Keeping Your New England Coastal Home Low Maintenance With Granite

Keeping Your New England Coastal Home Low Maintenance With Granite

When you drive along the coast of New England, you can’t help but see rows of beautiful coastal homes. With their clean, crisp elegance, and some located in historical districts that tell the story of the area, they represent a certain lifestyle and the people who love it. Matt Teague, President of Reef Builders, says…

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…

Making The Case For Monochrome: An Artful Outdoor Hardscape Design with Granite

Making The Case For Monochrome: An Artful Outdoor Hardscape Design with Granite

A black and white palette is a classic, with endless design possibilities from subdued to striking. Some may think that monochrome is boring or plain, but black, white and gray—when used the right way—can bring a space to life. A hardscape project in Laconia, New Hampshire shows what can be done with monochrome design—and with…

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…

Massachusetts Landscape Architect Takes Pride in Sustainable Design and Construction with New England’s Natural Stone

Massachusetts Landscape Architect Takes Pride in Sustainable Design and Construction with New England’s Natural Stone

Crisscrossing the landscape long before the Revolutionary War, stone walls are as classic to New England as church steeples and lighthouses, with a legacy that continues to this day. Hundreds of years after the nation gained its independence, walls crafted from native stone are still a traditional element in hardscape design not only in a…

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…

8 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home with Granite and Natural Stone

8 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home with Granite and Natural Stone

Whether you’re interested in increasing the value of your home or simply refreshing the look and feel of its exterior, granite and natural stone are the most versatile ways to add curb appeal. These materials are unrivaled in terms of aesthetics and durability, adding timeless style and dimension that will last a lifetime. All nine…

What’s Cooking Outdoors: Trends in Outdoor Kitchen Design

What’s Cooking Outdoors: Trends in Outdoor Kitchen Design

Whether grilling by the pool at a bustling family barbecue or savoring a quick meal on the patio on a quiet evening, the simple joy of eating outside is a pleasure in and of itself. However, cooking outdoors with all the amenities of a fully-furnished kitchen can transform outdoor dining into an experience that will…

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…

5 Ways to Decorate Your Home’s Interior with Granite and Natural Stone

5 Ways to Decorate Your Home’s Interior with Granite and Natural Stone

Today, more than ever, natural stone is a favorite choice of material for designers, architects and homeowners — not only for exterior projects, but for interior design as well. Whether it’s thin stone veneer walls, granite kitchen shelves or bluestone floors, incorporating natural stone into your home’s interior design means a detailed and customized appearance…

Reconstructed Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Bridges Past and Present with Natural Stone and Locally Sourced Wood

The inspiration for the re-imagining of Dartmouth College’s treasured Moosilauke Ravine Lodge in Warren, New Hampshire was all about bridging the past and present. Think: A new look with the same old soul. To keep in line with its North Country heritage, the historic lodge was outfitted with the same kind of rustic charm as…

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…

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Soak Up Every Lakeside Moment: 5 Ways to Enhance Your Lake House

Vacation time is precious time. You want to maximize every moment at your lakeside retreat, and with a carefully crafted natural stone exterior it starts with the sigh of relief as you pull into the driveway. There are ways to expertly blend with the beauty of nature all around inside and outside your home. While…

What Are The Benefits of Thin Stone Veneer Siding?

What Are The Benefits of Thin Stone Veneer Siding?

Inherently beautiful, natural stone is a timeless choice for many home building projects. It’s an authentic choice for everything from fireplaces to fences, in beautiful kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and outdoor spaces. Granite, marble, and limestone from local quarries in North America are durable, sustainable, and virtually maintenance-free. The unmatched beauty of genuine stone makes…