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Modern kitchen designs have helped to transform this area into one of the most important rooms within a home. Kitchens are now not only being used for preparing meals but entertaining, in addition to offering an area where friends, family, guests, and sometimes even strangers can come together in order to share in fellowship and a meal. The rise in popularity and focus on achieving something that is not only aesthetically appealing to the eye but also functional, creates a unique scenario not found in other areas of a home.

Remodeling your kitchen can result in surprising benefits ranging from reducing energy costs to improved comfort and safety. One of the best additions any homeowner can make when completing such a project is creating a plan to achieve the latter and understanding that even a few minor changes can help to improve the overall usefulness of the kitchen area.

Implementing an island or upgrading an existing centerpiece is something that can greatly improve both the work space and design components of your indoor kitchen.

Design Difference
Contrasting kitchen islands allow for those concerned about the design concept to incorporate their own unique style. By having an island with a different color or countertop than a majority of the remaining kitchen - a modern feel is automatically granted for the workspace.

Extra Seating
Implementing an island component to an existing kitchen also allows homeowners the opportunity to add extra (less formal) seating. Instead of having a separate breakfast area or having to utilize a formal dining room for each and every meal, the island serves to provide a space for quicker meals to be consumed.

Storage Space
Not only do kitchen islands allow for design differences and a new place to eat, but typically they also function as additional storage space. Depending on the particular design selected, kitchen islands can provide a few new drawers for storing pots, pans, utensils, or other necessities with ease.

Additional Work Space
On top of the added storage is additional work space. Whether you utilize the new island countertop for food prep, serving, cooling, or even (unrelated) folding the laundry. Having a wide, spread out space available, plus all of the existing countertops allows for homeowners to receive the most benefit from their added island space.

If you’re ready to add an island or enhance your current kitchen inside your property, then we’re here and ready to help move your project forward. Our specially trained experts can assist in helping you select the best design and all appropriate materials. Natural Stone Sales has been serving the greater-Denver area for 15 years with a wide variety of differing available options for view in our showroom to help you get a better understanding of what any tile will look like by itself or in combination with your current bathroom or kitchen design.Come look and feel for yourself the wide variety of tile options available to choose from and determine with will fit exactly as desired. Our highly trained staff has been providing quality service and helping customers, completing installations, and even providing maintenance tips for many, many years. Contact us today at 303-777-7485 or visit the showroom and take a look for yourself.
 

Many times the smallest details can be the most important. Whether you are preparing for a potential job interview or designing a home, ensuring that every specific piece of a project is covered can go a long way in determining the results. For construction or a remodeling project, considering the background areas and intricate details associated with mosaics can make all of the difference in the world.

Typically comprised of small colorful pieces intricately placed to form a larger picture or piece of artwork, understanding what a mosaic is and how it can benefit your interior design style is an important first step in the process. While installing artwork formations can add interesting detail wherever it is placed, the use of solid colors and patterns can also enhance any areas where they are used.

The seemingly endless options available for mosaics and their ability to enhance a home consists of these main focal points.

Materials

Mosaic pieces for the home can be constructed by a wide arrange of different materials to ensure they are either performing a specific function - such as a kitchen backsplash - or utilized in an artistic method, such as on an indoor or outdoor shower wall.

From travertine, stone, porcelain or glass, there is a material right for whatever you have in mind. Depending on the vision, application area, and amount of time or money allotted for the project - homeowners can select exactly what they want from an appropriate material.

Application Areas

There are many different uses for mosaic tiles around the house, especially in both the kitchen and bathrooms. Utilizing these tiles as a backsplash or shower basin/wall is a tried and true method for adding a bit of color or pasazz to your space. Serving as a functional component that can also be used as an artistic display makes the incorporation of mosaics into your interior design themes unique.

However, mosaic uses are not solely limited to the kitchen and bathrooms. Installing a piece as a barrier or accent along the mantel in a living room, outside in a pool, or to tie an outdoor kitchen to its indoor counterpart, are also extremely popular methods for these designs.

