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Quartz countertop for a modern kitchen

Modern Kitchen Materials: Quartz Countertops

22 May 2018

Practicality and great aesthetic variety make quartz countertops a smart and easy choice for modern kitchens.   QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS: HOW THEY ARE MADE The quartz used for kitchen countertops is a composite made of 95% natural quartz combined with polymer binding resins. It is actually an Italian company that patented the manufacturing process for quartz countertops…a true case of “Made in Italy”! The resins in the material function as sealant so no additional sealing is required, unlike granite countertops. >>

Kitchen with light cabinetry

Light Vs Dark Kitchen Cabinets: What To Choose?

9 August 2017

Trends come and go in modern kitchen design, so regardless of what’s hot right now, the choice between light and dark kitchen cabinets really comes down to personal preferences. However, there are a few things to consider when choosing the color palette for your cabinetry. After all, that’s the one element that will really define the feel of the space and one you will have to be happy with for a long time. Here are the things to keep in mind when it comes to the light vs. dark kitchen cabinets debate. >>

Kitchen cabinets with Azulejos effect

Azulejos patterns: From ancient architecture to your modern kitchen

30 September 2015

A staple of Portuguese (and, to a lesser extent, Spanish) architecture, Azulejos are painted tin-glazed ceramic tiles. They have been used for centuries on walls, floors, vaults and ceilings of churches, palaces, private homes and, more recently, even restaurants and public transportation stations. Besides their aesthetic value as beautiful decorations, the Azulejo tiles also served a functional purpose in architecture by keeping the building temperature stable. >>

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