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Living Through a Nashville Kitchen Remodel – Three Essential Tips

April 24, 2018 by Stone World TN

Nashville Kitchen Remodel
Nashville Kitchen Remodel

Hey Nashville, are you getting ready to remodel your kitchen? If so, that’s great! A remodeled kitchen can make your home feel like new in many ways, and it will also likely add value to your house when the time comes to sell. However, there is some bad news that comes along with a Nashville kitchen remodel, and that is the fact that you aren’t going to have a kitchen for a prolonged period of time. Very few kitchen remodels happen quickly, as there are almost always a few unexpected delays along the way. So, if you are going to get from start to finish with your sanity in place, you will need to have a plan for how you are going to live through the remodel.

To help you toward that end, we have collected the following three tips. Put these three tips into action during your remodel and you should be able to look forward to an enjoyable and exciting project.

Tip #1 – A Basic, Temporary Kitchen

Sure, it might seem easy enough to just order out for dinner throughout your renovation – but that is going to get old, and expensive, in a hurry. You are sure to grow tired of paying to eat food that someone else has prepared, so you will want to set up a temporary kitchen somewhere around your home. Of course, you won’t be able to use all of your appliances, but you should be able to plug in your fridge, a toaster, and maybe a small microwave. Even having the ability to prepare some basics will take the pressure off of having to dine out each night.

Tip #2 – Take the Chance to Downsize

There is a good chance that you own far more kitchen appliances and accessories than you actually need. If that is the case, take this opportunity to downsize by giving away or throwing away those things you don’t need. As a good rule of thumb, think about the last time you used each item that you take out of your cabinets. If you haven’t used it in a year or more, there is very little chance you are going to use it moving forward. By downsizing, you will have less stuff to store around your home, and that means less clutter during the renovation.

Tip #3 – Get Out of the House

If possible, spend a little bit of extra time out of the house in order to take your mind off the renovation. Having a room remodeled is an expensive proposition, so you will probably be a bit stressed about the whole situation. To avoid driving yourself up a wall, and to avoid straining your family relationships, spend some time away from home while thinking about anything but a new kitchen.

When you plan on using stone as part of your remodeled kitchen, Stone World should be one of your first calls. Please contact us today to learn more about what we have to offer your project – thanks for visiting! To request a free quote, fill out the form here or call us at 615-350-7000. We look forward to hearing from you!

Below are some additional articles you may find helpful during your Nashville kitchen remodel!

  • Is Your Kitchen Ready for a Stone Countertop?
  • Make Sure Your Cabinets and Counters Work Together Nicely
  • Have Kids? Consider These Countertop Points

Filed Under: Kitchen Countertops

Design Tips – Play Off the Colors in Your Countertop

March 20, 2018 by Stone World TN

It isn’t particularly difficult to install a variety of components into your home in order to complete a kitchen or bathroom. However, the task of actually bringing those individual components together into a cohesive unit that looks good as a whole is something entirely different. As you are thinking about the design and décor of your new space, it is important to keep in mind how each specific piece is going to work as a part of the whole.

Since your countertops are going to be one of the most-prominent features in your design, it only makes sense to use them as a starting point for developing a color palette. This works particularly well with stone, since many natural stones include a variety of colors which all can be used in one way or another. For example, a granite counter that is mostly black may have flecks of gray, white, and other shades that you can use for inspiration around the room.


Picking a Backsplash

The backsplash that you use for your counter is one of the key elements of design that needs to be settled before your project will be complete. As one option, you can choose to use the same material for your backsplash as you used for the counter itself. This kind of cohesive look is attractive to some people, while others prefer to have a backsplash that stand out as different from the counter. If you are looking for contrast, consider a backsplash that uses a color which is included to a small degree in your stone counter. Pick out a color that is flecked in your counter and use that as your shade of choice for the entire backsplash.


Think Cabinets

Other than your counters, it is your cabinets that will be taking up the most visual space in your kitchen – and probably your bath as well. As a general rule of thumb, you want to look for a dramatic contrast between the color of your cabinets and the color of your counters. Since each of these pieces is so large, having them take up a similar space in the color spectrum might not be the best design choice (although it can work in some cases).

So, if you are going with a light counter top – marble, for instance – you will want to think about possibly using a dark finish on your cabinets in order to set up a beautiful contrast. On the other hand, a dark stone counter could be accented nicely by a light stain on the cabinets. The final choice on this point is yours, of course, but always keep in mind the appeal of stark contract within a space.


Remember Your Appliances

When it comes to the kitchen, the other key element to keep in mind is your collection of appliances. Most likely, you will have at least a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator which are all similar in color and style. Before you settle on the colors that you are going to use to finish the room, make sure you are picking shades that are going to work nicely with the appliances you have in place.

