Cluttered kitchens could be such a stressful environment. Anyone who loves cooking or working around the kitchen know very well how disorganization is such a hassle. One of the reasons that a kitchen remains messy or cluttered is lack of storage space. Even if you clean up all the time, it just doesn’t look very good at all. Thankfully, there are many ways to increase kitchen storage space.

In many cases, homeowners would opt for a full kitchen remodel so they can maximize the area they have for their kitchen. However, this isn’t necessary when your kitchen is still new and the features are still well maintained. Perhaps you just need some new features or some changes here and there. Here are some tips you can check out:

Remove clutter – There are plenty of decluttering tips and even TV shows you will find these days. In fact, decluttering seems to be a trend among many homeowners right now. Here’s one quick and simple tip if you want more storage space – remove the clutter first. Do a self-check – do you really need all those things in your kitchen? Choose the things you need to keep and those that you can already start letting go.

Shelves and boxes – Yes, building new cabinets and drawers could be pricey so if you’re on a budget, consider boxes and shelves instead. Put the things you rarely use in a box, label it, and place it in the attic or garage. This will free up a lot of space in your kitchen. You can also install floating shelves. Make use of overhead space in the kitchen for storage.

Customized countertops and kitchen islands – Kitchen countertops and kitchen islands are very useful and you absolutely need them in the kitchen. However, they can take up a lot of space. So make sure they’re customized so they can be used as storage space also.

Stone World can help you out when you need a full kitchen remodel. We also offer customization of kitchen countertops, kitchen islands, and more. You can choose from granite, quartz, and other great materials for your kitchen. Best of all, we make sure we use the best quality materials at reasonable prices. Our services are available in Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park, Longwood, and nearby areas. Call 407-341-4688 for a free quote.

When building a brand new home or remodeling your current one, you have to admit that aside from durability and efficiency of design, you also want a touch of class and elegance. In fact, many homeowners invest in luxurious and expensive materials, features, and decorations for their home just to make it look elegant. In the kitchen, you can easily transform a dull and simple one into something more luxurious with granite countertops.

Granite countertops are incredibly beautiful. They are simply timeless. If you install these granite tops for your kitchen today, you can be sure that they will look just as stylish years from now. Granite doesn't depend on trends. It's a material that will remain brilliant from day 1 to year 20 or 30, depending on how well you maintain it.

Speaking of maintenance, granite is a durable material to use for your kitchen. It is stain and heat-resistant. Truth is, you don't even need trivets to protect your tops from extremely hot pans and pots. Granite just won't melt or get damaged all too easily, which makes it perfect for the kitchen. In addition, granite is easy to clean. You simply need to wipe it off with a clean rag and it's good as new. For maintenance, you have to get granite sealing every few years or so. This is to ensure that all possible cracks and pores will be sealed for prolonged brilliance.

Of course, when you want an elegant kitchen, using granite isn't enough. You have to take into consideration the design and layout of your kitchen. It would be best to consult with experts in granite countertop designs and installation like Stone World. We have a team of experts who are experienced in all things granite that you need to install for your home. We also customize and install granite bathroom countertops, kitchen islands, vanities, and many more.

We can help you transform your kitchen to something more elegant, functional, and efficient. For countertops made of granite, call Stone World today. We service areas in Orlando,  Deltona, Sanford, Windermere, Ocoee, Lake Mary, Clermont, and more. You may reach us at 407-341-4688 for a free quote.

Contrary to popular belief, there are more granite colors than the dark ones like black or grey that we commonly see in countertops. When you’re looking to customize your home with granite furniture, it’s great to know that you can go along with your preferred color theme or something that matches the rest of your home decor.

Granite is a very durable natural stone. It looks elegant and classy. Having granite furniture would certainly add value to your home. It requires very little maintenance too. With proper sealing, the beauty and durability of your granite tops would last for a few years. Make sure you get professional granite sealing every few years to prolong its beauty.

This material is most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. You can use granite for your countertops, vanity areas, walls, and some even use this for their flooring. Among the colors you can choose from are white, brown, black, beige, red, and blue.

Granite countertops in red and blue are less common when compared to other options. If you’re looking for something unique for your bathroom or kitchen, then this could be a great option for you.

There are so many benefits and advantages offered by granite material. It is most ideal for kitchen countertops because it is heat-resistant. You can place hot pans and pots even without a trivet and your granite tops won’t get damaged. It doesn’t scratch or crack too easily. In many cases, knives can actually dull down when you scratch it against granite. Furthermore, granite is non-porous. It is a sanitary material that doesn’t absorb spilled liquid all too easily. Cleaning it is very simple too. Just wipe your granite countertops with a clean rag and it would look like new.

