Quality Soapstone, Slate & Wood Countertops for Your Home and Business.
You’ve probably noticed your kitchen is where the real party happens. Even if you have a tiny kitchen, all of your guests end up there…
Kitchen Design for Entertaining
February 17, 2020
Blog
countertops
-
-
Outdoor Kitchens: Making the Most of Your Backyard
June 11, 2019
After a long New Jersey winter, there’s nothing better than enjoying the sunlight and eating outdoors. Keep your friends and family out of your kitchen…
-
The Best Countertops for Busy Kitchens
August 12, 2017
The Best Countertops for Busy Kitchens What are the best countertops for busy kitchens? You may have had a countertop that didn’t last very long.…
-
Introducing: The Original Wood Oil
July 20, 2017
Introducing: The Original Wood Oil Garden State Soapstone ™, Slate & Wood Countertops, has developed a natural and organic oil: the Original Wood Oil. Like…
-
Pair Your Countertop with a Backsplash
June 23, 2017
Pair Your Countertop with a Backsplash A recent article from Restonnow offers a unique perspective on pairing countertop with backsplash. What’s a backsplash? Anna Gibson,…
-
Soapstone: Versatile Home Style
June 16, 2017
Soapstone: Versatile Home Style One thing we love about soapstone is that it has been around forever. In fact, soapstone artifacts have been found that…
-
Slate Makes a Great Countertop Surface
June 3, 2017
Benefits of a Slate Countertop Surface Slate is a Natural Stone The number one reason why slate should be on your radar is that slate…
-
Introducing: White Cherokee Marble
May 26, 2017
New: Marble. Garden State Soapstone ™ Introduces Honed White Cherokee Marble. Cherokee Marble has light grey veining across the stone’s surface. While it complements any…
-
What’s Unique About Soapstone
May 12, 2017
What’s Unique About Soapstone What makes soapstone unique? It’s no surprise that we, Garden State Soapstone ™, are all about unique soapstone and other natural…
-
Edge Detail: What’s the Difference?
March 31, 2017
Countertop Edge Detail: What’s the Difference? Before choosing a countertop, there are a few questions you’ll need to ask. The first is a big one:…
-
History of Soapstone Around the World
March 24, 2017
History of Soapstone Around the World Soapstone’s natural, heat-resistant qualities and impermeability set it apart from other trends. In fact soapstone has been used as…
-
Why It’s Important to Choose a Local Fabricator
March 17, 2017
Choose a Local Fabricator When most people think about choosing local businesses and services, it sounds like a great idea if only to contribute to…
-
The Case Against Granite and Concrete
March 5, 2017
Considering Concrete or Granite Countertops? Garden State Soapstone ™, Slate & Wood Countertops, is an advocate for natural stones like slate and soapstone. However, we…
-
Natural Home Design in 2017
January 16, 2017
Home Design in 2017 Natural is Back As 2017 gets into full swing, home design trends move towards functionality, minimalism, and natural materials. On Improve…
-
Why Homeowners Need to Know About Soapstone
December 15, 2016
Soapstone is the Perfect Material for Homes Soapstone is becoming more and more common for households. It’s a natural stone that seems to fit perfectly…
-
Why Slate Countertops? 10 Facts
August 18, 2016
When it comes to countertops, slate is growing in popularity. It’s no surprise: slate is a consumer-friendly, natural stone that’s quarried locally. With a variety…
-
Back to Basics: Soapstone 101
August 13, 2016
10 Facts About Soapstone Consider this Soapstone 101. There’s a lot of information around about soapstone. We want to make sure you have the most…
-
Tour: New Jersey is all about Soapstone
July 30, 2016
Improve your Kitchen with Soapstone: New Jersey Tour Garden State Soapstone ™ has improved homes throughout New Jersey, New York City, and Pennsylvania. Those who…
-
Soapstone Veining
February 16, 2016
Soapstone’s Unique Veining Characteristics When it comes to soapstone, each individual slab is unique. When it comes to the range of varieties, there are subtle…
-
Soapstone Video: Template & Install
November 8, 2015
New Video from Garden State Soapstone ™ Check out our newest soapstone video: featuring countertop removal, template, and installation for a home in Monroe, NJ.…
-
Cooking with Soapstone
September 24, 2015
Cooking with Soapstone For our last blog post, we talked about outdoor kitchens, and why they’re perfect for fall. This time around, we’re going to…
-
Personalize your Countertops!
May 3, 2011
The options are endless! Here is some more inspiration from K+BB on how you can completely transform your countertops: Countertops: Surface Expression Yes, white kitchens…
-
What Our Soapstone Can Add to Your Kitchen!
March 17, 2011
Before After Our Soapstone, Your Kitchen Check out these Before and After photos of our soapstone! Brooklyn, NY Turn your Brooklyn condo around for less…