Using today’s modern inkjet technology, IRG’s new porcelain Panda White tiles are an amazingly realistic and unique choice for walls, floors and even fireplaces.
These porcelain tiles come in several convenient sizes (12×24, 24×24, 24×48) and are rectified, meaning they have been precisely cut around the edges in order to install with minimal grout lines — for an almost-seamlessly clean look. And this tile’s durability and ability to withstand foot traffic also makes it suitable for residential, medium commercial, and light institutional applications.
Panda White Comes in Marble Slabs, Too!
IRG’s Panda White marble slabs allow you to make a powerful statement in a variety of ways. Its unique play of light adds a distinct dimension to kitchen counters, bathrooms, flooring, and walls. And the contrast is even more striking and dramatic when book-matched and placed upright.
Add Panda White’s Brazilian Sister Stone: Zoriya Dolomite.
Since the beginning of the Portuguese colonies, Brazil has been recognized for producing some of the world’s most strikingly rare and high-quality stones. With its own unique beauty, IRG’s new Zoriya Dolomite is perfect for a chic, modern and sophisticated look in home design. This natural stone offers the aesthetic appeal of marble with greater durability and is quickly gaining popularity because of its one-of-a-kind slabs and many advantages for installation.
Finish with IRG’s Mosaics.
Mosaics are an ancient art form that enhance interiors and add a sprinkle of luxury as a finishing touch. These tiles can have a huge impact on a room’s overall look & feel, adding character, texture, color, movement and pattern.
To apply the art of mosaics throughout your interiors, follow these tips from the design pros:
While mosaic tile can be used in a larger format, they work especially well on an element you want to showcase, such as a fireplace surround or a backsplash.
A bar backsplash is a great place to have fun with mosaic tile. It is a space where unique patterns can create a customized look.
Mosaic tile can also add interest in a more utilitarian setting like a mudroom.
Oversized tile is having a moment right now because or its obvious clean look.
Play with grout choice. Different colors can either contrast or blend with the mosaic itself and grout is now available with shimmer and sparkle for a bit of extra glamour.
Take a Trip with Tile: Moroccan Chic or Zen Getaway
Mosaic tiles can find a home in just about any space: the walls of bathrooms, kitchens, powder rooms and mudrooms, low traffic areas or libraries, ceilings and poolscapes…just let the tile take you away.
Put It All Together And You’ve Got a Look Perfect for Today’s In-Home Gyms!
All white has had its day. Now the classic – and classy – look of black & white is making its way into all areas of design and the home.
What could spark your enthusiasm for workouts more than a snappy black and white look?! Today’s revival for in-home gym and play areas calls for exciting, minimum care and sanitary selections.
Lucky for you IRG has everything you need to create the workout center of your dreams – in-stock – and ready for you to make this important room the new center of your healthy home lifestyle.
No one has a better selection of unique and beautiful natural quartzite than IRG. From our Brazilian Blues to rare crystal-quartzites like White Diamond to beautiful black Belvedere, each is a masterpiece in its own. Don’t limit yourself to what ‘s in vogue today or what might be suggested; pick something that you absolutely love!
Striking & Spectacular.
Belvedere Quartzite‘s unfurling of gold and white waves is unusual and abundantly rich in color for maximum visual interest. This dramatic stone choice works in virtually any setting: classic or avant-garde. It can be used on walls, floors, powder rooms or in magnificent kitchens.
In this spectacular setting, IRG ‘s Belvedere Quartzite is complemented by brass hardware that mirrors the same tones as parts of the stone’s veining. Designed and displayed at Precision Cabinetry & Design of Sacramento, it feels formal and sophisticated, yet full of fascinating details – a perfect example of maximalism.
Combine Formal with Functional.
Rich veining in Belvedere Quartzite combines perfectly with pale gray cabinetry, the bold brass hardware and faucet, a stainless-steel warming drawer, and interesting art and decorator pieces. Brass and black are a newsworthy combination for a look that adds a more formal feel yet retains a sleek design that this quartzite deserves as accompaniment. Belvedere quartzite allows you to combine the charm of blended materials from nature with its millennial soul.
Dare to Dream.
