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  • Try These Alternatives for Granite in your New England Home

    Granite has long been a staple for counter-tops in custom kitchen remodeling projects. Granite is beautiful but it may not fit your style. Never fear though, there are a lot of beautiful counter-top materials that would be perfect in your New England home.

    alternatives to granite countertops
    Traditional Kitchen with Marble Counter-Tops by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Fiorella Design

    Consider installing:

    • Marble: Installing a marble counter-top instantly provides a sense of glamour and classic beauty. Marble stands up to heat well and stays universally cool which is ideal for rolling dough for pastry projects.
    • Polished concrete: If you are hoping for an industrial look in your kitchen remodeling project, consider installing polished concrete. Concrete counter-tops can be tinted, may include inlays, and will stand up well to heavy use over time.
    • Wood: A wood countertop is an excellent choice for a traditional kitchen. Wood brings the feel of a shopworn kitchen that is both beautiful to look at and easy to work in.
    • Caesarstone:  Caesarstone quartz surfaces are a superb combination of nature and technology consisting of 93% natural quartz.  Caesarstone is non-porous, heat resistant up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and scratch resistant.  Since the product is highly stain resistant it does not require sealing.

    alternatives to granite countertops
    Eclectic Kitchen with Caeserstone Counter-Tops by New York Architects & Designers Josephine Design LLC via Houzz 

    Contact our dedicated professionals at Country Club Homes to learn more about our work and the custom kitchen remodeling projects we have completed for our clients.

  • All Ages: Creating a Bedroom that Grows with Your Child

    Designing a bedroom that will grow with your child requires a thoughtful balance of fun and practicality. Chances are your child will want a room that is colorful, playful and trendy but what seems desirable to her now will undoubtedly change in five years. The ideal bedroom design allows for the developing interests and moods…

  • All that Glitters: A Chandelier Makes Any Room More Glamorous

    The sparkling elegance of chandelier lighting brings a sense of romance and glamour to any room in your home. There are many styles to experiment with, from modern to rustic or traditional. A chandelier can be an effective eclectic touch in a room where you decide to mix styles – a vintage chandelier in a…

  • Gratitude and the Spirit of Thanksgiving

    Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and…

  • Grateful Table: Thanksgiving Centerpieces Inspired by Nature

    If you’re shopping for Thanksgiving over the weekend, remember to plan for the centerpiece that will add a memorable note of seasonal festivity to your holiday table. Centerpieces inspired by nature are simple, stylish and adaptable to any décor.   If you prefer a modern, fuss-free centerpiece style, a slender gathering of branches in a…