The Granite Shop

Vitoria 2012 Slab Show Sao Paulo, Brazil

2012-02-24T21:17:00.000-08:00

The Granite Shop recently attended, Vitoria 2012 a Slab Show in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was an incredible experience and a great way to expose The Granite Shop to new slab materials that haven't even set foot in the states. Some of these materials will we purchased for various projects The Granite Shop is currently working on.

First glance at Vitoria from the plane.

Entrance to the Vitoria 2012 Slab Show

Picture of their stone quarries...where everything begins. There is an intensive process that ends with kitchen countertops. Mountains are mined and cut into blocks where the blocks are inspected and sent to only the best distributors.

Advertising is always more extoic when in Brazil! Antolini Luigi - the premier stone producer knows how to showcase Mother Nature in all aspects we see.....!

OUR PURCHASES

Fusion Marble:

This slab is absolutely gorgeous. I love the variety of color and the movement it has.

This particular slab would be great for a book matched application.

Orion Granite:

This slab is absolutely gorgeous in person, it has gold flecks in it that cast a shimmery glow. The color in this slab is incredible, the green/teal with the copper is a unique combination.

Bamboo Marble:

Exceptional Color

Iceberg Blue Onyx:

This rare type of onyx has beautiful variation and cool blue tones. It looks stunning in this application.

Lumix Onyx Backlit:

Inquire about the slabs on their way - some are presold and The Granite Shop just wanted to show what Mother Nature is producing - while other slabs are available in about 4 weeks when they arrive via containers from South America.

Granite Spotlight: Brunello 3cm

2012-01-19T12:28:00.000-08:00

Brunello is a Brazilian granite that shimmers with a combination of unique colors and interesting pattern characteristics. This stone comes in a unique assortment of soft silken plums, subtle pinks with showers of shiny silver iron specks.

This Granite has a stony appearance akin to the bottom of a river bed with random size cobble like formations interlaced with hazy charcoal veins.

Brunello is an ideal material for your kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity, fireplace surround, hearth, art niche or coffee table top. See a few examples below.

Brunello Vanity by The Granite Shop


Brunello vanity tops / Photo source: KitchenCounters


Brunello Kitchen Island / Photo source: Granite Guys Brunello is available in 3cm slabs.

On The Edge: Custom Countertop Edges

2011-11-02T07:39:00.000-07:00

Feeling On The Edge! Check Out The Granite Shop's capabilities of creating beautiful countertop edges.

This metal egg and dart countertop detail accenting a slab of Sea Foam Green granite was designed specifically for the client. What makes The Granite Shop so unique is prior to fabrication conceptual sketches are drawn and then The Granite Shop takes those sketches and creates CAD drawings from them bringing the concept to life. This extra step is all apart of The Granite Shop's detailed design process and the outcome is fabulous.

This design can be completely customized to your personal style. If there is a certain granite or motif you had in mind send us your ideas and we will make it happen!

Calcutta Remodel - Before & After

2011-10-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

See The Granite Shop's complete Calcutta bath and kitchen transformation!

Before

And After....

Kitchen After

Whether your style is more traditional or modern these are some inspiring ways you can use this exceptional marble in kitchens and baths. Calcutta is always a safe choice because it is neutral in color and looks great in just about any application.

Kitchens

Baths

These are some great examples of how universal Calcutta can be! We currently have slabs of Calcutta Gold and Calcutta Vagli in stock.

Calcutta Gold

Calcutta Vagli

If Calcutta is the perfect marble for your next project or you are interested in any other granite or marble don't hesitate to call and set up a slab viewing. We look forward to working with you on your next project!

Lite It Up: Backlit Natural Stone!

2011-10-04T19:21:00.000-07:00

Lite it up! Take a look at this amazing backlit honey onyx bar by The Granite Shop.

The Granite Shop

Let us inspire you for your next design vision with other innovative ways to use backlit onyx.

You don't just need backlighting to make honey onyx look amazing. This award-winning honey onyx desk with lucite surround by designer, Mary Anne Smiley, has had the Dallas design community talking and you can see why.

Mary Anne Smiley

The Granite Shop

Green Onyx Vanity Countertop & Backsplash

The Granite Shop

Honey Onyx Vanity Countertop & Backsplash

See how different materials can be backlit!

As you can see the possibilities are infinite. You are not limited to one kind of onyx marble either these applications can be created with other stone materials. We currently have many different colors of onyx, including white, honey and green/red onyx styles.

Let us make your vision a reality!

TGS - Featured On The Cover Of Design Guide!

2011-09-15T05:02:00.000-07:00

Check out the current issue of the Design Guide Magazine on newstands now that features an onyx topped table that we fabricated for the interior designer, Alana Villanueva, Dallas Design Group, the cover and article showcase The Granite Shop's white onyx table top. This application is extraordinary and executes how beautiful onyx can distinctly transform a space. We currently have many different colors of onyx, including white, honey and green/red onyx styles.

Before

This is what the table looked like before...it simply gets lost and does not bring any life to the space.

The Installation Process

The End Result

Dan Piassick Photography

Dan Piassick Photography

The Granite Shop's capabilities are endless. Maybe there is a table you have had for a while and want to make it more current. By simply replacing the existing top for a stone slab can give your table a whole new look! We have an endless selection of materials, including marbles, travertines, and of course, granite! You can see the results are beautiful and make an immense impact.

Take A Seat! Custom Stone Shower Benches

2011-08-25T07:03:00.000-07:00

At The Granite Shop, we don't do just countertops and tile
- we fabricated and installed this beautiful Carrara marble shower bench in a client's master bathroom.

Notice the intricacy of the scroll and edge detail.

Here are a variety of bench styles that may inspire you to create a similar marble shower bench...

The clean, modern lines of this bench showcase the stones natural beautiful veining and variation

Contact us to get a quote started - we have a great selection of stones that we carry at our warehouse. Let us take your design from a vision to reality.