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The ultimate stone journey

May 4, 2014

Each year, the Marmomacc Stone Academy's "Designing with Natural Stone" is held in conjunction with Marmomacc, the large stone exhibition held annually in Verona, Italy.

Celebrating stone

April 15, 2014

One of the things I love most about my job is getting out in the field and seeing firsthand what is going on.

Tile of Spain to show at Coverings

April 15, 2014

Tile of Spain will be celebrating -- along with many other exhibitors -- at the 25th anniversary of Coverings, which will take place from Tuesday, April 29 to Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

New introductions at Cevisama 2014

April 2, 2014

This year’s international tile exhibition in Valencia, Spain, provided a platform for visitors to view the latest tile product lines that are available on today’s market

A sampling of quartz products

April 2, 2014

Quartz products have risen in popularity in recent years.

White quartz reflects school spirit

White Zeus Extreme by Cosentino was chosen for interior applications of the newly renovated Lowell-Stevens Football Facility at Arizona University because it was a school color and to maintain a clean contemporary aesthetic throughout the design

Jennifer Richinelli

April 2, 2014

Arizona University football players kicked off the 2013 season in a newly renovated state-of-the-art stadium, which added approximately 575 premium seats for fans.

Jennifer Richinelli

April 2, 2014

This issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design includes our annual focus on Kitchen and Bath design, which begins on page 24.

Personal tastes reflected in kitchen and bath designs

Consumers are turning to stone and tile products to give them luxurious, yet durable, kitchen and bath designs in a diverse range of styles

April 2, 2014

It can’t be denied, the kitchen is the hub of a house. Even though there are comfortable living areas within a residence, homeowners and their guests always seem to congregate in the kitchen.

Limestone ties modern Texas home to landscape

For the construction of their retirement home in Lampassas, TX, a couple turned to limestone to match the landscape and to tie a traditional Texas ranch home feel to a unique contemporary design

April 2, 2014

Set on an 85-acre ranch in Lampassas, TX, is the Triple Creek Ranch, or more affectionately known by passer-bys for its unique, contemporary design, the “Casa de Corazon,” (heart house) and the “butterfly house.”

Working together for a successful stone or tile installation

March 7, 2014

While it has been said before, it is important to reiterate that a stone or tile design is only as good as its installation.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication

Fabricator Focus

From profiles to roundtable discussions, Q&As to best business practices, we're turning a focus on topics and challenges impacting fabricators.

AI Talk Is Everywhere -- Where Does a Countertop Fabricator Begin?

Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

Events

June 25, 2026

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

July 16, 2026

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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