Think outside of the box! Dare to be bold. Belvedere Quartzite can add the perfect amount of drama to make a lasting impression in your design project. The material is striking in nature while handsomely balanced by a bold black background.
Yes, do your research and ask questions: find out which surfaces will suit your tastes, budgets, and the project needs. But now more than ever, your home is your sanctuary, making it an oasis. With the help of stone experts at IRG, you can begin to create your private oasis, too.
Legend has it that, in one of the greatest natural shows on earth, the magic lights of the northern hemisphere were trapped in stone awaiting discovery by the Inuit people. One warrior is said to have tried to free the light spectrum with his spear, but the strength of the rock retained its brilliance, and its incandescent colors were trapped inside forever.
Like Magic for Your Home
Luckily for us, we can access this magnificent natural surfacing material at IRG showrooms and bring home its transfixing calm. Held close by many people, Aurora Borealis Quartzite can deliver the inner peace and tranquility that many of us need to deal with the stresses of everyday life.
Awaken Your Senses
This heavenly surface can also rekindle your imagination with new ideas for its implementation. Use it for countertops, fireplace surrounds, a soothing bath or bedroom wall, floors (inside and out), and pool areas. No matter the placement at the finish, consider Aurora Borealis Quartzite your good omen for magical thinking!
Light Spectacular
Quarried in Brazil, IRG’s Aurora Borealis’ rainbow-like colorations can include white, lavender, gray, red or yellow. These jewel-toned striations add a depth and magnificence not often found. Add to that the practicality of quartzite – with its many benefits over marble in terms of durability, stain-resistance, and maintenance – and your most difficult decision will be selecting the slab.
Dawn of a New Era
This hard-metamorphic rock originated as sandstone until, over time, it recrystallized — giving it its beautiful and decorative sparkling pattern. Exquisite Aurora Borealis stone is for those looking for novel ideas, exclusivity, and enhanced home value. Add the blissful energy and soothing feeling of IRG’s Aurora Borealis Quartzite to your life today.
Awaiting discovery at IRG!
Make the conscious decision to bring out the best of your home. Contact us to schedule an appointment to see the beautiful and unique choices of Aurora Borealis at IRG!
From the lush, exotic landscape that is Brazil comes a miraculous stone combination that is as exquisite as it is exclusive. Choose to make a splash on countertops, in waterfall edging, for book-matched wall placements, and unique surfaces throughout your home. Even more beautiful when lit from within, IRG’s Botanic Wave Quartzite is a dramatic choice for room dividers, powder rooms, and fireplace surrounds.
Make waves outside the bath.
Brilliant-yet-still serene Botanic Wave somehow combines drama with serenity through electric green and sparkling white cross-veining and layering. This unique geological formation is nature’s metamorphic combination of the high-end White Diamond Quartzite and exotic Botanic Green Quartzite. In no way manmade, this natural material was designed by nature centuries ago for your personal inspiration today.
Botanic Green…
fittingly gets its name from its leaf-green color, which can also be known as aqua because of its silvery metallic sheen — like calming teal Brazilian waters. Placed against lush gardens, plants and water features, the Botanic Green portions of a slab appear to have emerged naturally and blend perfectly with the whiter portions for a peaceful, bliss-filled setting.
Plus White Diamond’s…
nearly translucent face makes for an intriguingly complex surface – rich with white and gold veining as well as emerging rose and coffee-colored swirls rising to the surface. This stunning effect demands attention and appreciation.
Equals a breathtaking Quartzite!
When sandstone is metamorphosed to quartzite, individual quartz grains re-crystallize to form a beautiful interlocking mosaic. This elegant, distinctly durable metamorphic rock is resistant to scratching, staining, and fading, and the beauty is unmatched.
Divine Inspiration
No matter your design style, one look at IRG’s Botanic Wave Quartzite will leave you speechless yet filled with ideas. This exquisite & exclusive surface choice will bring a fresh, exotic and impressive feeling to your home.
IRG is proud to introduce five new exciting colors to our already expansive Pental Quartz collection!
Engineered quartz has become a mainstay in the remodeling and surfacing industry; and IRG’s newest colors represent a variety of looks that can be used to design modern and traditional spaces alike.
