An outdoor living space by Sun West Custom Homes that includes transition zones and water elements

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The Woodstone and Black Marble Collections from Cambria claim to be an industry-first in quartz design—emphasizing wood grain movement and tones in profiles like Clairidge (shown) and Golden Dragon. Black Marble welcomes six new rich, moody, dark designs into its line, while Woodstone’s arboreal aesthetic has three new design styles. All profiles are available in matte or high-gloss finishes.

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New Ravenna Semplice mosaics

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The new White Medium, pewter-toned patina from architectural hardware designer Ashley Norton is handmade and styled to complement both traditional and modern aesthetics. The “living” finish—an oxidized version of the manufacturer’s White Bronze—is responsive to temperature and humidity fluctuations during production, so each batch will have a distinctive appearance.

An outdoor living space by Sun West Custom Homes that includes transition zones and water elements

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