February 11th, 2012
Granite is an igneous rock that developed as magma cooled over millions of years. It can be mined, cut and polished for a beautiful finish. Granite forms in a variety of beautiful colors including: red, blue, brown, green, orange, white and other natural colors. Apart from the beauty of granite, it possesses an incredible strength, durability and longevity. When homebuilders are designing areas that typically experience a lot of wear and tear, like the kitchen, they often utilize granite elements to get the job done. Homeowners love granite because it’s hygienic and easy to clean. The Styleture team loves granite because it looks like a million bucks in the kitchen. That’s why we’ve picked some of our favorite granite sinks to share with you:
Stone Forest Bento Vessel
Stone Forest Bento Vessel
The Bento Vessel sink is carved from natural marble and each sink is unique in that color varies due to the nature of the stone. The Bento Vessel has a smooth interior and exterior and Stone Forest can create custom sizes to fit your counter. Shown in black granite. Read the rest of this entry »
January 13th, 2012
With January here, many of us are dreading winter’s long, dreary onset. It means shorter days, longer nights and spending time indoors reading, knitting or sitting fireside and catching up on movies. Dreaded nights be damned, as the Crawleys of Downton Abbey have returned to our midst. With the Great War upon them, we’re anxiously awaiting if Mr. Bates’s past will be unearthed and if Anna will accept him; whether Thomas will be revealed as a scheming cad and war dodger; and, most important, will Matthew and Lady Mary finally get it together? To commemorate the occasion, we thought these Victorian-inspired items might resonate with fans of the show. In fact, we’d be so bold to say that their addition could instantly elevate one’s abode from ordinary homestead to lavish manorhood. Read the rest of this entry »
September 29th, 2011
When man discovered the controlled use of fire during the Early Stone Age, roughly 790,000 years ago, he never could have imagined that the future of controlled fire was going to be so darn beautiful. Modern outdoor fire tables, designed to be an eye-catching focal point, create warmth and entice social gathering in the yard, are a decidedly hot trend in home design. Our Styleture editorial team members have long been fans of fire tables and we’ve been keeping our eyes out for the hottest ones on the market. Okay, now we’ve used “hot” and “hottest” in a fire table blog, so that means it’s time to get to it. Here are our five favorite outdoor fire tables:
Bond Newcastle Propane Gas Fire Table
The Bond Newcastle Propane Gas Fire Table
This beauty has a stacked faux-stone base and marble tabletop with a wide border for plates and drinks. Its center cover opens to reveal lava rock and open flame. Puts out 30,000 BTU’s for lots of warmth on the deck or patio. A stainless steel burner with push-button igniter allows for easy starts and maintenance. Measures 35 by 32 by 24 inches. Read the rest of this entry »
