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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!

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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Tips for Choosing Countertop Color for Every Color Cabinet

Tips for Choosing Countertop Color for Every Color Cabinet

Colored cabinets are in vogue in kitchen and bath design today. Coordinating the color of the counter with the cabinets will make a big difference on the impact of your room design. We’ve shared our thoughts on how to choose your countertop to enhance the cabinet color. 

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