• 11/26/2025 8:31 AM

Brighten the Dark Days of Winter: How Natural Stone Keeps Your Home Feeling Light and Inviting

This piece explores how stone surfaces act as natural light amplifiers, improving the feel of rooms during gloomy seasons.

  • 11/19/2025 8:13 AM

How to Keep Your Natural Stone Looking New for Decades

Discover how simple daily habits and expert maintenance help natural stone surfaces resist wear and stay in top condition for years.

  • 11/12/2025 8:16 AM

Cozy Up This Winter: Fireplace Stone Ideas That Warm Up Any Room

From sleek marble to rustic travertine, explore how the right stone fireplace can elevate your living space with both beauty and function.

  • 11/5/2025 9:13 AM

Honed vs Polished Stone: How to Choose the Best Finish for Your Lifestyle

Discover the difference between honed vs polished finishes and learn which natural stone surface best suits your lifestyle and design preferences.

  • 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.

We have been meeting the needs of both residential and commercial customers for over 100 years.