Masonry Magazine March 2008 Page. 34
Trend Setter
Genuine Stone proves itself to be a time-tested option for design professionals.
By Jennie Farnsworth
Image courtesy of Charles Luck Stone Centers
THE FINICKY WORLD OF DESIGN SEEMS TO SWIRL AND EVOLVE ON ITS OWN AXIS. WITH SO MANY INFLUENCES AND POINTS OF ORI-GIN, ONE CAN HARDLY PREDICT WHAT THE LATEST AND GREATEST DESIGN TREND WILL BE IN THE DISTANT FUTURE, LET ALONE TOMORROW. Even in the much slower waters of architectural design, it's difficult to keep up. However, Genuine Stone is one of the rare materials that seems to have transcended the undertow that has cast aside so many others deemed unfashionable or out dated. Despite the world's endless design evolution, natural stone always seems to find its rightful place in building trends.
From the beginning of time, the material's strength, beauty and uniqueness have made it a top choice for building design professionals. Even when design trends make drastic changes over the ages, Genuine Stone has steadily continued to increase its presence in the built environment. Once just a staple for exterior structural use, natural stone has expanded its usage to hardscaping, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms and more. And, while many materials' popularity has waxed and waned, industry professionals agree that Genuine Stone has not only held steady as a top choice for design professionals and owners, but also is seeing continued growth in the market.
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