Stone World offers a variety of granite color choices for your kitchen and bathroom countertops as well as your other home furniture and features you’d like to have customized. Our team of experts can assist you in making most out of the beauty of granite. Our services are available in Orlando, Maitland, Sanford, Winter Park, Longwood, and nearby communities. For a free estimate, you may call us at 407-341-4688.

Tiny spaces can be transformed into something beautiful if you plan and design them carefully. For instance, if you have a small bathroom at home and you’d like to make it prettier, tidier, more efficient, and even spacious, there are ways to do so. It is very important for you to do a little bit of research. Look for inspiration. There are plenty of small bathroom remodel tips you’ll find online and in magazines. Better yet, consult with your local contractor and ask for assistance.

It’s always most ideal to work with professionals when you’re making huge changes in your home. While you might be working with a small bathroom and you’re thinking that there’s not much room for mistakes anyway, it is still best to have experts help you out. In fact, when you’re remodeling a small bathroom, even the tiniest mistakes can be seen and felt.

To help you out, here are some small bathroom remodel tips you can keep in mind:

1. Choose shower curtains over glass enclosures.

While glass shower enclosures are certainly classy and beautiful, you can achieve the same kind of elegance with shower curtains. You just need to look for nice designs when shopping for some. Glass enclosures require space especially when you don’t have a sliding door on it. This wouldn’t be a problem when you have shower curtains.

2. Incorporate storage cabinets with your bathroom vanity.

There’s plenty of space underneath a bathroom vanity, right below the sink and faucet. Instead of keeping that space open, you can extend the vanity and create countertops and have storage cabinets and/or drawers underneath.

3. Make use of overhead space.

For more storage space in the bathroom, install shelves and cabinets above your head. You can use these cabinets to store bathroom and hygiene items that you don’t have to take out every day such as replacement toilet papers, towels, shampoos and soaps on stock, and more.

4. Use large mirrors.

Instead of tiling large walls that will probably cost you plenty, you can opt for large mirrors instead. Aside from having a great view of your reflection, mirrors are always ideal when you want to create an illusion of space.

5. Install bright lights.

A bright bathroom in the day or night is always a more beautiful one. A well-lit bathroom will also create an illusion of space. It won’t make your small bathroom look cramped and tight. If you’re not a fan of bright lights especially when you have to go to the bathroom at night, you can combine these with dim lights that can be switched separately as well.

When you need more assistance with remodeling your small bathroom, Stone World is here to help you. We can help you come up with trendy and elegant designs or customize according to your preferences. We can install bathroom vanities and countertops made of granite, quartz, marble, and more. Our service areas include Orlando, Sanford, Windermere, Ocoee, Lake Mary, Clermont, and nearby communities. Call us at 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.

It is important for a kitchen to be efficient. You must have enough storage and working space. This is exactly the reason kitchen islands are very popular among homeowners today. While there are some homes that come with built-in kitchen islands, others would even consider remodeling their entire kitchen just to squeeze in one.

A kitchen island is a table or countertop usually located in the center of your kitchen. Some place the kitchen sink in it or use it as a cooking area. Others would even use kitchen islands as a breakfast table or a working space where they can prepare ingredients for their daily meals.

True enough, kitchen islands offer a lot of benefits. For homeowners who have one in their home, sure enough, they wouldn’t want it any other way. However, kitchen islands may not be for everyone. You may have to think twice if you want to get one. Here are some factors you should consider prior to having one of these installed:

Kitchen islands take up space.

While you can certainly use it as storage space and working area, it will still take up a lot of floor area. You must make sure that there will be enough walking and moving space around the kitchen island. Otherwise, you can consider installing more efficient kitchen countertops instead.

Installing kitchen islands may be quite pricey.

It still depends on the design you’re looking for or the material you want to use for it. Of course, if you want to change the plumbing in your kitchen just to fit in a sink in the kitchen island, that would cost you more.  Nevertheless, the convenience of having a kitchen island, not to mention its beauty, will certainly make every penny spent worth it.

There are many more factors to consider, but if you’ve finally decided on getting a kitchen island installed, then you must proceed to the next step — choose the design and material you want to use. For the kitchen island tops, it would be nice to use granite or quartz because of the benefits they can offer around the kitchen. They don’t stain, they’re durable, and most importantly, they’re beautiful.

If you need help in looking for the best kitchen island design and have one customized and installed for you, Stone World is here to help you. We service areas in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, Windermere, Ocoee, Lake Mary, Clermont, and nearby communities. Call 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.

