House of Stone Inc.

We had a great time this afternoon visiting our supplier Terrazzo & Marble Supply Company in Menomonee Falls! They have a great variety of unique slabs!

We are excited to announce that we've received samples for the two latest Cambria designs, Ella™ (right) and Brittanicca™(left). See more photos here: http://www.cambriausa.com/new-design/
Which one is your favorite?

We will be closed July 3 and July 4 for the holiday and will be back open Monday, July 6.

We wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

We are proud to say we fabricated and installed the countertops in this beautiful RdR - Renaissance Design & Renovation kitchen featured in the July issue of M: Milwaukee's Lifestyle Magazine! Get your issue today!

If you're looking for remodeling ideas for your home, check out the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc. Tour of Remodeled Homes this weekend. There are 20 featured homes open from 11-5 on Saturday and Sunday. Head over to their page for a coupon good for $2 off admission.

Thank you for another successful Milwaukee/NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes!

One of our most recent installs is a kitchen in Princess White quartzite, and it features a 10' x 4' island with a 6 cm laminated ogee edge. Here you can see what the slab looked like and how we turned it into the finished product.

It took a lot of hard work to get this piece done, but it looks amazing and we love how it turned out!

Granite Countertops and Radiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA

We've had customers ask this - do granite countertops emit radon? Here's what the EPA says about it.

epa.gov Granite is an igneous rock, having been formed as lava or molten rock cooled and solidified over thousands, or even millions of years. Since granite forms so slowly, minerals have a long time to grow into the crystals that give it its distinctive patterns. Granite comes in a wide range of colors tha…

Houzz Quizz: What Kitchen Countertop Is Right For You?

It's quiz time!
The options for kitchen countertops can seem endless. Take this quiz to help you narrow down your selection.

houzz.com The options for kitchen countertops can seem endless. Take our quiz to help you narrow down your selection

Green and Clean: Ecofriendly Bath Countertops

Happy Earth Day!

There are many eco-friendly countertop options available on the market today that are good for the planet but still have plenty of style. Here at House of Stone, we fabricate and install Vetrazzo and Eco by Cosentino, which both contain recycled material.

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3065926/list/green-and-clean-ecofriendly-bath-countertops

houzz.com For countertops subjected to splashes and steamy shower moisture, durability is the name of the game — and recycled content adds to their green credibility. Thankfully, neither of these features mean having to compromise on looks. Whether your taste runs toward sophisticated or sassy, modern or trad…

Deep Spring Cleaning: 20 Little and Big Things You Might Be Neglecting

It's that time of year again - time to do some spring cleaning!

houzz.com Over, under, inside and behind: Clean these often-neglected areas and your house will look and feel better

Here's some pictures of a recent installation we did in Cambria Fairbourne.

Can you find the seam in the fourth picture?

Development returns business uses to old, industrial neighborhood

We are excited about all the new things that are rejuvenating our neighborhood!

jsonline.com At four properties sold along 10 blocks of St. Paul Ave. within the past three years, plans that have surfaced involve commercial activity.

9 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Appeal for Less Than $75

Spring is right around the corner! Here are some tips to spruce up your home for the new season.

houzz.com Adding value to a property shouldn’t be of interest just to those who are planning to sell in the near future. Many of the small improvements you can make when preparing to sell not only can add value, but can increase your enjoyment of your home. So whether you’re selling or staying put, consider t…

Coffee Bars Energize Any Room

Coffee bars seem to be very popular today. We've seen many kitchen designs lately that have one included!

Would you enjoy having a coffee station in your home?

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1986746/list/coffee-bars-energize-any-room

houzz.com A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent. If you agree with this saying, you are part of the coffee nation. People are serious about their morning joe. Whether they're in designer coffee shops or the office break room, coffee drinkers everywhere are united in this…

We were able to show off our awesome gas fireplaces last weekend at the Waukesha Home, Garden, & Landscape show!

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

Design Quote of the Week

Come see us at the Waukesha Home, Garden, & Landscape Show! We will be here all weekend!

10 Countertop Mashups for the Kitchen

Mixing different materials and colors is a great way to add visual interest to your kitchen. It also helps avoid the overabundance of one color or material.

houzz.com Mixing materials for kitchen countertops has many benefits. For one, you can save money by using a less expensive material for your perimeter countertops while splurging on something more luxurious for an island top. Plus, mixing materials is a great way to add visual interest to your kitchen and av…

Color Therapy: How Colors Affect the Mood in Your Home

Here's an interesting article on how the colors you choose for your home can affect the mood of each space.

msistone.com Do the colors in your home reflect your personal style and support the mood you wish to inspire in each room? Color therapy, or chromatherapy, is an ancient practice that identifies how colors influence human behavior, and even wellness. A beautiful home isn’t about conforming to the latest trends;…

Worth It: 8 Renovations That Pay You Back

If you're considering remodeling your home, here are eight renovations that will give you a great return on your investment and pay off in the long run.

bobvila.com Conventional wisdom holds that upgrades and improvements will enhance a home’s value. But some improvements are better—and more...

Looking for something to do this weekend? The MBA Home Building and Remodeling Show runs today through Sunday at the Wisconsin Center. Visit MBAhomeshow.com for more information and to see a list of exhibitors.

Happy Holidays from all of us at House of Stone!

We will be closed the afternoon of December 24 and all day December 25-27 for the holidays and will be back open on Monday the 29th.

Thank you Stone Design Inc. for the wonderful gifts!

We received our Christmas cheesecake yesterday! Thank you Cambria!

How to Use Marsala, Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year

Pantone has chosen "Marsala" as its 2015 Color of the Year. Would you use this color in your home?

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34725093/list/how-to-use-marsala-pantones-2015-color-of-the-year

houzz.com Pantone digs deep and goes earthy with its selection. Here are ways to make it work in your home

To-Dos: Your December Home Checklist

What's on your to-do list for December?

houzz.com Make your home warm and safe and set the mood for a happy holiday season you and your family will truly enjoy

Happy Thanksgiving from House of Stone!

We had a great time yesterday at the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc. Remodeler & Supplier Expo. We got to see different exhibitors, attend continuing educational classes, and meet new people. We even got to meet Green Bay Packers legend Gilbert Brown! It was also great to see all of our recent stone work at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.

We now have 22 full size Cambria slabs on display in our showroom! Stop by to see the beautiful new designs.