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!
5 Reasons To Consider Soapstone Countertops
Read why soapstone is becoming popular and reasons to consider this long-lasting countertop choice.
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.
STONE SPOTLIGHT: IRG’s MONT BLANC QUARTZITE STONE
IRG’s Mont Blanc Quartzite is a natural stone whose beauty resembles marble. But its additional qualities might just win your heart over other surfaces.
STONE SPOTLIGHT: IRG’s Unique and Masterful Picasso Onyx
The truly artistic choice, this timeless and elegant stone features swirling veining in strong colorations. Sitting before a slab of IRG’s Picasso Onyx becomes a mesmerizing, transformative experience. Have questions? Have some of them answered here.
STONE SPOTLIGHT: IRG’s VERSATILE PENTAL QUARTZ ENGINEERED STONE
In this stone spotlight, we discuss IRG’s Pental Quartz. A beautifully engineered stone that offers excellent pricing, durability and beauty.
Bold or Calm: The Emotional Impact of Design and Natural Stone
Choosing a natural stone for your new space — kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, or outdoor environment, might seem daunting. But with just a little bit of thought, you can choose a stone that reflects you and how you want to feel in your environment.
Where to shop for natural stone: Boutique or Big Box?
In this article, we’ll take you shopping for your kitchen, backsplash, fireplace surround or bathroom stone surface and look at the differences between shopping for natural stone at a big box store versus a specialty boutique.
5 ways to find inspiration for your bathroom remodel
Designing a bathroom can be a daunting task for even a professional interior designer. We’ve put together a list of 5 ways for you to become inspired and start your new bathroom remodel with fresh and exciting ideas.
Calacatta Viola Marble – The Vivid Choice
Calacatta Viola is a statement-making marble from one of the oldest quarries in Italy. Its burgundy veining upon a creamy background makes for a charming and striking choice in upscale modern spaces.