SL_Colonial Marble Granite Profile_1023FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 11 / 1 / 23 2 : 25 PM Page 2 design concept . The company then uses spe - cialized software to generate high - quality 3D renderings that can “ bring the space to life ” so homeowners can see with confidence how the different materials , colors , and textures work together , long before the renovation begins . Once the design has been finalized , the design team works with the company’s fabri - cation and installation teams to make sure the project is completed to the client’s satisfaction . Many of the company’s residential projects involve different colors , sizes , patterns , and textures of stone , all working seamlessly together . When approaching such a home renovation , a designer must first consider the defining characteristics of the stone itself — namely , its size , shape , color intensity , pattern , veining , and texture . One must also take into account the existing colors and textures in the environ - ment , such as the wall paint and flooring , so the stone works well within the space . Colonial Marble & Granite’s design team has expertise in various aspects of design , from residential , commercial , and industrial , to fashion , graphics , and textiles . For example , Colonial Marble & Granite’s residential projects often involve different colors , sizes , patterns , and textures of Executive Vice President of Marketing and stone , all working seamlessly together . Design Sandra Phillips honed her skills in imagine , ” Phillips says . “ When you walk our high - end residential and commercial design you have one main star , with everything in yard , it’s like walking no other yard , because while working in Manhattan . balancearound it , all the colors , patterns , and we pride ourselves on our wide selection of “ Design is about preference , but it’s also textureswork together . ” what Nikos calls ‘ God’s art . ’ Marble , granite , about balance , ” Phillips says . “ Mixing the dif - Onerecent project at a home in Media in - onyx , quartz , porcelain , Dekton — you name ferent patterns in stone creates visual interest volvedrenovations of a master bathroom and it , we’ve got it . And stone is just the start of it ; and creates a dynamic feel within the interior . a guest bathroom . In the guest bathroom , we also have cabinetry , tile , hardware , flooring , Some people prefer a monochrome look , and Colonial Marble & Granite opted for Dekton backsplashes , and more . People are wowed that allows for one element in the interior to on the shower walls , with gradients of gray by how much we have to offer . You’d think it pop . You can take a Carrara or Calcutta marble , andcream and pronounced veins of rusty ter - would be overwhelming , but we’re very good which is white or at least light in color , and racotta or burnt orange . For the vanity , the at narrowing down what people are looking pair that with granite that has color . How do companychose a leathered natural stone with for and bringing them through the journey . ” you do that ? How do you get these two very a tighter organic pattern containing shades of Ofcourse , every person’s journey is unique . different stones to work together ? It’s an art , the veining found in the shower walls . No matter what a homeowner hopes to ac - contrasting them in ways that please the eye . “ It came out stunning , ” Phillips says . “ We complish with a renovation that has stone at “ If we use a stone with a striking , stunning had two different stones , with one color uniting its center , Phillips says there’s no one more pattern that has a lot of detail , we’ll want to them . The Dekton is durable , and we were capable of “ making it happen ” than Colonial pair it with something a little more simple so able to book - match it . Using the natural stone Marble & Granite . the two support each other in the space , ” she on the vanity was a good choice because you “ We have something for everybody , ” she continues . “ Even if you’re working with the can really play around with the texture . Per - adds , “ regardless of the project’s size , com - ? same color palette , it’s inevitable that you’re sonally , I don’t think enough people take the plexity , or budget . ” going to get different colors ; you can have time to play with texture ; even subtle changes many different white Carraras — some may be can make a big difference . ” Colonial Marble & Granite moreyellow , some may have more veining — The Colonial Marble & Granite design colonialmarble.net andinnately you’re going to have some contrast team is ready , willing , and able to guide home - that provides depth and uniqueness . It’s what owners through each step . Phillips welcomes 475 S . Henderson Road makeseach slab so unique . ” homeowners to start the process by visiting King of Prussia , PA 19406 | ( 610 ) 994 - 2222 Texture provides another opportunity to the company’s flagship location in King of 768Corporate Circle “ play . ” In some situations , polished stone may Prussia , which has , in her words , “ the largest NewCumberland , PA 17070 | ( 717 ) 774 - 2110 be the best option , whereas another may be stone yard in the Northeast . ” Thanks in large more conducive to leathering or a matte finish . part to the efforts of President Nikos Pa - 2000Washington Ave . “ Different textures are another way of padopoulos , Colonial Marble & Granite has Philadelphia , PA 19146 | ( 215 ) 732 - 7800 addingcontrast , ” Phillips adds . “ You can have amassed an exhaustive selection of natural 240 S . DuPont Highway differenttextures on top of the different patterns stoneand American - made quartz slabs , each New Castle , DE 19720 | ( 302 ) 947 - 3000 in the stone . If you have two dominant stones distinct in character . in the space , it can get overwhelming . But if “ We have every kind of stone you can SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 15 ISSUE 2 | 27