Canadian Home Trends Colour & Trends 2014 | Page 76

written in stone Text Betty Barkman Ivory Pearl Stone, Interstone Marble and Granite www.interstone.ca Platinum Li says at Interstone, for the kitchen, it’s Platinum, Ivory Pearl, Grafite, Crema Marfil and Grey Lais, in that order. In the bathroom it would be Iceberg, Nestos White, Statuario, Calacutta, Grigio Selene and Thassos. At Canadian Home Trends, we love the look of stone and who better to ask for help filtering through what’s hot (and what’s not) than the experts at Interstone Marble and Granite. You have already decided you want to set your statement in stone. Yet, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you enter Interstone’s amazing showroom, taking more than 300 choices – some available in both slab and tile, and all made of the finest stone from the world’s leading quarries. You start feeling a wee bit dizzy until one of their knowledgeable staff members leads you through the selection process. At first, it feels like a maze but suddenly, you have that “Ah-ha moment” – you’ve fou nd a treasure and you know without a doubt it will be worth every hard-earned dollar you spend on it. Other trend changes she has taken note of: creams and whites are coming back, people are mixing porcelain with marble for bathroom applications and in both bathrooms and kitchens, the rectangular shape or size is popular. Li says it happens regularly. Homeowners ooh and ah in amazement when they find the perfect selection; like the Iceberg for their new bathroom, or perhaps those Platinum tiles for their back-splash in the kitchen. Your choice could be different - we are all unique. Interstone strives to offer the most current trends in natural stone and ceramics from all over the world, as well as the classic selections. But whatever you select, you can always be assured, Interstone always keeps beauty, style, elegance and timelessness in mind. Grey Lais So, what’s happening in the world of stone? Is there a noticeable trend? Is it changing? Yes. The desire to showcase unique designs of natural stone patterns, such as marble and granite slab counter tops that highlight the character of a room’s décor, is definitely on the rise. There has been a strong and steady growth in this trend, especially in higher-end homes, but now it has moved to middle income families, too. What types of stone are they selecting? It appears that marble – with all its sparkling beauty, elegant sheen and enduring timeless quality, has fast become the top choice, in both bathrooms and kitchens. And, from all those hundreds of choices, which ones seem to be the favourites? 76 CanadianHomeTrends.com Iceberg