If you’re ready to add some travertine or other material mosaic tiles within any of the surfaces within or outside your property or are considering upgrading an existing space, then we’re here and ready to help move your project forward. Our specially trained experts can assist in helping you select the best design and all appropriate materials. Natural Stone Sales has been serving the greater-Denver area for 15 years with a wide variety of differing available options for view in our showroom to help you get a better understanding of what any tile will look like by itself or in combination with your current bathroom or kitchen design.Come look and feel for yourself the wide variety of tile options available to choose from and determine with will fit exactly as desired. Our highly trained staff has been providing quality service and helping customers, completing installations, and even providing maintenance tips for many, many years. Contact us today at 303-777-7485 or visit the showroom and take a look for yourself.
 

When considering flooring options for a home there are a number of different materials from which to choose. From carpeted coverings to hardwoods, laminate, and tile, the range of materials is wide reaching and many offer their own set of specific benefits. The ultimate decision is obviously up to the homeowner but considering the multiple advantages of tile, electing to go with a travertine option can have significant benefits. 

While there are a few differences in wall tile vs. floor tile, those who are open to any surface material shouldn’t be quick to write off the option of travertine. This floor covering may have more available options than any of the other counterparts and offers a variety of different advantages from which any homeowner will receive credit.

Electing to utilize travertine tile comes with each of the following benefits which can improve the quality of life within any given property. 

Versatility

The ability of travertine tile to fill multiple needs allows for it to be one of the most reliable flooring surfaces available on the market. Not only can these tiles be placed in traditional locations, such as a kitchen or bathroom, but they have recently expanded their use to living rooms, hallways, and even bedrooms.

Unlike carpet, which is typically only relegated to common areas and smaller rooms, travertine tile can fit into virtually any situation.

Color Options

For both wall and floor tile, travertine has a variety of different color options available. Depending on where exactly a property owner hopes to install the new tile, exact colors shouldn’t be an issue. The availability of multiple hues allows for this particular tile to coincide with any constructed design scheme, no matter the need.

Feel

For tile, travertine is one of the softest available and can feel the best on either bare or sock feet within a home. Instead of being worried about how this tile may affect your flooring surface or inability to feel at home, rest easy knowing travertine has one of the best reputations for being an option that not only provides a legitimate surface material but one that can withstand everyday wear and tear while still being resilient and suitable for any family.

If you’re ready to add some travertine tiles within the flooring surfaces of your property or upgrading an existing space, then we’re here and ready to help move your project forward. Our specially trained experts can assist in helping you select the best design and all appropriate materials. Natural Stone Sales has been serving the greater-Denver area for 15 years with a wide variety of differing available options for view in our showroom to help you get a better understanding of what any tile will look like by itself or in combination with your current bathroom or kitchen design.Come look and feel for yourself the wide variety of tile options available to choose from and determine with will fit exactly as desired. Our highly trained staff has been providing quality service and helping customers, completing installations, and even providing maintenance tips for many, many years. Contact us today at 303-777-7485 or visit the showroom and take a look for yourself.
 

Ever since granite countertops infiltrated their way into the home, natural stone has been growing in popularity. On the heels of this original choice, quartz has been recently on the rise while also providing another solid option for homeowners to choose. Not only can this particular stone be used for kitchen countertop surfaces but its strength, durability, and multiple color options provide for many different uses throughout a home including - the bathroom, as an accent, or even a backsplash.

Understanding all about quartz countertops, including their pros and limited cons is something to consider before any homeowner makes a final decision about their surface material. However, due to the limited number of negatives and simple versatility of quartz, it should be a leading candidate for your countertop choices - no matter the desired location. Quartz offers a low maintenance option that can provide multiple looks for an increased variety into your home.

Color

Quartz options come in a variety of different available colors for your countertop surfaces. Depending on the specific color pattern you prefer or desired hue to match surrounding cabinets - no matter the location, kitchen or bathroom - quartz has you covered.

Solid

The ability of quartz to provide what appears to be a solid color surface is a unique feature not available in all natural stone choices. Depending on personal preference from the homeowner, getting the color type that you prefer in a durable and lasting natural stone material makes quartz one of the best options on the market today.