To save time and money, a lot of homeowners buy ready-made furniture from local stores and online shops. While that’s a good option for some, others would rather get customized furniture of their own. Truth be told, it’s not as expensive as many people think. In fact, you can save more money in the long run when you’re sure that the furniture you’re getting is made with high-quality materials and topnotch workmanship.

You simply have to call a local contractor when you want your own pieces of customized furniture. These furniture pieces and other home features can include tables, chairs, countertops, bathroom vanities, kitchen islands, and many more. When reaching out to a company that offers customization of natural stone materials, you can get even better options. You can choose from granite, quartz, marble, and many other luxurious selections.

Since you can certainly reach out to a contractor that offers reasonable prices, you’ll be surprised how you’re not spending as much as you expected when buying customized furniture. You can enjoy its many advantages too. Among those advantages are the following:

• You can get unique pieces that only you would have.
  
• The materials used are of the best quality.
• Customized furniture is not mass-produced; therefore, you can be sure that workmanship is topnotch.
• You may incorporate your own ideas or let the contractor know the design you want to have. You don’t have limited choices.
• The furniture you’re getting can be customized to match your home’s interior. You can also be sure that its size is exactly what you need it to be.

If you’re looking for customized pieces of furniture and other home features, Stone World is the best company to help you out. We work on dining tables, countertops, fireplaces, vanities, and many more. We can also help you with services such as bathroom and kitchen remodels. Our services are available in Windermere, Ocoee, Lake Mary, Clermont, Orlando, and nearby areas. Call 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.

Especially if you’re the one who cooks for your family all the time, you would know for sure how important kitchen countertops are. Aside from its beauty, these countertops must be very durable too. A lot of work goes on in the kitchen and having mediocre material used wouldn’t only be inefficient but impractical too. When you don’t get ones that are durable enough, you may end up spending a lot to repair or replace them over the years.

When you’re in the process of building a new kitchen or if you’re planning a kitchen remodel, one of the decisions you have to make is choosing the right material to use for your kitchen countertops. There are plenty of options you can choose from — each one of them with their own pros and cons. Depending on how busy your kitchen gets and how you would like the tops to look like, you can choose one from the best materials listed down below.

1. Quartz Countertops

Among the top choices for homeowners today are quartz countertops. These look incredibly beautiful especially since you have so many color options. It requires very little maintenance and would be durable enough to resist stains, scratches, and heat. To avoid chips and cracks on its edges, request your quartz countertops contractor for the edges to be rounded.

2. Granite Countertops

Of course, granite countertops remain a very popular choice for many property owners. They are simply elegant and luxurious. They add to the overall value of your home and are incredibly durable too. Granite is also heat-resistant, which means it’s perfect for the kitchen. It requires little maintenance but granite sealing is necessary every few years or so.

3. Marble Countertops

Not as popular as the two above options, many still choose marble countertops for their kitchen because of its classic and elegant look. They can easily transform any kitchen from dull to luxurious. However, marble scratches easily and can be damaged by heat. If you choose to have this in your kitchen, make sure you use a chopping board when preparing ingredients and avoid placing hot pots and pans directly onto it.

For customization and installation of kitchen countertops made with the best materials listed above, Stone World is ready to help you. We offer services in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, and nearby areas. Call 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.

Every few years or so, a homeowner may consider remodeling his kitchen. Remodels are done for a variety of reasons. It could be that your kitchen is already outdated and just too old to enjoy being around in. It may also be that the kitchen is already dysfunctional and no longer efficient. There are also times when a kitchen remodel is needed to prepare a home for reselling.

It’s fun to remodel your kitchen especially if you know what you’re doing and you have a lot of money to spend. However, this is not the case for many. In fact, a lot of people have to struggle with a tight budget when going through a kitchen remodel. But this shouldn’t stop you from getting a beautiful and functional kitchen.

Here are some budget tips to consider for your next kitchen remodel!

1. Set your budget and avoid overspending.

From the beginning, you must already know how much you are willing and able to spend. Set the budget and avoid spending anything more than what you planned at all costs.

2. Pay attention to trends, but keep an open mind.

While trends can surely dictate what kind of designs you could choose for your kitchen remodel, they shouldn’t be your only choice. Keep an open mind and explore other options such as classic and timeless designs that will simply never get old.

3. Prioritize durability and functionality over everything else.

It doesn’t matter how pretty or elegant something seems, if it isn’t durable nor functional, just pass. You’ll end up wasting money for something you won’t need just because you prioritize your wants.

4. Stay with the same plumbing setup.

Changing the plumbing setup costs a lot of money. Let the plumbing stay where it currently is and build around that instead.

