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We love soapstone not only for its sustainable and natural properties, but also its unique history of durability around the world. With a large quarry…
Soapstone Stands the Test of Time
October 10, 2019
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Not Just Countertops: Soapstone Tile Flooring
July 10, 2019
Choosing tile for your kitchen or bathroom renovation can be a daunting task with every color and pattern available. But have you considered soapstone tile…
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Dreaming of Summer: Try a Soapstone Pizza Stone
May 20, 2019
When you picture the perfect summer evening, do you envision friends on your patio while you’re grilling? Instead of the typical hot dogs and hamburgers,…
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2019 Top Kitchen Trends
March 5, 2019
It’s the beginning of a brand-new year, and with that comes exciting kitchen trends and products. Because the kitchen is one of the most-used rooms…
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How to Choose the Best Soapstone Hardness for Your NJ Home Project
January 25, 2019
How to Choose the Best Soapstone for Your Project One of the reasons homeowners love soapstone is its soft and soap-y feel (where it gets…
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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.…
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Welcome to Our New Soapstone Products Website
July 4, 2017
A New Design for Soapstone Products Soapstone Products (www.soapstoneproducts.com), the sister page to Garden State Soapstone ™, has recently undergone a major transformation. On this…
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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,…
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Ready for Summer – Outdoor Soapstone
June 9, 2017
Ready for Summer – Outdoor Soapstone You don’t have to have an outdoor kitchen to enjoy the benefits of soapstone in the great outdoors. There…
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Time to Renovate?
May 19, 2017
Is It Time for a Renovation? Are you looking for the right moment to renovate? If so, how do you know what that moment is?…
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Organic Wax and Oil
April 28, 2017
Organic Wax and Oil Garden State Soapstone ™ developed and makes our very own organic wax and oil for your soapstone countertops. While very few…
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Updating Your Bathroom?
April 14, 2017
Updating Your Bathroom? Don’t know where to begin? There’s a lot involved in a bathroom renovation, but once you pick a starting point, the rest…
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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:…
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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…
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Why Chefs Use Soapstone
February 26, 2017
Great cooking requires the right kitchen. A lot of chefs and cooks come to us and ask what types of countertops they should consider. We…
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Baking & Grilling with Soapstone
February 19, 2017
Soapstone Pizza Stones Rumor has it that a Chicago food writer named Pat Bruno actually “invented” the pizza stone. Bruno claims that he was with…
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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…
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Happy New Year!
January 1, 2017
Happy 2017 from Garden State Soapstone ™!
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Thoughts on Soapstone Seams
November 25, 2016
Soapstone Seams There’s no better way than to celebrate the holidays in style, with beautiful, sustainable soapstone countertops. And there’s never been a better time…
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Soapstone: Not Your High School Chemistry Lab
October 8, 2016
Soapstone is a Hot Newcomer for Countertops. This year, soapstone is in. You’ll see a lot of places referring to soapstone as “the material used…
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Trending Triple Vanities
October 1, 2016
Trending Renovations For Your Bathroom This fall, Forbes posted an article describing the design and nuance of a custom triple vanity sink. We all know…
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5 Soapstone Countertops We Love
September 24, 2016
We can’t stop talking about these 5 soapstone countertops. 1. Old Dominion Soapstone Island + Perimeter located in SoHo | Manhattan. Placed in a beautiful…
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100 on Houzz
September 10, 2016
Garden State Soapstone ™ on Houzz: Thank You For 100 Saves! Since re-designing our website last summer, we’ve also taken initiatives to stay active on…
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Where to Start when Renovating Your Kitchen
July 23, 2016
Renovating your kitchen in New York City or New Jersey? A major kitchen renovation can not only beautify your home, but result in a major…
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What Are Whiskey Rocks, Anyway?