Take a look at each new color below, then contact us for more information and samples.
SABLE – Sensual & Soothing
Delicate and warm, Sable is a designer’s dream. Create a strong-yet-sensual visual impact by beautifully complementing its fine brown veining with natural wood, brass, and copper. Or benefit from the material’s mostly grey background and match with cool complementary colors. How flexible!
HORIZON – Soft & Silvery
This Carrara-inspired material showcases a mix of white & brown veins on an unusual silvery pearl background. Horizon’s classic blush tone and soft veining create a subtle pattern of understated elegance for kitchens and bathrooms.
STONINGTON – A Pattern of Clouds
Stonington offers unique movement characterized by clouds of grey that fluctuate between darker and lighter tones. The material’s wavering pattern mimics the variation found in natural stone.
NORDIC GREY – Better Than Concrete
Nordic Grey’s light concrete-grey color features dappled variations throughout the slab. This unique “fog-effect” handsomely balances the fine lines of today’s popular contemporary spaces.
ZION – Strong & Dramatic
Zion delivers strong movement with bold, wide-veining — very much inspired by dramatic Calacatta marble. This pattern will make an impact in more traditional residences as well as modern commercial spaces.
To see our full Pental Quartz collection in-person, call the showroom nearest you or email us to make an appointment!
After months of cocooning at home, homeowners are restarting remodeling projects that were temporarily paused during the pandemic. Other homeowners who weren’t considering remodeling prior to the pandemic are now eager to renovate — feeling a need for a change of scene. Whichever the situation, when it comes to creating a timeless elegant look in kitchens, bathrooms and entertainment centers, today’s homeowners still favor a true classic: Calacatta marble. That’s just one of the reasons we’re highlighting one of our most popular Calacattas – Calacatta Royale – as the ‘Stone of the Moment.’
Homeowners and designers enamored by the look of traditional Calacatta will appreciate the bright background and distinct grey veining of Calacatta Royale. And no two are alike: some IRG shipments feature thick light veining while others showcase thin, bold lines that create intense drama – especially when book-matched. Either way, the material is an accepted symbol of sophistication, classic elegance, and perennial popularity.
Calacatta Royale Honed 122×82
Calacatta Royale Polished 116×77
SF Home Combines Warm Oak with Calacatta Royale
In her Vallejo Street project, designer Alison Pickart worked with Sutro Architects to pair IRG’s Calacatta Royale with light oak cabinets in a stunning modern kitchen that complements views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Oak cabinetry adds a soft layer of warmth to the book-matched slabs used on the waterfall island, perimeter countertops and full backsplash – all the while maintaining a crisp and clean palette.
Photography by Aaron Leitz
Photography by Aaron Leitz
Calacatta Royale slabs are innovatively used in the home’s main bathroom. Pickart wasted no inch of the high-end Calacatta Royale by working with Design Line Construction to showcase the material’s beautiful veining in three different manners: vanity countertop, custom tile backsplash and shower border. The result is a truly elegant space that does the name ‘Royale’ justice.
Photography by Aaron Leitz
Photography by Aaron Leitz
Designing with Calacatta
Part of Calacatta’s popularity can be attributed to the countless design opportunities the marble offers, since the neutrality of white and grey allows for easy coordination of décor and design elements. Calacatta Royale marble adds a complementary beauty to traditional kitchens while leaving plenty of options for unique and out-of-the-box designs.
Let IRG Sales Associates help you visualize this exquisite material in your space, taking into consideration variations in each slab and your space-specific needs. With our large selection of unique Calacatta Royale shipments, homeowners and designers will find ample slabs to choose from to create a stunning space for the ages.
As with any natural stone, shipments vary depending upon the area of the quarry from which the slabs were cut from. If you love the look of Calacatta Royale, you may also like our selection of high-end Calacattas that include Calacatta Majestic, Calacatta Nobilis and Calacatta Medici which can be viewed here. While these exclusive white marbles are not considered low-cost, the result is functional beauty and elegance that lasts a lifetime and adds value to your home.
The IRG Blog is your resource for stone product information, ideas and inspiration. Use our informational articles, project features, and product spotlights to help create your vision, then come into one of our showrooms to bring your ideas to life!