5. Keep what you could. You don’t have to change everything.

You most likely have things in your kitchen that you can still use. Don’t throw everything out just yet. Small damages can still be repaired. Prioritize what you need first.

6. Do a lot of research and lay down your options before making decisions.

Thanks to the Internet, you have limitless resources of just about anything in the world. Look through the kitchen remodel ideas and take notes of the things you really like.

7. Work with a licensed contractor.

Most importantly, you have to work with a licensed contractor. Not all carpenters or handymen are experts in kitchen remodels. It is best to work with a contractor who specifies jobs like this as their expertise.

Stone World is a top kitchen remodel contractor that services properties in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, and nearby areas. We can build and install kitchen islands, kitchen countertops, and many more. Allow us to be part of your kitchen remodeling journey. Call 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.

Whether or not you’re planning to resell your property in the near future, it would always be ideal to find ways to increase its value. A property owner would clean up, make improvements, and decorate his home or place of business to make it look appealing and become more comfortable. You may also consider installing granite countertops for the bathroom, kitchen, and other parts of your home.

Granite countertops are popular among homeowners because of its natural beauty. It looks timeless and classy so you can be assured that it would not go out of style anytime in the future. For as long as you have granite properly maintained through regular cleaning and granite sealing when necessary, you can enjoy its beauty and reliable durability for a long period of time.

Among the many advantages of using granite for countertops are the following:

• Durability
• Heat-resistant
• Stain-resistant
• Water-resistant
• Minimal maintenance required
• Beautiful and elegant
• Numerous color choices

Another great advantage of choosing granite countertops is how it has the ability to increase the value of your property. This natural stone material may be costly to customize and install but it is certainly worth every penny. It is, in fact, a great investment. In the event that you decide to sell your property in the future, the cost of granite whether you have it for kitchen or bathroom countertops, or any other feature in your home, will go towards the selling price of your property.

Of course, you have to have granite countertops made with the best quality materials. The design used must also be efficient and attractive. To give you this kind of guarantee, seek assistance from Stone World. We are a top granite contractor in Orlando offering the best in kitchen and vanity tops, and more. We are available in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, and nearby areas. Allow us to be part of your home’s transformation and effectively increase its property value. You may call 407-341-4688 for a free quote.

Is it time for a bathroom makeover? Perhaps you’re getting tired of the boring, old look of your tiled countertops? If you’ve been looking around for ideas, you must have come across granite bathroom countertops. Granite is one of the top choices for material to use during a bathroom remodel. Many luxury homes use granite not only for their bathroom but for the kitchen and many other rooms as well.

There’s no wonder why granite bathroom countertops are very popular today. A quick look on inspirations you can find when searching for bathroom models and designs online will lead you to countless irresistibly beautiful photos of granite. If you’re close to making a decision on whether you would be using this material for your own bathroom, you deserve to know its pros and cons.

The Pros of Granite Bathroom Countertops

It’s popular for a reason. Granite bathroom countertops may have both pros and cons, but the pros have definitely outweighed the cons. Just a few of the many advantages of using granite for your bathroom are the following:

1. Beautiful and Elegant - Granite simply never goes out of style. If the tiles you installed on your bathroom a decade ago look dull and boring today, the same will never happen to granite. This is a very elegant and luxurious looking material that simply exudes timelessness.

2. Durable - One of the most durable natural stones out there, granite will last for many years without any major issues. It’s hard to crack or etch it unless you intentionally do so. It is heat-resistant too so if you’re placing your hot hair curler or iron on granite, expect no damage.

3. Water-Resistant - Granite goes through sealing every few years or so. Properly sealed granite countertops can get wet without any problem. It won’t retain moisture and would resist stains too.

The Cons of Granite Bathroom Countertops

Granite can be quite expensive. In addition, it is difficult to install so it is necessary for you to work with a licensed contractor. Most of the time, DIY granite countertop installation becomes a disaster because special tools and expertise are needed to make it perfect. Furthermore, granite is a very heavy material, which means it wouldn’t be easy to work on it on your own.

Granite requires very little maintenance. Simply wipe it off with a clean rag and it should look good as new. This also means you can’t clean it with the same toxic materials you would use on regular bathroom tiles. You also have to make sure granite is properly sealed every few years to keep it looking beautiful for a long time.

For the best looking and most durable granite bathroom countertops, you must work with the best. Stone World is the top granite installation contractor servicing areas around Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, and beyond. We can work on the installation of your countertops or a full bathroom remodel. Allow us to assist you in transforming your bathroom into something more luxurious and beautiful. Call 407-341-4688 for a free estimate.