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Sonobathâs high-end vessel sinks made with CaesarStone Quartze

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:30:53 -0400

Created by interior celebrity designer Jae Omar, Sonobath's portfolio of beautifully innovative sinks are available through architects, designers and designated kitchen and bath retailers. The Sonobath line includes six distinctive vessel sink models: ETHOS, HYDROS, CHAOS, MYTHOS, TITUS and LOTUS, each offered in a limited edition, natural palette of CaesarStone colors. Sonobath utilizes Caesarstone – the original quartz countertops & surfaces manufacturer - as the exclusive stone supplier. Selected for its quality, durability and range of rich colors CaesarStone definitely embraces the essence of the designs. Ranging in price between $2,200 and $2,800the sinks are hand crafted at the Sonobath's Southern California studio. The floating pieces feature specially engineered hidden drain systems and resemble fine art sculptural pieces, rather than the practical everyday vessels. The latest innovative pairing of the simple and elegant Lotus sink and CaesarStone's newest innovation in texture Motivo, are conceived as works of art. The new Lotus sink, which forces elegant natural curves into opposing corners of a slab of smooth stone, blends beautifully with the embossed surface of Motivo quartz surfaces. Motivo uses a brilliant new technology to apply an embossed effect to a range of CaesarStone surfaces. **End Summary** Topics: quartz countertops]]> countertops]]> quartz]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Quartz Countertops for Kitchen Counters, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Vanity, Custom Quartz Countertops Safe, Durable, Attractive Countertops , Quartz Surfaces by Caesarstoneus.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

A More Elegant Look (and Feel) for the Home

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:57:44 -0500

Interior Designers are always on the lookout for what is new, fresh, and ground-breaking to the design and architecture scene. CaesarStone’s Motivo line, textured finished quartz countertops & surfacing, just may be that next big trend. Since its release early this year, interior designers have flooded the waves with interest and awe, sharing ideas and excitement as to how Motivo will be incorporated into their next projects. This modern decorative textured surface from CaesarStone transforms walls and work surfaces into trendy visual and tactile pieces. Motivo comes in Lace and Crocodile patterns. Lace being the surface with a filigree design in a matte-white finish, which gives an elegant and refined look, ideal for the bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen countertop, or foyer. On the other side of the spectrum Crocodile is a more dramatic surface with an exotic and luxurious feel in a glossy black finish. Motivo Crocodile is an ideal surface to add drama in the kitchen, dining room, study, recreation room, or home theater. Despite its delicate look Motivo, as all of CaesarStone’s quartz surface products are, is nonporous, easy to care for, and appropriate for numerous applications including custom-made furniture, vanity tops, wall paneling, and kitchen countertops. **End Summary** Topics: quartz countertops]]> countertops]]> quartz]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Quartz Countertops for Kitchen Counters, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Vanity, Custom Quartz Countertops Safe, Durable, Attractive Countertops, Quartz Surfaces by Caesarstoneus.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

Palm Desert Fashion Show Features Interior Designers Turned Fashion Designers

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:54:42 -0400

During Fashion Week El Paseo there were many high-fashion designs, but not all were from the top local fashion designers. Night number two saw a twist, giving interior designers the chance to expand their decorating talents into fashion pieces. Much like a Project Runway challenge, 23 of the desert’s leading interior designers were invited to create outfits based on pieces from the Palm Springs Art Museum exhibition The Passionate Pursuit: Gifts and Promised Works from Donna and Cargill Millan Jr. But there was a catch! Each look had to utilize home design materials to be judged by a panel including ex-catwalkers Beverly Johnson and Cheryl Tiegs. Kimberly Swanson took home the grand prize for her 40-pound, 1960’s-style sheath dress laden with small squares of blue, red, yellow, and green CaesarStone quartz countertop tiling. The “CaesarStone Dress” was inspired by Andy Warhol’s 1967 work Portraits of the Artists (from Ten from Leo Castelli). “Understanding the weight of the quartz was very difficult,” said winning Palm Desert-based interior designer Kimberly Swanson, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, the evening’s headlining partner. **End Summary** Topics: countertop]]> countertops]]> quartz countertop]]> quartz countertops]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

