Honed kitchen countertops

Hi there! If you’re new here, we are renovating our 1910 house in Northern NJ little by little and this year we’re tackling two big renovations: the kitchen and a bathroom. When I am not sharing beautiful weddings, you can usually find me planning our next reno. We’re keeping

You’ve chosen the stone, and now you learn there are different finish options! Having a hard time deciding what countertop finish is the right one for you? We walk you through the differences between polished, honed and leathered… Polished A polished finish gives the smooth surface a shiny, much glossier look. The polish that coats […]

Hi! I’m Ashley, I’m a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home in San Diego, CA. My old house renovation is chronicled on my blog The Gold Hive . I’ve been slowly renovating my kitchen to create a new space fit for a modern family in an old home. While it’s taken me years to decide on the layou

Here is the look of honed Taj Mahal Quartzite in our kitchen. I love the organic look and feel. And they are durable and so pretty!

Leah White on Instagram: "FOLLOW @white.at.home and SAVE this post so you can refer back to the details about my countertops! ✨ Want a timeless kitchen design? Choose a Natural Stone Counterop! Island: Honed Shadow Storm Marble Perimeter and Pantry: Leathered Absolute Black Granite At the time we were building, most people were installing Quartz countertops, and our builder tried to warn me not to choose marble. Guess what, the heart wants what the heart wants 👏🏻 I knew there was…

Learn about all the different types of white kitchen countertops. Get inspired by kitchen design ideas for different styles of white kitchens

Uncover everything you need to know about countertop materials in our comprehensive guide! Whether you prefer the classic sophistication of granite or the contemporary charm of quartz, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Make a well-informed choice for your kitchen or bathroom remodel with valuable insights from our guide.

I had the first line of this blog post all written in my head. I was going to say, “I’m forty-four years old and I finally have a kitchen I love!” But, every time I typed out thos…

Our fire pit has been a little slice of heaven. It was a great project we did last summer and it has gotten so much use this past year. We have actually used it way more than I anticipated, throughout all of our seasons - definitely not just a summer thing! In fact we used

If you love the look of soapstone counters but don't like the price tag or maintenance, I am sharing granite slabs that look like the real deal!