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The IRG Blog

Your Resource for Ideas, Information, and Inspiration

The IRG Blog is here to provide you with stone product information, design ideas and inspiration. Use the articles, project features, and product spotlights to help create your vision, then come into one of our showrooms to bring your ideas to life!

Trendy vs. Timeless: The Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite

Trendy vs. Timeless: The Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite

Quartz and quartzite are popular surfaces homeowners come across when searching for countertops. Despite sounding similar, quartz and quartzite are different and distinct materials. In this article, we will further break down the differences, as well as the pros and cons of each surface.

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To marble or not to marble? that is the question.

To marble or not to marble? that is the question.

When considering luxury surfaces, it is important to note that no piece of natural stone is the same, nor are they perfect. The question of whether to choose marble, other natural stone, or an engineered material, comes down to this: How does marble stack up?

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Incorporating Green into Your Decorating Scheme

Incorporating Green into Your Decorating Scheme

Kermit knew about the pleasures of living with the color green, but if only he knew how easy it is to be green! Whether paint, stone, upholstery, or accessories, adding green to your décor can evoke much more than envy. Read on to learn how to incorporate “gracefully green” color choices into your home and life.

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Patina vs. Perfect

Patina vs. Perfect

There’s a big difference between a countertop with a freshly installed slab of natural stone and one that shows a few years of a well-lived life. In this article, we show you how to appreciate both and then make the right choice for your life and your lifestyle.

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