain tile cannot. If properly maintained, natural stone flooring can last for decades.

Natural Stone Bar Tops

Think that countertops only belong in kitchens and bathrooms? Not quite! A granite or marble top might be just what you need to complete the bar in your basement, lounge, bedroom or outdoor area. Whether you want your bar top to be the centerpiece of your bar area or blend in with the rest of your design, a natural stone top can more than hold its own when it comes to quality and elegance.

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Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re ready to upgrade your fireplace with new marble or want to create an at-home bar, we have you covered! The Countertop Factory has all the answers to your natural stone questions and needs. We have more than 25 years of experience in providing the finest quality, best in class countertops, and service. Contact us, if you are in the market for a kitchen upgrade or complete renovation.

Choose between polished stone for a sleek, high-gloss look and honed or tumbled stone for a more earthy feel. Everyday wear from foot traffic adds to this natural beauty in a way that ceramic and porcelain tile cannot. If properly maintained, natural stone flooring can last for decades.

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