CAESARSTONE, THE WORLDâS FIRST QUARTZ SURFACE,IS AVAILABLE ON iPHONE

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:17:02 -0500

Van Nuys, CA (December 10, 2009) CaesarStone, the original quartz surface manufacturer, launches a unique, free iPhone "��MobileGallery"","�� application that gives consumers, designers and dealers alike a pocket-sized tool to browse and order samples from the remarkable lineup of CaesarStone countertops & surfaces, it was announced today by Arik Tendler, CaesarStone President. "��iPhone technology is a unique cultural phenomenon,"�� says Tendler. "��CaesarStone is proud to make our product line available to our customers, architects and designers in innovative new ways. Colors can be viewed using the iPhone as a portable sample chip, helping the consumer to make informed, on the spot purchase decisions. For designers and dealers, it specifies material and allows for instant referencing of the CaesarStone library."�� CaesarStone"��s "��MobileGallery"�� application, developed by Rumble Design, Inc., was designed around the way the company"��s product is presented online and in the field. "��CaesarStone is offering a brand experience beyond the showroom,"�� said Jake Rumble, President, Rumble Design. "��The iPhone"��s platform and features provide powerful mobile tools for a progressive audience."�� The special functions of the application include: Surface Browser "�" Allows the user to see size/color accurate samples. **End Summary** Topics: countertops]]> quartz countertops]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

Beautiful Modern San Francisco Home Built on a Steep Hill

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:45:10 -0500

Featured in this year’s American Institute of Architects Home Tour the other weekend, hundreds of people walked through Strachan Forgan's San Francisco, but few of them probably realized that the double-height living room, the dramatic open staircase and the luxurious Italian kitchen with quartz countertops could all be theirs - should they be in the market for a rather stunning modern home priced at around $1,479,000 price. The two-bedroom residence at 1223 Bosworth St. was designed and built by Forgan, an architect at Sasaki, for him and his wife Melissa in 2007. Forgan said after buying the snug, nonconforming lot overlooking Glen Canyon Park in 2004, the site was "a gaping tooth on the neighborhood block" - but it represented just the sort of challenge he relished: how to create a sunlit, stylish home on a steep infill lot only 25 feet wide. And for his efforts, the home won Forgan a Custom Home Design Award this year that described it as “a compact jewel of a house that packs a ton of sophisticated living on its speck of urban real estate. **End Summary** Topics: countertops]]> quartz countertops]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

Creativity Leads to Success in Economic Recession

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:21:55 -0500

The construction industry may arguably be the worst hit industry affected by the economic recession. Now small and mid-sized companies in the construction and remodeling business are looking to use innovative new ideas to survive and also strengthen their position for the upcoming years. Being a strong competitor among a struggling market, innovation is an upside of any economic, according to Ed Rogers Director of Business Development for CaesarStone in Van Nuys, one of the largest producers of quartz countertops and surfacing the world. The company, which has been rooted in innovation since its, is responding to the economic downturn by preparing to launch two new lines of products early next year that anticipate changes in the industry as a result of the recession. “Houses will be smaller, people will be staying in them longer, the days of the “McMansion” are over;” he said. “Products will be used longer, hotels are not going to be remodeling their rooms every few months, they’re going to be looking for durable materials that can withstand the test of time,” he added. “And ‘recycled’ is a huge deal, it’s something consumers can really connect with. **End Summary** Topics: countertops]]> quartz countertops]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/ Article Directory Source: http://www.articlerich.com/profile/Caesarstoneus/55035

Sneak Peek at the 2009 Showtime House

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:06:22 -0400

Metropolitan Home and Showtime have teamed up again this year, following the success of last year’s Showtime House with even bigger and better plans for this year’s installation. This time, 14 renowned designers will transform not one, but two New York penthouses into the ultimate multimedia showhouse with rooms inspired by Showtime's 6 Original Series; Californication, Dexter, Nurse Jackie, The Tudors, United States of Tara and Weeds. Each piece of the rooms, from flooring to countertops to furniture to window treatments, will be inspired by elements of the 6 shows. One local blogger gave the public a sneak peek at the designer’s sketches and intended designs straight from Metropolitan Home. While last year’s centerpiece muse was Dexter, this year’s seems to be Hank Moody (character played by David Duchovny) of Californication. The hit show fuses Hank’s hometown of NYC with his latest place of residence, Hollywood, and all the sinful temptations that come with it. With Hank, Hollywood, sex, and bad habits as their inspiration, designers Markus Dochantschi, Susannah Drake, and Joannah Kornak for Holly Hunt each interpreted the sinful plotline as fuel for their stunning spaces. **End Summary** Topics: countertops]]> quartz countertops]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/ Article Directory Source: http://www.articlerich.com/profile/Caesarstoneus/55035

