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Feb. 2008 Promotion

Valentine’s Day Special Promotion:
Get $200 off for every $2000 you spend at Artistic Stone

Some exclusions apply:
*Promotion applies only to regular-priced material that is installed by Artistic Stone.
*This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts.
*Offer expires February 29, 2008.

New Product: Aran White Granite

January 14 marks the arrival of our much-awaited Aran White granite. For months, we have been seeking to expand our inventory of white colors, which primarily consisted of Kashmir White and Millennium Cream. For starters, we have 25.5″x110″ countertops, 36″x100″ islands/peninsulas, 42″x100″ islands/peninsulas, and backsplashes (4″-7″ high and full) available to be purchased and installed. Only the bullnose edge is available in our current inventory.

Name: Aran White
Country of Origin: Brazil
Colors: White/Gray
Price: $65 per square foot installed with the Bullnose edge
Other Names: Diamond White and Juparana Perla from both Brazil and Italy
Granite Group: Pegmatite, consisting of quartz, feldspar, orthoclase, and mica
Aran White’s color is often compared to Azul Aran from Cataluna, Spain and Bianco Romano from Espirito Santo, Brazil. The most striking feature of this natural stone is the crystal size – often seen in pegmatite granites. The world’s largest crystal was found in a pegmatite, and can extend up to several meters in length! Many important minerals, such as boron, beryllium and lithium, and precious gemstones, such as topaz and aquamarine, are found in pegmatites.

Design Ideas:

Cabinetry
White stone is venturing out of its signature bathroom locale into bold statement-making kitchen countertops. Because of the presence of crystals in Aran White, it is ideal to keep the cabinetry and decor minimal. The stone will and should be the spotlight of the room; therefore minimalist cabinets – like white and light-stained oak and maple will work great. For those who lean towards a more edgy and modern design, black cabinets will bring out the darker crystals in the stone and create a more dramatic look.

Backsplash
For the backsplash, opting for full granite backsplash will transform your walls into “crystal art.” While beautiful, full backsplash may not be for everyone. In this case, you can go with a lower backsplash – a 7″ backsplash is high enough to make cleaning easy but not too short to be unable to see the stone movements. 4″ backsplash is also a great option – a strong candidate in bathroom remodels.

Another option is tile backsplash. Glass mosaic tiles is the new trend these days. Opt for a single, complimentary color – such as Egyptian Glass in Sand, that draws from the colors of the granite stone.

Left: Egyptian Glass in Sand from Daltile
For a simpler look, go with ceramic and porcelain tiles to make cleaning and maintenance a breeze.

While you should definitely consider Aran White for your kitchen remodel, the versatility of the stone lend itself to being a great choice for your shower and vanity remodels as well.

Pilot Entry

Welcome AS Bloggers!

The beginning of a new year marks the beginning of new resolutions and ideas. All of us Artistic Stone Kitchen & Bath Inc. are very excited for 2008 as we launch our new online blog. Before you leave to discover all the facets of our blog, here is a little background of our history and vision.

The Idea

With the launch of the Artistic Stone website in November 2007, we have received an increasing number of site hits and customer inquiries – feeding the demand of a consistently up-to-date and innovative site for potential clients, partners, and business contacts. We now need take the next step by providing a blog – where both Artistic Stone and its clients can share news of design trends, product launches, testimonials, project photos, and much more.

This online blog will hopefully create an avenue for discussion, improvement, and ideas, and provide a service to our clients that is beyond our competitors.

What To Look For

As you navigate through our blog, we hope you find articles of interest regarding:

New products – You will be the first to know of new colors and products that arrive to our stores, as well as the origin of the stone and design ideas.

Granite installation and product care tips – You can read up on the latest advancements in granite installation and product care. Here you fill find what constitutes a good quality stone and granite installation, and what cleaning and sealing products are best for your stone.

Design ideas and tips – While you may have selected the perfect stone, a remodel is not complete without complimentary cabinets, tiles, and decorative accents. We will provide you with the latest news in design trends, as well as simple ideas to make your $2,500 remodel look like a $25,000 renovation.

Portfolio photos – You can view our gallery of completed projects and witness the before and after transformation.

Our company profile – Get to know the Artistic Stone team: who we are, what we do, our ideas, and favorite products.
…and much more!

We hope you find this site to be enjoyable, as it is educational. We look to provide you with a new kind of service that you will not find elsewhere. We appreciate any comments or feedback you may have. You can also check us out at our official website: www.artisticstoneinc.com. From all of us at Artistic Stone Kitchen & Bath Inc, thank you and we look forward to working with you!