Carrara kitchen countertops

Every house has potential if you design it with intention. Sharing the process of designing, renovating, and decorating our 1960's home, and providing inspiration for you to do the same.

When my husband and I were researching our kitchen renovation a couple years ago, marble countertops were the clear frontrunner, but we were nervous about the inevitable etching. So we paid visits to every marble-topped bar and marble-furnished ice cream parlor we could find, cocking our heads to the side, peering down long polished surfaces to examine the damage left by countless drippy glasses and plates of spaghetti. We ended up with marble and we’re very happy with it.

Arabescato, Carrara and Calacatta marble are all extracted in the same area but they bring very distinctive differences. Want to know more? Read here & find out.

A Plain English kitchen—the first in the US—and other new but classic designs define this Brooklyn townhouse remodel by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture.

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*This post is in partnership with Rocktops. All thoughts, selections, and opinions are my own. Kitchens are often the most utilized space in any home. From food preparation and cooking to time spent around the dining table, this room sees a lot of action. It’s also typically the most expensive room in any home due to the investment in cabinets, counters, hardware, and appliances. When envisioning a kitchen for our new build, I aimed for a design with lasting power. While many man-made…

Kitchen project supplied by Marble Trend using Bianco Carrara C Marble for countertop application.

Answering the most asked questions about my experience with marble countertops including: Do they Stain? & How do you take care of them?

Uncover everything you need to know about countertop materials in our comprehensive guide! Whether you prefer the classic sophistication of granite or the contemporary charm of quartz, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Make a well-informed choice for your kitchen or bathroom remodel with valuable insights from our guide.

Thinking about Quartz countertops for your kitchen? Do your homework before you jump on the bandwagon. While Quartz has been the de facto countertop standard since last year, the tides have quickly turned as a tsunami of industry issues snowballed to cripple the quartz market. Learn the 6 reasons why quartz is in decline in our latest blog post.