Stone. Designing Kitchens, Baths, and Interiors with Natural Stone - Tapa dura

Natural stone is one of the most expressive materials on earth. No two slabs are alike, yet every piece is unrivaled for warmth, strength, and resilience. Today, natural stone is the hottest trend for interiors-whether as a stylish tiled floor, a dramatic fireplace surround, or a kitchen counter that will last a lifetime. Hundreds of photographs provide inspiration for the myriad ways to use this oldest of building materials, be it granite, marble, limestone, slate, or travertine. And the wide variety of designs featured in Stone prove that it is easy to use it anywhere in your own home, even on a tight budget. Stone is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to bringing natural stone into the home. Color charts reveal the wide range of tones available. A buyer's guide matches rooms and lifestyles with the right stone. Other tips help with budgeting and finding the right installer-or doing it yourself. - Comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to buying and using stone - Filled with inspirational photographs and practical tips for using stone in every room of the house - Includes color charts, buyer's guide, cost factors, and do-it-yourself tips - National publicity

As the founders and co-owners of Natural Stone Design, Heather and Earl G. Adams, Jr. have accrued many years of experience working exclusively with natural stone. Members of the American Society of Interior Designers, the National Association of Homebuilder, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Heather and Earl routinely attend as well as exhibit in trade shows and offer in-depth presentations on designing spaces with natural stone.