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

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…

Swenson Granite Works Debuts Woodbury Gray Granite Thin Veneer with the Homebuilders Association of Western Massachusetts Association

Swenson Granite Works Debuts Woodbury Gray Granite Thin Veneer with the Homebuilders Association of Western Massachusetts Association

When most people think of granite veneer, they commonly associate it with heavy full bed veneer, but thin veneer is an excellent versatile alternative that can be used a number of ways for both the interior and exterior of your home. On September 22, 2020, Swenson Granite Works debuted WOODBURY GRAY™ granite thin veneer at…

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

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…

Pull Up a Chair and Light Up the Night: 15 Natural Stone Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Pull Up a Chair and Light Up the Night: 15 Natural Stone Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Long before sheltering-in-place went into effect — before masks, social distancing and hand sanitizer were de rigueur — outdoor living was a thing. Over the last 10 years, homeowners have embraced the concept and created refuges that feature outdoor kitchens, patios, DIY fire pits and fireplace features. But in the time of coronavirus, that urge…

How to Install Thin Veneer from Indiana Limestone

How to Install Thin Veneer from Indiana Limestone

Indiana Limestone is an American classic, bringing a look of timelessness wherever it’s used — whether on the soaring Empire State Building or cathedrals and monuments across the North American continent. With Swenson Granite Works’ newest addition of Indiana limestone thin veneers, the durability and versatility of the stone can now be easily added to…

How To Transform Your Fireplace with Thin Stone Veneer

How To Transform Your Fireplace with Thin Stone Veneer

An updated stone fireplace can transform any space, adding rustic warmth and coziness to a living room or turning a backyard patio into a glowing gathering place for year-round enjoyment. While heavy brick or thick stone veneer can be labor-intensive and difficult to install, thin stone veneer from Swenson Granite Works provides an excellent alternative…

How to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen with Natural Stone Veneer and Countertops

How to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen with Natural Stone Veneer and Countertops

For most of us – and more often when the weather cooperates – a meal outside on the patio in the fresh air can be an enjoyable experience. Backyard chefs are packing up their old rolling barbecue cart, paper plates, and plastic utensils to make their outdoor dining spaces a bigger priority when planning home…

6 Ways To Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior with Stone Veneer and Granite

6 Ways To Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior with Stone Veneer and Granite

If you’ve revamped your landscaping, but still feel like your house could use more curb appeal, it just might be time to give your exterior a makeover. With stone veneer and granite, you can make a big transformation to the look and value of your home. Installing stone veneer on the exterior will give your…