First Day of Fall in Southlake: Is Your Kitchen Ready for the Season?

Custom stone countertops in a Southlake TX kitchen ready for fall entertaining

The first day of fall has arrived. In Southlake, that does not always mean crisp air and sweaters right away. But it does mean the season is changing. Football is back. The evenings will start cooling down. Outdoor spaces become more usable. Holiday plans begin to take shape. And for many homeowners, fall is when […]

Updating a 2000s Southlake Kitchen Without Losing Its Character

Updated 2000s Southlake TX kitchen with custom stone countertops and warm cabinetry

If your Southlake kitchen was built in the early 2000s, it may still have a lot going for it. The room may be large. The cabinetry may be solid. The island may offer plenty of storage. You may also have tall ceilings and an open connection to the living area. Still, some details can make […]

How Countertop Thickness Changes the Look of a Southlake Kitchen

Thick mitered stone countertop on a custom kitchen island in Southlake TX

When choosing new countertops, most homeowners focus first on the stone. Quartzite or quartz? Light or dark? Dramatic veining or something more subtle? But there is another design decision that can have a surprisingly large effect on the finished kitchen: countertop thickness. The thickness of a countertop changes its visual weight, the way it relates […]

Back-to-School Kitchen Reset: Custom Countertops for Busy Southlake Families

Custom countertops in a Southlake TX family kitchen ready for the back-to-school season

Back-to-school season changes the rhythm of a home almost overnight. Suddenly, the kitchen is doing a little bit of everything before 8 a.m. Breakfast is being made while lunches are packed. Water bottles are lined up on the counter. Backpacks are waiting by the door. By afternoon, the same space becomes a homework station, snack […]