Newsworthy Luxury Frankly, South Florida real estate developer Todd Michael Glaser was famous well before his recent Tarpon Isle project garnered national headlines. After all, Glaser’s remarkable prolificity in redeveloping high-end properties had established him as a major player in Miami’s red-hot luxury market. There, he has utterly dominated the redevelopment of multi-million dollar estates…
Unnaturally Strong Laminam is not of this world. Not naturally, at least. Instead, Italian engineered stone manufacturer Laminam has created a surface that improves upon natural stone in several meaningful ways. Of course, for those familiar with engineered stone, it’s not too surprising that engineered stone might surpass the abilities of natural stone. For example,…
Hard Made Easy If you’ve never heard of sintered stone before, then allow us to introduce you to Lapitec. This new, high-tech surface is rapidly changing the game for flooring and countertops, and even going places you would never expect a slab to go. When designers hear the term “engineered stone,” more often than not…
Stone Countertops | The Best Stones to Use Kitchens and bathrooms have a lot in common. Not only are they the two most commonly renovated rooms in a home ( americas most popular home remodeling projects ), but they also both include countertops as a primary feature. And kitchen and bathroom countertops have something else…
The new year is upon us, and what better time than now to start planning that home or office remodel you’ve been putting off. Whether you’re looking for a complete head-to-toe change or thinking about a smaller refresh, we’ve got tips! Before beginning any project you should stop and ask yourself the following: What do…
Designers, you know the feeling. That moment when you know you can make your client’s dreams come true by designing that take-your-breath-away kitchen showstopper! While they dream of gleaming, beautiful countertops, a stunning elegant island, you remember their busy lifestyle, their young kids, their many parties and know that durability and quality have got to…
Have you ever questioned where your natural stone tile comes from? Here at Opustone we are often asked about the benefits of one stone over the other, its origins and even the history of the material. This summer, Opustone invites you to explore the history and craft of natural stones as we jet set you…
When exploring South Beach’s Historic Art Deco buildings, nothing else has stood the test of time like Terrazzo tile. Having first been brought to the U.S. by Italian migrants in the late 1800’s, it’s popularity took off during the Art Deco and Art Moderne movements of the 1920’s. Terrazzo was environmentally friendly before being “green”…
Porcelain tile that looks like wood opens up a new world of design possibilities Wood is beautiful. It’s just a fact. It’s hard not to be drawn to it’s warm, earthen tones, mesmerizing grain patterns, and the natural feel it creates in a design. But chances are, you would never think of putting wood panels…
Trendsetting with fresh porcelain stone tile As you probably know, Opustone is always on the lookout for hot, new, innovative products and looks. When you source directly from quarries and manufacturers all over the world like we do, it really helps to stay ahead of design trends and be the first (and often, ONLY) one…