If you need any help picking out the perfect stone counter to set up your design to be a success, feel free to contact the friendly staff here at Stone World. Our team has tons of experience in this business, and we would love to share our knowledge with you. We hope to hear from you soon!

Filed Under: Bathroom Countertops, Kitchen Countertops

Granite, Marble, Quartz and Other Stone Applications Outside of the Kitchen and Bath

January 18, 2018 by Stone World TN

Everyone loves a beautiful granite countertop that is set in the kitchen or bathroom. Those are the two rooms most associated with stone because they are the two rooms that almost always have countertops of some kind. However, did you know that granite, marble and quartz can be used just as effectively in other areas of the home? When you open your mind to the possibilities, you will soon see that there is a place for stone surfaces in many spots that you may not expect. Here are some examples to consider.

StoneWorld WetBar
The Wet Bar

If you are going to include a wet bar in the design of your home, or if you already have one that is in need of renovation, using stone is a natural choice. Ideally, you will be able to carry the same type of stone through to the wet bar that you have already used in the kitchen. Using a stone counter on the wet bar in your living room or den will give the space a finished, high-end look. Our specialized stone consultants can help when deciding on weather to use granite, marble, or quartz for your wet bar countertops.


StoneWorld Custom Table
A Custom Table

When you need to add a new table to your home, consider using a piece of stone as the top of the table. This might be a unique idea, but it can look absolutely beautiful in the right setting. When you are able to pick out a piece of stone that fits in nicely with the rest of your décor, you can have that slab turned into a table with very little trouble. The resulting table will be heavy, sturdy, and a conversation piece for years to come.


StoneWorld Fireplace
Around a Fireplace

It is always a nice touch to add a fireplace to a living room or even a bedroom, but it can be tough to find a material to use as a finish around the edges of the fireplace installation. As you struggle with this conundrum, be sure to consider some form of natural stone for the job. The stone will serve as a nice contrast to the fire in many cases, and natural stone obviously holds up very nicely against the heat. Brick is a classic material to use around a fireplace, but you just might fall in love with the look that is possible when you opt for stone.


StoneWorld Outdoor Kitchen
An Outdoor Kitchen

Okay, so this is still a kitchen, but it isn’t the kitchen inside your home. If you are going to have an outdoor kitchen on your property, a stone counter – such as granite – is a great pick. Stone is naturally inclined to fight off the elements, and it looks just as beautiful outdoors as it does inside. It can be tough to build an outdoor kitchen that is going to stand the test of time, but a granite counter is one piece of the puzzle that should be a no-brainer.


 

No matter where you decide to use stone in or around your home, Stone World would be happy to lend our experience and expertise. Contact us right away for more information on the products and services that we have to offer and to request a FREE consultation. Thanks for stopping by!

The following products were featured in this article:
Granite Countertops
Marble Countertops
Quartz Countertops

We service the following areas:
Nashville, Green Hills, Bellevue, Brentwood, Franklin, Cool Springs, Spring Hill, Columbia, Lawrenceburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Hermitage, Donelson, Madison, Hendersonville, Antioch and more. We even service southern Kentucky.

Filed Under: General, Granite, Marble, Quartz

An Education in Granite

December 1, 2017 by Stone World TN

When most people think about stone counters, they think first about granite. Sure, there are plenty of other strong contenders for this job – quartz and marble are two great examples – but there is something about granite that keeps people coming back time after time. As you would expect, this blog has focused on granite several times due to the popularity of this beautiful stone. To learn more about everything that granite has to offer, it might be helpful to review some of the previous blog posts listed below.


Picking a Granite Color for Your Kitchen Counter
Picking a Granite Color for Your Kitchen Counter
When selecting a granite counter top for your kitchen, you may wish to use the tips in this post to help you settle on the perfect color.
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Three Rules for Proper Granite Bathroom Countertop Care
Three Rules for Proper Granite Bathroom Countertop Care
Caring for a granite counter top is not a difficult chore, but there are a few things you need to remember. If you have granite in your bathroom, or you will be installing a new counter soon, check out these important tips.
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Minimize the Cost for Granite
Minimize the Cost for Granite
Granite is a popular and beautiful stone, but it is not always the most-affordable option on the market. If you want to install granite without having the costs run out of control, check out this next post.
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Granite Countertops for Your Kitchen Island
Granite Countertops for Your Kitchen Island
A kitchen island is a great landing spot for a stunning slab of granite. When a granite kitchen island counter is on your shopping list, this post may be of some assistance.
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Granite Countertop Installation: Start to Finish
Granite Countertop Installation: Start to Finish
Lastly, this final post contains information on the start to finish process of installing a granite counter top.
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You probably don’t need to be sold on the virtues of using granite as a countertop in your home, as the benefits of this stone are well-known. However, the information above might provide you with the boost you need to take the next step toward installing a new piece of granite somewhere around your house. To work with an experienced team who can provide you with the stone and service you need for a successful project, please contact Stone World today. Thanks for reading!

