Solid Ground Auburn NY

Source: residential architect Magazine
Publication date: September 1, 2005

By Shelley D. Hutchins

viatera firma

Product powerhouse LG adds quartz surfacing to its list of wares. Twelve colors launch the Viatera line, each representing a radiant earth tone from a distinctive global locale. Palermo, San Tropez, Cairo, Cabo, Tenerife, Morocco, Sedona, and others come in 2- or 3-centimeter thicknesses. The nonporous surfaces resist stains and scratches. LG, 866.544.4622; www.lgviatera.com.

concrete addition DuPont Zodiaq debuts four colors (alabaster, sand beige, clay brown, and papyrus) that provide the aesthetic of concrete with the easy care of quartz. A matte finish with a monolithic appearance makes these colors a good fit for contemporary as well as rustic spaces. Rich, soothing hues saturate the quartz slabs entirely for an even, consistent look. DuPont Zodiaq, 877.229.3935; www.zodiaq.com.

Courtesy CaesarStone

hue granted

CaesarStone collaborated with Italian designer and color expert Roberto Cannovaro to produce Embellish. The collection's eight colors, geared specifically to architects and designers, align with predicted material trends for the next few years. The hues range from mod shades like apple martini, iceberg, and tequila sunrise to the more subdued rosemary, mocha, brick, cinder, and cement. CaesarStone, 877.9.QUARTZ; www.caesarstoneus.com.

Courtesy Silestone

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