Update: Cost to Remodel Kitchens with Silestone
Spoiler Alert: Inflation is a b*tch! Around the U.S., material prices and labor costs have soared. But for those of us in love with Silestone… Read More »Update: Cost to Remodel Kitchens with Silestone
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Resolutions to Consider Professional Interior Designers
Most home owners know that designing, then remodeling or building a new kitchen is complicated and can be costly. Investing in the right design help… Read More »Resolutions to Consider Professional Interior Designers
Fall 2023 Kitchen Design Ideas to Keep Kitchens Bright Yet Warm
Many people are drawn to the lighter muted colors and clean lines of the modern kitchen in contemporary interior design. Still most of us want… Read More »Fall 2023 Kitchen Design Ideas to Keep Kitchens Bright Yet Warm
Get Your Silestone 2 in x 4 in Quartz Countertop Samples
Quartz countertops like Silestone are cut from large slabs to keep seams at a minimum. It is smart to get a sample of your own, even if you looked at it in a showroom or store. Why? Because a quartz countertop can vary in absolutely every setting due to variations in lighting, natural light, even reflections from other elements in the setting.
CaesarStone vs SileStone
Both Silestone and Caesarstone are made of engineered quartz that are extremely hard, durable, and resistant to scratches and stains. Though hard and durable, both cannot handle extremely hot cookware being placed directly on countertop surface.
Compare Dekton to Porcelain Countertops
Though similar in their durability as a countertop surface and often mistaken as being the same or similar, they are unique materials with its own distinct pros and cons (benefits and disadvantages).
Silestone Snowy Ibiza: Trend Driven by Spring Break?
One of the best features of Silestone Snowy Ibiza is its versatility in design. The white toned countertops with subtle veins in light gray work to present an environment like snow hiding beneath the surface. It can easily be paired with a variety of cabinet styles and colors, from sleek and modern to classic and traditional.
Silestone Grey Expo… Looks Like We’re Not Done with the Greys
Coming out of the ultra-popular Silestone Mythology Collection, this quartz countertop is a darker, more brilliant gray that has flecks of color to give the surface a classic finish and a bit of elegance.
Hi-Yo, Silver… Countertops: Silestone Desert Silver (White Color Palette) Still Trending
Silestone Desert Silver Countertops Coming out of the ultra-popular Silestone Eternal Color Series, the lighter, almost-white color of this countertop color option has an ice-like… Read More »Hi-Yo, Silver… Countertops: Silestone Desert Silver (White Color Palette) Still Trending
Hint of Color with Blanco City Quartz Countertops
Silestone Blanco City Countertops The lighter colors in silestone’s Blanco City color option is characterized by its warmth. Blanco City countertops (Silestone Basiq Series) will… Read More »Hint of Color with Blanco City Quartz Countertops
Cosentino Promoting The Use of Dekton for Façades
A shift in contemporary architecture has highlighted the importance of the façade. Previously used exclusively for esthetic value, façades can now have an impact on… Read More »Cosentino Promoting The Use of Dekton for Façades
Cost of Silestone Countertops Oct 2022
These days the cost of countertops is $2,200 and ranges from $800 to $4,200. Kitchen countertop prices are based on square footage ($10 to $70… Read More »Cost of Silestone Countertops Oct 2022
Watch Out Silestone! Here Comes MSI Quartz Countertops
Given the trend of Quartz countertops taking over the countertop market and trending to keep it up for the foreseeable future, it is not surprising… Read More »Watch Out Silestone! Here Comes MSI Quartz Countertops
Is Soapstone the Same as Silestone?
People tend to gravitate toward Soapstone instead of Silestone because it is one of the smoothest materials you can use for a countertop. Softer grades… Read More »Is Soapstone the Same as Silestone?
Lowe’s & Silestone Countertops
Home Depot does not fabricate or install. They outsource to the cheapest bidder. It’s your home! That is scary. When you buy Silestone at Home Depot, you are not really getting the countertops from them.
