Recent trends and modern technologies have made the spectacular allure of natural stone more available for use in the design of the home. Natural stone has long been prized for both its sturdy nature and its unsurpassed beauty. It provides a stunning accent to almost any modern design, and can be used effectively in both interior and exterior applications. Natural stone is available in many different forms. Each provides their own benefits and unique visual characteristics. Homeowners can ta..  Read more

Published Thursday, December 30, 2010

As one of the oldest natural stones used in building, limestone provides a timeless and sturdy material for use in the home. The durability of this stone has made it widely used throughout ancient and modern history. The ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramids from huge blocks carved from limestone. Throughout Europe, churches and buildings have made use of limestone for centuries to build long-standing structures of impressive beauty. The city of Kingston, Ontario is the home of numerous..  Read more

Published Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Many materials are available in the architecture and décor of a structure. For millennia the wealthy, kings, and emperors have made marble their building material of choice to add an element of classic beauty and elegance to monuments and buildings. As a building medium, the aesthetic qualities of marble are unsurpassed. It provides both a resiliency and attractiveness. It has long been associated with purity, immortality and education, making it one of the most prestigious symbols of..  Read more

Published Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Marble has been used as a building material for thousands of years by numerous civilizations throughout the world. It is recognized as a symbol of beauty, wealth and prestige. Ancient nations such as Greece and Rome are well known for their use of marble in architecture and art because of the unique aesthetic characteristics that marble brings. In the past, it has been used a symbol of purity, immortality and success in education. As such a long-standing symbol of prestige, it is highly valu..  Read more

Published Wednesday, December 29, 2010