Sophisticated Stone Project at Whole Foods
June 23, 2010 by Kali Justus
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Did you know Sophisticated Stone outfitted a cooking studio for a local Whole Foods grocery store? 
That’s right. Sophisticated Stone constructed the surfaces for the cooking studio at the Whole Foods in Overland Park, Kan., further evidence that our products can stand up to heavy commercial use as well as everyday residential use.
Cooking classes and demonstrations are held each week and feature all natural foods free of artificial colors, preservatives, and flavorings.
Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the lesson focuses on kale, Missouri’s own superfood, and will include special guests from Bear Creek Farm, one of Whole Foods’ local vendors.
On Thursday, learn how to make nutritious whole-grain salads such as “Classic Tabouleh” with the proprietor of Wind Walker Farm, another Whole Foods food vendor.
Click here for a complete schedule and to register for cooking classes.
Granite: “Living Art”
March 27, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Design Ideas
Homeowners looking to add a natural, organic feel to their homes needn’t look any further than natural stone, such as marble, soapstone, quartz and granite. “While a granite counterotp may be cool to the touch, the rich variations in color and the movement of the stone through its veins add warmth and charm,” according to an article in Roc Now. 
“It’s ‘living art,’” says certified kitchen and bath designer Dani Polidor, owner of Suite Artistry in Pittsford. “The more imperfections, the better.” And although materials from exotic woods to concrete may be gaining traction in the market, “Granite is still number one; nothing even comes close,” says Richard Doyle, owner of Bryce & Doyle in Rochester, NY.
Stop by the Sophisticated Stone showroom to see how you can make your kitchen a living work of art with our selection of natural stones.
Marble or Granite? You Decide.
February 1, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Design Ideas
When selecting natural stone surfaces for your next project, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the style of the room in which the stone will take center stage. Today we bring you some visuals as we explore the difference between granite or marble applications.
Calcutta Gold Marble Countertops complement the bright-white space. Photo by Erica George Dines.
"Tiles in the shower are cut from the same Alabama white marble used for the bathroom countertops; their large size and brick-pattern layout demonstrate a clever way to bring in a different texture without introducing a new material." Photo by Lance Davies.
Marble adds a show-stopping touch in a hallway powder room. Photo by Erica George Dines.
And now, let’s take into consideration some beautiful uses of granite!
Flamed black granite countertops provide hard-working, easy-care surfaces in the kitchen. Their dark hue anchors the pale blue color of the cabinetry. Photo by Erica George Dines.
Hard-working granite countertops were chosen for on a working kitchen island. Photo by Erica George Dines.
Granite countertops lend this sleek, dark and modern kitchen a classic feel.
Which will you choose for your next project?
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