Silestone’s Parent Company: Cosentino
Founded in 1979 by Eduarda and Eduardo Cosentino, Silestone’s parent company, Groupo Cosentino (Cosentino Group) is headquartered in Cantoria, Almeria, Spain. When the company was… Read More »Silestone’s Parent Company: Cosentino
Should You Get Silestone Countertops at Home Depot?
Home Depot does not fabricate or install. They outsource to the cheapest bidder. It’s your home! That is scary. When you buy Silestone at Home Depot, you are not really getting the countertops from them.
Cracked Silestone Countertop… What To Do?
While Silestone surfaces can help rooms feel cooler during hot summer days, they also create a warm, organic atmosphere in modern interiors – especially when contrasted against glass surfaces and other natural materials, such as wood. Different types of stone surfaces add textural interest and bring a touch of the outdoors into the home.
Contemporary Living Rooms with Cool Silestone Surfaces
While Silestone surfaces can help rooms feel cooler during hot summer days, they also create a warm, organic atmosphere in modern interiors – especially when contrasted against glass surfaces and other natural materials, such as wood. Different types of stone surfaces add textural interest and bring a touch of the outdoors into the home.
Modular Homes with Silestone Countertops
One option to address the need for affordable housing across the U.S. is coming out of Denver, CO, where Clayton Homes is assembling two homes… Read More »Modular Homes with Silestone Countertops
High-end Interior Design in New Zealand
Projects in Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch show Kiwi designers can be counted among the best in the world Project in Queenstown Auckland-based designer Mal Corboy… Read More »High-end Interior Design in New Zealand
Silestone for Waterfall Countertops
If you are considering a waterfall countertop (probably for an island counter) is right for your cook space, these are variables to think about before the investment into a relatively expensive design style.
The Best Countertops for a Bright Kitchen
White is the new everything for home interiors and countertops. Lately, for all of us wanting to revamp an existing kitchen or build our dream home, white quartz countertops (Silestone) offer up a combination of style and versatility that is unmatched. Known for both durability and design appeal, no choice ranks higher than white Silestone quartz.
Contemporary Silestone Can Revive Pueblo Classics in The Desert Southwest
Beautiful Silestone revives Pueblo-style home in desert southwest: design inspiration or ideas for New Mexico, West Texas, Arizona, Utah or Southern California.
Cindy Crawford’s Third Campaign for Silestone: The Ethereal Collection
Silestone’s third and final campaign with Cindy Crawford, serves as a transition into the development of the revolutionary HybriQ+ technology for more eco-friendly production.
Refreshed Silestone Showroom in Manhattan
Silestone has expanded their showroom in New York City. Located in the iconic A&D Building in Manhattan, the Silestone showroom has been completely reimagined.
Congratulations Rafael Nadal!
Back in 2014, Cosentino (parent company of Silestone) entered into a collaboration agreement with tennis player Rafael Nadal – the greatest tennis player of all time. Today Rafael Nadal easily beat Casper Ruud of Norway to win a historic 14th French Open title. Rafa extended his tally of victories in Paris to 14 and set another record with his 22nd Grand Slam title.
Butcher Blocks Instead of Silestone… Really?!?!
Butcher block countertops can fit in with most kitchen styles and will last a long time if maintained properly. Like all surfaces, butcher block will cycle as a fad, but beware of its limitations. For its price, it can be a “value” option for kitchen countertops.
Porcelain Taking on Silestone Quartz
Interior designers have seen marble and natural stone-looking porcelain as the top trends in both residential and commercial designs. These chic surfaces can be styled any way to give an elegant, high-end and clean appearance.
The Shortcomings of Granite vs Silestone
When people dream of their best home, they tend to imagine a spacious kitchen with modern appliances and sweeping granite countertops… not necessarily modern Silestone countertops. Though granite countertops are often a favorite for interior designers, they are not without some important drawbacks that must be taken into consideration.