Posted March 10th, 2010 by rachelh
As every grade school child knows, a broken mirror brings 7 years bad luck,… unless you’re Eco by Cosentino.
Developed by the Spanish multi-national company Cosentino, Eco brand countertops are made of 75% recycled materials. Those materials include anything from porcelain to stone to glass. But it’s the three colors, Polar Cap, Crystal Ash and Starlight, which really stand out with their subtle use of broken mirror. In fact, although not normally a fan of shiny black countertops, I am transfixed by how much the color Starlight lives up to its name. There is no way to experience what it really looks like except by seeing it in person, but trust me, it’s absolutely lovely. And shiny. And sparkly. And,… I must have been a magpie in another life. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted March 5th, 2010 by rachelh
The latest thing in countertops is also the oldest thing… Wood.
Whether it’s due to a backlash against the cold, shiny surface of the ubiquitous granite countertop, or a desire for something with an old-fashioned, great-grandma’s kitchen feel, wood is really seeing a comeback as a countertop surface.
One beautiful option to achieve this look is teak. Because of it’s density, durability and natural oil content, teak has long been the wood of choice for boats, buildings and outdoor furniture, all of which get a great deal of exposure to the elements. It’s those same characteristics that are giving it a foothold in the modern kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted October 16th, 2009 by rachelh
Have you ever wondered how Vetrazzo makes something like this…
Vetrazzo "Bistro Green" table top
From something like this… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted October 8th, 2009 by rachelh
Here are six stylish and sustainable countertops that have it all over granite:
"Floating Blue" by Vetrazzo - Joel Puliatti, ©2008 Joel Puliatti for Vetrazzo, puliattiphoto@yahoo.com.
1. Recycled Glass Terrazo – Terrazo is an age old method of creating hard surfaces by combining aggregate, such as marble chips, with concrete. The resulting material is poured into place and smoothed out using grinders and polishers. Companies such as Vetrazzo, Enviroglass, and Icestone have taken this method and replaced the stone aggregate with pre and post consumer glass chips, creating eye catching surfaces. Read the rest of this entry »