Contact Stone World today for a free granite countertop estimate.

Filed Under: Granite

Drawbacks to DIY – Pro Stone Installation is Your Best Bet

October 24, 2017 by Stone World TN


These days, perhaps more than ever before, it is popular to handle home improvement projects on a DIY – or do-it-yourself – basis. The appeal, of course, is the opportunity to save money over having to pay for professional installation. When you do-it-yourself, you can complete the job just as you want while saving hundreds or thousands of dollars in the process. What’s not to like?

It is true – handling projects on a DIY basis is a great option for many jobs. Assuming you have a little bit of skill around the house, and you have the right tools on hand, there are plenty of jobs that you can handle without the help of a pro. However, one of the best skills that a DIY-er needs to possess is the ability to know when to call in the experienced hand of a professional. It is a mistake to take on a project on a DIY basis when you don’t have the skills, tools, or experience to get the job done right. In most cases, that concept is going to apply to stone installation. If you are in the process of having stone counters or other surfaces added to your home, save yourself a huge headache and have the product professionally installed by an experienced team.

Stone is Heavy
Let’s start with the biggest, and most-obvious point of all with regard to this discussion – stone is heavy. Really heavy. If you are going to try to install your new counter on your own, you will need to have a plan for how you can move the product into place. You will need to have friends who are willing to help, and those friends should probably have an active gym membership as well. With a professional team, you will have installers who are used to moving around large pieces of stone on a daily basis. These installers will have the strength to handle the job, and they will have the gear to do so safely. An accident while trying to lift your stone can not only damage the expensive counter, but it can also injure someone (potentially in a serious manner). Saving some money on installation simply isn’t worth the risk you will take on by trying to do this yourself.

Getting It Right
A quality stone counter is a significant investment – and it is not one that you want to get wrong. When you attempt to install the stone yourself, you will need to make sure that you get the positioning right down to the smallest of margins. If not, the mistake is going to be obvious and the counter will never look as good as you had hoped. Again, this is where experience comes into the picture. A team of installers who know what they are doing – and who have done it over and over again – are far more likely to get this right than you are when doing it for the first time.

Working with Cabinets and Irregularities
Installing stone counter tops is more of an art than a science. Why? Because no two homes, and no two kitchens are exactly the same. Your kitchen is probably not as perfectly square as you think, meaning there will be some adjustments necessary when the stone goes in to make everything look great. Unfortunately, you might not know how to make those adjustments and ‘tweaks’ if you try to do the job yourself. With a pro on your side, however, you will have access to all of the tricks of the trade. Experienced installers have dealt with plenty of problems over the years, so they know how to get the job done even when things are a little bit less than perfect.

There are plenty of projects in and around your home that are a perfect fit for the DIY treatment – but the installation of a stone counter isn’t one of them. Work with a professional team, such as the team here at Stone World, and you can have confidence and peace of mind that the job is going to get done right the first time.

Contact us to request your free quote!

Filed Under: General

An Education in Quartz

August 1, 2017 by Stone World TN

Throughout the history of our website blog, we have written and shared several articles on the many virtues of quartz – and for good reason. Quartz is one of the best options you have available when installing a new counter in your home, and it has every right to be in the conversation with traditional slab options like granite and marble. If you would like to learn more about the advantages of opting for this material for your next project, review some of our favorite articles below to start your ‘education’.


Are you overlooking QUARTZ? We've got your countertops covered!
Has Quartz Been Overlooked in the Countertop Wars?
In this first article, we discuss why quartz is a strong contender even when compared to popular options like granite and marble.
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Stone World TN Strengths of Quartz Countertops
What are the Strengths of Quartz Countertops?
This next article highlights some of the specific strengths of quartz as a countertop material.
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Caring for Quartz Bathroom Countertops
Caring for Quartz Bathroom Countertops
In this article, some helpful tips on the care that you can provide your quartz counters are provided.
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5 Reasons to Choose Quartz Countertops
5 Reasons to Choose Quartz Countertops
Finally, we conclude your reading material with a article on five great reasons to pick quartz for your next countertop project.
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When you are done reviewing the four articles above, we are confident that you will be ready to at least consider quartz alongside some of the other traditional stone options. No matter what countertop material you pick (granite, marble, or quartz) – the team here at Stone World will be happy to assist in the completion of your project. Contact us today to get started!

Filed Under: Quartz

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