Pattern

Not only are solid color options available but quartz has the versatility to also provide patterned schemes that provide more of a granite look and feel. Depending on your personal preference and design style, there is a quartz option available to you. In the quartz vs. granite debate, both are solid options with characteristics that can meet the needs of virtually every homeowner.

Durability

Quartz is also an extremely durable surface choice that can withstand the everyday use associated with a kitchen or bathroom vanity. Regardless of the color style selected, quartz countertops all have the same durability and homeowners can rest easy with their decision.

If you’re ready to add some quartz natural stone within your property or upgrading an existing space, then we’re here and ready to help move your project forward. Our specially trained experts can assist in helping you select the best design and all appropriate materials. Natural Stone Sales has been serving the greater-Denver area for 15 years with a wide variety of differing available options for view in our showroom to help you get a better understanding of what any tile will look like by itself or in combination with your current bathroom or kitchen design.Come look and feel for yourself the wide variety of tile options available to choose from and determine with will fit exactly as desired. Our highly trained staff has been providing quality service and helping customers, completing installations, and even providing maintenance tips for many, many years. Contact us today at 303-777-7485 or visit the showroom and take a look for yourself.

 

Unlike in years past, most American families today do not cook fully prepared meals daily within their homes and gather around the dinner table each and every night. Although a significant change in lifestyle for most people has helped to facilitate this difference, a kitchen remains the highlight of a home and social haven for both those who live within a residence and their guests.

Even with the modern changes there is no denying the kitchen remains a strong contender for being the heart of the home for many. Used as an entertaining and gathering place, the kitchen is typically centrally located and often one of the first rooms an individual sees upon entering a property. For this reason, it is highly anticipated that it be warm, clean, and inviting. If not, it may be time to consider an upgrade or remodel of your current design.  

Upgrade Appliances

The age of existing appliances often facilitates the need for a change within the kitchen and this can often trigger a deeper degree of modification. If you’re having to replace a refrigerator, stove, or dishwasher, then upgrading your piece may require more available room - depending on the appliance in question. In addition, ensuring that each matches within the current space - even if they may not necessarily be the same brand - is also important.

New Materials

Aging countertops can show wear and may have spots or stains that have set in over time. Depending on when your kitchen was constructed, the materials selected may be chipping or peeling apart. A remodel can introduce natural stone countertops which are becoming increasingly popular throughout the real estate market. This upgrade could also help to avoid any future project related to this type of issue.

Modern Color Scheme

Contemporary kitchen paint colors span a wide spectrum of hues and can help provide a new look without much of the construction component. If your kitchen needs a simple change, then modifying the existing color patterns around the walls and on cabinets can help.

Countertop/Storage Space

Is your countertop cluttered with different kitchen utensils that receive little use? Running out of room for all those plastic storage containers? Consider making a design shift and modifying your existing space with a remodel. By implementing a new design, homeowners can often gain the additional countertop or cabinet space they desire.

Financial Incentive

Kitchen remodeling can also impact property value and depending on your current situation, this may be beneficial. If a property owner can recoup their funds used to provide updates when a property sells then it may be helpful to consider making improvements prior to putting the real estate on the market. Even if a sale may be a possibility in the future then making the changes and getting to enjoy the finished portion while still having an opportunity to gain from it down the road is a win-win situation.

If you’re ready to consider adding natural stone within your kitchen or making a change to your existing space, then we’re here and ready to help move your remodel or upgrade forward. Our specially trained experts can assist in helping you select the best design and all appropriate materials. Natural Stone Sales has been serving the greater-Denver area for 15 years with a wide variety of differing available options for view in our showroom to help you get a better understanding of what any tile will look like by itself or in combination with your current bathroom or kitchen design.Come look and feel for yourself the wide variety of tile options available to choose from and determine with will fit exactly as desired. Our highly trained staff has been providing quality service and helping customers, completing installations, and even providing maintenance tips for many, many years. Contact us today at 303-777-7485 or visit the showroom and take a look for yourself.