Marble and Granite Design Inspirations

We’re always looking for design inspirations to share with you. We discovered these kitchens that use marble and granite countertops in Architectural Digest and couldn’t resist showing them to you! This Upper East Side kitchen was designed by Lee F. Mendel and Peter L. Shelton and features white-marble countertops for a modern look. This kitchen was updated by architects from Tigerman McCurry Architects of Chicago. It was formerly a narrow gallery arrangement, but has been expanded to have stainless-steel countertops and a granite-topped island great for casual dining and entertaining. Designer Stephen Shadley originated the idea for inverted-lampshade fixtures for the Beverly ...

The Beauty of Bedrock International

Headquartered here in Kansas City, Bedrock International’s high quality products and one-of-a kind pieces can be found at Carthage Marble. Specializing in exotic stones, Bedrock International is constantly adding to their already wide selection of products. Visit our showroom and see for yourself the beauty of Bedrock International's natural stone and tile products.

Get Inspired!

Choosing a kitchen or bath counter can be quite difficult. So when we saw Elle Decor's article Kitchen and Bath Counters That Inspire, we thought we would share it with you for some guidance. We completely agree with Elle Decor when they said, "The best countertops are timeless, not trendy, and stand up well to wear and tear. Top-notch materials span a range of styles, from industrial-chic stainless steel to classic marble or granite, so there’s an option for every taste." Check out some of these inspiring counters that will hopefully get your creative juices following! Photographer: Simon Upton Elle ...

Why Choose Stone Flooring

Natural stone is the only flooring material that will actually improve over time and if cared for properly, will last you a lifetime. Using stone tiles for flooring requires a bit of expertise. Not all stones can be used as flooring material and some are put to better use in certain rooms. For example you wouldn’t want a highly polished marble floor in a room with high foot traffic. Knowing which stones are suitable and which will warp from exposure to water or moisture is something that we are trained to do. Let us help you choose the right type ...

Semi-Precious Stone Slabs Look Beautiful in Homes

We're so thrilled with our new line of semi-precious stone slabs that we wanted to give you an idea of how they could look in your home or business. [caption id="attachment_126" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="Blue Agate can be used for wall panels to make a unique statement."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_122" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Backlit semi-precious stone slabs create a stunning visual for a room."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_124" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Frontlit (left) and backlit (right) views of Smoky Quartz."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_125" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Frontlit (left) and backlit (right) views of Wild Agate."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_136" align="alignleft" width="291" caption="Smoky Quartz can be used to spotlight high-profile areas such as a bar."][/caption] If you ...

Tonight is First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District

Posted on September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Make tonight a First Friday night by heading to the Crossroads district, the heart of Kansas City’s cultural activity, for an evening of art, entertainment and dining. Explore our local art galleries, retailers and more as their doors stay open late tonight and every first Friday of the month. Take an evening stroll through the Crossroads, along 18^th Street between Baltimore and Broadway to the west and Grand and Holmes to the east.

One of tonight’s featured programming is ART x ARCHITECTS, an exhibit created by AIA Kansas City. The exhibit will be showcasing some of the work of our local architects including painting, drawing, sculpture and photography.

So head out to the Crossroads District tonight and start your Labor Day weekend off right!

Marble and Granite Design Inspirations

Posted on August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment

This Upper East Side kitchen was designed by Lee F. Mendel and Peter L. Shelton and features white-marble countertops for a modern look.

This kitchen was updated by architects from Tigerman McCurry Architects of Chicago. It was formerly a narrow gallery arrangement, but has been expanded to have stainless-steel countertops and a granite-topped island great for casual dining and entertaining.

Designer Stephen Shadley originated the idea for inverted-lampshade fixtures for the Beverly Hills home of actress Diane Keaton. Shadley said they direct light down, which nicely displays vintage pottery atop white-marble countertops.

Architect Peter Cohen assisted chef Giada De Laurentiis and her husband, Todd Thompson, transform their home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles into a contemporary home. Thompson revealed that the kitchen was the whole reason for rebuilding their home. Their new modern home features a kitchen with white-concrete floors and white-marble countertops, which nicely show off the dark brown accents.

Will you be inspired by these looks? Let us know!

Photo credit: Architecturaldigest.com.

Carthage Marble is Hosting a Glass Dazzle Event for Hope House

Posted on August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Carthage Marble will be hosting “Joan Millon’s Glass Dazzle for Hope House” on Wednesday, September 15^th from 5pm to 8pm.

Please feel free to bring along friends and family to share in this special event for such a great cause as Hope House. Joan Millon’s pieces are uniquely handcrafted using glass, crystals, beads and shells.

Joan says that “Glass allows me total freedom to create abstract works of art to wear. I design and name each piece individually.”

15% of all sales are going directly to Hope House so please come out and enjoy an evening of shopping.