Build a Green Home for Practically Nothing

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:42:02 -0400

A recent LA Times Article reported on sponsors occasionally donating thousands of dollars in high-end goods to home builders and designers. In exchange, manufacturers expect owners to open the homes for occasional public touring. Some savvy Southern Californians have figured out how to get new green homes for practically nothing. An increasing number of entrepreneurs have persuaded companies such as bathroom fixture maker Kohler, quartz countertops manufacturer CaesarStone, appliance manufacturer Dacor and cabinet designer Bazzeo to provide free or discounted materials for newly built or remodeled homes. Nearly a dozen such houses have sprouted around Southern California. Virtually all are in the $1 million-to-$2 million range, though the freebies enabled owners to spend significantly less. Why would a manufacturer be willing to donate as much as $100,000 worth of products to a home owner? This story is a hint to the answer: publicity. Think of it as swag on a grand scale. Just as a fashion house may give away its latest handbag so it can be seen attached to the arm of a much-photographed starlet, manufacturers of home appliances, countertops, fixtures and finishes are giving away their goods in hopes of being noticed in high-profile modern homes. **End Summary** Topics: countertops]]> quartz countertops]]> countertop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/ Article Directory Source: http://www.articlerich.com/profile/Caesarstoneus/55035

CaesarStone Proud to be Sole Countertop Provider for House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

CaesarStone, the original quartz surface manufacturer, will once again be a part of House Beautifulâ€™s Kitchen of the Year. This is the second year for the unique installation, which is set in New York Cityâ€™s Rockefeller Center. The first year saw CaesarStoneâ€™s countertops in Misty Carrera (4141), which were one of the focal points of the room. This year the company is proud to be adding their Raven (4120) countertop surfaces to this exciting dream kitchen. The Barefoot Contessa is pairing with the project this year. Ina Garten, Food Networkâ€™s Barefoot Contessa, best selling cookbook author and House Beautiful Contributing Editor will be adding her unique design and lifestyle. This yearâ€™s design will be inspired by Garten and designed by Robert Stilton. The Kitchen of the Year will be open daily from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24 (2PM 4PM on Monday and 9AM 5PM the rest of the week. Each day, tours and demonstrations on everything from kitchen design to product sampling will be offered. A complete schedule of events can be found by visiting the Kitchen of the Year at www.housebeautiful.com/KOTY. About CaesarStone CaesarStone is the original quartz countertops & surfaces manufacturer. **End Summary** Topics: Countertop]]> countertops]]> quartz countertop]]> quartz countertops]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

HGTV Green Home 2009 What Makes it so Green?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

This yearâ€™s HGTV Green Home is as green & beautiful as ever. Fans across the country have been entering to win the HGTV Green Home grand prize package valued at $750,000. The contest ends on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 5 p.m. This year's home, located in Tradition, FL, received a significant Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and earned the Indoor airPLUS label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2009 HGTV Green Home, a 2,430-square-foot contemporary Spanish-style cottage which features construction and design elements that contribute to an energy efficient, cleaner and healthier living environment, will be presented to one lucky viewer during a special broadcast on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Platinum LEED certification signifies that the HGTV Green Home from countertops to floors, to windows, to lighting, and everything in between - meets stringent standards for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality and innovative design. LEED for Homes, a voluntary rating system, is a project of the U.S. Green Building Council. **End Summary** Topics: countertop]]> countertops]]> quartz countertops]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

Common Countertop Materials

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Common Countertop Materials Here are the most common materials used in countertops. Laminate What it is: Layers of paper topped with a thin coating of plastic, then glued to plywood or medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Pros: Laminate resists stains and comes in a slew of colors and fun patterns, such as zebrawood. Cons: If you slice through the top layer, youâ€™ll need to replace the entire countertop. Laminate can buckle under high heat, and seams are visible where pieces meet. Cost: $10 to $30 a square foot.* *Price ranges include installation. Solid surface What it is: Molded resin. Pros: Often referred to by the brand name Corian, it is stain-resistant and nonporous and ranges in color from bright blue to earthy beige. Some shades mimic the look of smooth concrete,â€ says Melissa Birdsong, vice president of trend, design and brand for Loweâ€™s. Cons: Scratches can be gently sanded out, but the material may be scorched by hot pots and marred by knives. Cost: $35 to $80 a square foot. Marble What it is: Crystallized limestone, typically with gray or beige veining. Pros: Itâ€™s classic. Like the Parthenon, marble gets better with age,â€ says Matt Aanensen. **End Summary** Topics: Countertops quartz countertops]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Offers finest quality Concrete Custom Countertops, Vanities, Formica Countertops, Dupont Countertops, Granite Kitchen Countertops also built using Natural Quartz and Marble.For more details please visit: http://www.caesarstoneus.com/