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Granite Countertops Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Do you have Questions regarding granite countertops? How do you care for them? How and when do you cleaning them? What about scratches and repair. Granite countertops are more than just a current trend in kitchen aesthetics. The...
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Victoria Kitchen Countertops Trends (2019)
Homeowners often come into our Victoria countertop showroom and ask us “What’s new in kitchens?” Trends change by the season and by the year, but here are a few of the ones we expect to stay for a while. Today we're talking about Countertops Kitchen Trends in Victoria...
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Best Stone Countertops for a Kitchen remodel
As a Victoria-based countertop company, we may be slightly biased, but there are few things more fun than a kitchen remodel! Why? You get to start with a clean slate and design a kitchen that suits you and your lifestyle 100%. Your countertop choice will help set the...
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Bathroom design trends for 2019
What’s on your 2019 bucket list? If renovating your bathroom is on your list, here are a few bathroom design trends for 2019 that you can incorporate in your renovation: Angled bathtubs: Placing a standalone tub at an angle (ie: not flush or parallel to a wall) is an...
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4 New Stone Countertop ideas that aren’t in your kitchen or bathroom!
When you think of stone countertop ideas, what rooms come to mind first? Probably the kitchen and bathroom right? While these are the most common rooms in you home to find stone countertops, they’re not the only places. Here are four stone countertop ideas for other...
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Natural Stone Countertops | Love Them
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February is the month of love. This month, let’s celebrate more than just the people we love. At Exotic Stone, we have a deep love for natural stone countertops!
Do you know how engineered stone countertops are made?
When you love the look of granite, but want a more uniform colour and pattern, engineered stone countertops (aka quartz) is what you’re looking for. Here’s a little information about how these stone countertops are made and how this produces different properties than...
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How to create functional kitchen island designs for your home
Is the kitchen the hub of your home? People cook, socialize, work, and do homework in their kitchen so you need it to be a space that works for your needs! That’s why kitchen island design is so crucial for this room in your home. Here are a few things to consider...
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Easy ideas for holiday bathroom decor
While we like to hope that your holiday guests don’t need to spend TOO much time in your bathroom, chance are they’ll use it at least once on their visit. Impress them with your holiday bathroom decor with these simple decoration ideas. Xmas lights: Hang a small...
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4 Tips for holiday entertaining in your kitchen
Do you plan to do any holiday entertaining in your kitchen this year? If you’re hosting friends or family this holiday season, don’t be the holiday host who hides away in the kitchen busily preparing a feast. Here are a few tips to ease your hosting workload and bring...
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