Textures, Colors and Patterns Bring Life to an Expansive Outdoor Living Space Designed With Natural Stone

Textures, Colors and Patterns Bring Life to an Expansive Outdoor Living Space Designed With Natural Stone

ByAmanda Pittsley

Virginia-based interiors stylist Sarah Raak of SKG Designs had been planning a project to redo her backyard patio for a while. But if ever there was an impetus to finally get it going it was this thing called 2020. Although this year brought challenges, it taught us to learn to appreciate the nature, air and…

Sustainable, Timeless, and Everlasting — 9 Reasons You Should Choose Natural Stone

Sustainable, Timeless, and Everlasting — 9 Reasons You Should Choose Natural Stone

ByAmanda Pittsley

There are many sustainable practices that manufacturers of building materials can adopt, but there is only one building material that is inherently good for the earth and good for your health — natural stone. Natural stone takes less water to process, doesn’t release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — harmful gases emitted into the air —…

Classic Indiana Limestone Gets a Modern Thin Veneer Cut and It’s Easy to Install

Classic Indiana Limestone Gets a Modern Thin Veneer Cut and It’s Easy to Install

ByAmanda Pittsley

If you’ve mastered the patio project, it’s time to add thin veneer installation to your skill set. This quick to apply material is an easy upgrade to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and building exteriors. Learn the quick and easy process to install INDIANA LIMESTONE- FULL COLOR BLEND™ veneer, available at all nine Swenson Granite Works retail…