July 2, 2016
All About Whiskey Rocks Now that summer is officially here, we’re ready for the outdoors. Not just hiking and outdoorsy stuff, (Though there are some…
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Soapstone and the Mohs Scale
June 3, 2016
What is the Mohs Scale? At Garden State Soapstone ™, customers frequently ask about the difference between harder soapstone and softer (traditional) soapstone. To answer…
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Soapstone and Glass Knobs: Sustainable & Decorative
March 1, 2016
New: Soapstone & Glass Knobs We’re so excited about our new soapstone knobs that we had to write a blog post. If you’ve been thinking…
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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…
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‘Tis the Season (For New Countertops)
November 1, 2015
The Perfect Time for New Countertops It’s November 1st. Halloween is barely over. What’s the rush, right? Wrong! ‘Tis the season for new countertops. If…
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A Survey of Renovations
October 23, 2015
Houzz Survey of Homeowners & Renovations A recent Houzz publication surveyed the percentage of homeowners across generations, their goals for renovations, and the most common…
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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…
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Tips to Grill Inside with Williams-Sonoma
May 31, 2011
Grill Inside with Williams-Sonoma I was checking out Williams-Sonoma’s blog and came across an article that instructs how to grill great burgers, steaks, and much…
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HGTV Green Home: Enter to Win!
May 23, 2011
Green Homes with HGTV HGTV has an opportunity for you to win their Green Home of 2011. It’s a custom built, modern prairie style, fully…
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Garden State Soapstone ™ in Baltimore: Photo Tour
May 20, 2011
Garden State Soapstone ™ in Baltimore! It’s always nice to see finished pictures of a beautiful project. Today, however, I’m going to show you some…
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Backsplashes: HGTV!
May 19, 2011
HGTV has some great ideas for your new kitchen. Looking for new backsplashes? HGTV is a great resource. Two Backsplashes: Better Than One Two…
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Whisky Soapstones: Get the Most From Your Drink
May 18, 2011
Whiskey Soapstones & Whiskey Rocks This summer, enjoy soapstone whiskey rocks in your drink. Whiskey soapstones are the perfect way to chill your drink and…
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Designing For A Different Generation
May 17, 2011
Homes and the Generation Gap An article written by Anita Shaw, titled Bridging the Gap, reminds kitchen and bath designers that each generation has a different…
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Dining In Style…Sea Style
May 17, 2011
Dining in Style, Anywhere. Below are some pictures from Architectural Digest that show how you can dine in style, even on your yacht! Read more…
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Soapstone Fabrication
May 6, 2011
Soapstone Behind the Scenes: Soapstone Fabrication Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Here are some photos a happy client from Long Island just…
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What Martha Has To Say About Stone Surfaces
April 26, 2011
Martha Stewart on Stone Surfaces The limestone slabs here were treated several ways, proof that a stone’s finish is as important as its color. Finishes…
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Dr. Bubbles to the rescue!
April 20, 2011
Dr. Bubbles and Your Soapstone As I have discussed before, the care & maintenance for soapstone is minimal and very simple. The most common way to…
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Be Inspired By Kitchens!
April 15, 2011
Kitchen Inspiration We’re ending the day with some kitchen inspiration! When designing/remodeling a kitchen, it can often be very overwhelming with all the different appliances,…
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Soapstone Q&A
April 14, 2011
Soapstone Q&A Since I get many questions about soapstone every day, I wanted to provide you with some of the most frequently asked questions. Here’s…
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Cooking on Soapstone: Soapstone Pizza!
April 8, 2011
Cooking on Soapstone: Soapstone Pizza Having a hard time finding the extra money in your budget to eat out or order in? We have a…
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Spring is Here: Outdoor Kitchen
April 7, 2011
Soapstone: Outdoor Kitchen & Grill Now that the weather is warming up, I want to share with you how soapstone can be used as the perfect…
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From Granite Gurus: Check this out
April 5, 2011
Granite Gurus: Remodeling Your Kitchen Wondering if it’s worth it to remodel your kitchen?? Check out this interesting fact from the article “Did you know…“…
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How Should I Treat My Soapstone?
March 30, 2011
How should I treat my Soapstone? Care and Maintenance for your Soapstone How should I treat my soapstone? We’ve got the answer! Here are 3…
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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…