• 10/29/2025 8:59 AM

Can You Mix Different Stones in One Home? How Designers Blend Materials for Cohesive Style

Learn how to combine multiple types of natural stone for a unified, sophisticated home design with expert tips from granite professionals.

  • 10/22/2025 9:25 AM

How Designers Are Pairing Blocks and Stone for Modern Rustic Homes

Learn how today’s designers use blocks that look good with stone to achieve timeless, modern rustic spaces that blend structure and natural beauty.

  • 10/8/2025 9:07 AM

Game Day Entertaining: Why Your Kitchen Island Deserves MVP Status

Natural stone countertops make your kitchen island the MVP for game day entertaining, offering durability, style, and functionality that lasts beyond the season.

  • 10/1/2025 8:31 AM

From Rustic to Modern: Fireplace Designs That Transform Any Room

Rustic or modern, natural stone fireplaces create a stunning focal point that elevates your entire home.

  • 8/20/2025 9:35 AM

Marble and Mood: How Natural Stone Affects the Vibe of Your Space

Discover how the color, veining, and finish of marble can shape the mood and energy of your home, and learn how to use natural stone to create serene, dramatic, or inviting spaces with GMS Werks.

  • 8/13/2025 8:36 AM

Signs Your Countertops Need Repair

Countertops can lose their look and function over time, showing issues like cracks, stubborn stains, dull finishes, separated seams, or mold around edges. These problems often mean it’s time for professional repair or refinishing to protect the stone and extend its life. GMS Werks offers expert services to restore beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance for granite, marble, quartzite, and other natural stone surfaces.

  • 8/6/2025 9:02 AM

The Best Natural Stones for High-Humidity Areas

In humid spaces like bathrooms and spas, natural stone offers durability and beauty—if you choose the right type. GMS Werks highlights top options like granite, quartzite, slate and marble, each suited for specific uses. With proper sealing and care, these stones resist moisture and wear. GMS Werks helps you select and install the perfect surface for long-lasting, stylish results.

  • 7/30/2025 9:39 AM

Unexpected Places to Use Natural Stone in Your Home

Natural stone isn't just for kitchens. GMS Werks shows how it can elevate every corner of your home, from mudrooms and closets to home offices and outdoor spaces, blending beauty with lasting functionality.

  • 7/16/2025 10:03 AM

Why Natural Stone Is the Kitchen-Ready Surface You Need

Natural stone is the ultimate heat-resistant surface for kitchens, offering durability, beauty, and peace of mind, especially for hardworking spaces like countertops and kitchen stone islands.

  • 7/9/2025 9:21 AM

Boosting Your Home’s Resale Value with Natural Stone

Natural stone is a high-quality upgrade that enhances resale value by adding visual appeal, long-term performance, and a premium feel that buyers prefer over man-made granite.

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