Stripes have always held a place in design and fashion.  Never truly out of style, stripes have made a big comeback this year.   Looking to totally reinvent or just add a punch to your living spaces?  Stripes are suitable for any style.

Endless Possibilities

Whether you want to make a bold statement or just add a little whimsy to your room, using the right stripe technique opens the door to endless possibilities.

Shown Left: Equator White Marble

Things to consider

Vertical stripes on the walls will draw the eye up and visually help add height to a space. 

Horizontal stripes will force a side-to-side gaze that will widen a smaller room.

Make an impact

One dramatic moment of stripes is often all you need to enliven a room.

Stone as a source for your inspiration.

When we consider stripes in our home décor, we often think of using accessory pieces, rugs, wall paper and paint to meet our design goals. Next time consider using natural stone. Flooring, countertops, accent tables, walls and fireplaces are just a few ways to combine the luxury of natural stone and the dramatic impact of stripes into your design style.

Check out some of our natrul stone with stripe detailing: Onyx Jade Green, Onyx Avorio, Silver Travertine, Equator White, Autumn Ashes and Elegant Brown

With so many options available, choosing the right color and finish for your stone flooring can be a daunting task.  Stone tile brings a unique element to any project.  As no two installations will ever be the same, each project is a one of a kind.

There are many factors in choosing the perfect tile, knowing what they are will help you make the best choice for your flooring.

Choose a tile you love

Let’s face it, this is a big decision and it will be with you for a long time.  The great thing about natural stone is how varied its characteristics can be.  From simple to complex shading, veining, and patterns, natural stone has a personality of its own.  Find one that resonates with you.   Floor Shown Left: Bianco Palias

Know your design style

Many of today’s stone tiles are available in multiple finishes. Ask yourself which one is right for you.   A polished finish may be best suited for a modern design whereas a traditional style many call for a brushed or honed finish.

Set the tone 

The right color will set the stage for your design and provide the foundation for the décor.  Neutral colors compliment most design styles and allows for your individual design voice and inspirational pieces to really stand out.   

Think Ahead

Natural stone flooring is an investment for your home, adding both value and beauty to your interior and exterior spaces.  When it's time to sell, choosing a neutral color palate for the primary flooring leaves the door open for a new homeowner to make the space their own. 

Click here to view our extensive line of natural stone tiles.

Make a statement with your counter top

Over the last few years, alternative finishes for stone counter tops have increased in popularity.  Today’s customers are not only looking for exceptional quality but also for that signature design element that will give their project a unique quality.

Color and Texture

By selecting a leather finish, today’s customers are able to reinvent the look and feel of their installation.  A leather finish brings out subtle nuances and textures sometimes overshadowed by a traditional polish finish.  Colors translate differently and the overall impact can be dramatically enhanced by simply changing the texture and feel of the counter top.

Don't be afraid to combine finishes

Combining the two can bring the best of both worlds together.  We have seen the use of one material installed for the kitchen counter top complimented by a secondary material for the Island.  Why not use the same material for both but alternate the finish allowing the stone to resonate in both forms.

Remembrance Plaza

Marble Of The World, donated exotic stone valued at more than $250,000 for the Lynn University Remembrance Plaza, unveiled today at a dedication ceremony at the university’s Boca Raton, FL campus. Remembrance Plaza is a permanent tribute that honors and tells the story of four Lynn University students and two professors who perished during the January 2010 Journey of Hope to Haiti.

The students and faculty arrived one day prior to the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that interrupted their plans and created the darkest day in the university’s history. With his son attending Lynn University at the time and educated by one of the professors who died, Mr. Charles Urso, CEO of Marble Of The World, felt the need to get involved in the development of Remembrance Plaza. Mr. Urso generously donated more than $250,000 worth of exotic stone to help the university honor the students and faculty in a special way.

      Pictured above:

      Charles & Susan Urso with Cherylann  & Len Gengel, parents of Britney Gengel, & Jean & John Gianacaci, parents of Christine Gianacaci

“We are deeply touched to be able to play such a significant role in Remembrance Plaza and we realize the magnitude this place of reflection will have on current and future generations,” said Charles Urso. “The tragic events of Haiti were felt far beyond our South Florida community and Remembrance Plaza will touch the lives of many for generations to come.”

       Pictured above:

       David Gerrits of Gerrits Construction, Luis Sousa of Sousa Architecture and Charles Urso of Marble of the World speak at the unveiling of

       Lynn University's Remembrance Plaza.

Quarried in Madagascar and produced in Italy, the exotic granite stone was chosen because of its unique ability to beautifully enhance the prisms and cascading water leading into the reflection pool. Named Labradorite Blue Australe, the granite’s deep blue and green tones are brought out in the dimensional stone giving an optical effect of multiple layers. More specifically, the blue reflective qualities compliment the prism because of a rainbow effect that is presented.

       Flowers left at the Remembrance Plaza                                                 Speaking: Lynn University President Kevin Ross

Large format tiles and beautiful outdoor living spaces will continue to be a hot trend in 2012.  It is no wonder these trends remain strong in the design and architectural community.  Today’s homeowners want to create the perfect environments for spending time with family and friends.  Modern society means long hours and creating a space to relax is key.

For interior spaces, large format tiles mean fewer grout lines and a more even and continual surface.  This is especially popular in South Florida where bigger is better and a clean look is highly desired.

For commercial projects and the environmentally concerned homeowner, large format tiles provides a longer life cycle than other flooring products adding a benefit of sustainability .

shown above: Isis White 36" x 36" tiles   

Outdoor living areas have become a reflection of our home’s interior spaces.  It is no longer a secondary concern but rather foremost in the minds of today’s homeowners.   Our outside livings spaces can and should be just as beautiful and as our interior spaces.

South Florida has always had a tradition of outdoor living spaces.  Our “Florida Rooms” have graced our homes for decades.  Only now our options seem endless and our designs only limited by our imagination. 

shown above: Bianco Palais, large format tiles 

For more information about the products featured above and our complete line of tiles and slabs, call your sales representative today.

During a humanitarian mission in January 2010, four Lynn University students and two faculty

members were tragically killed when the 7.0 Haiti earthquake devastated the island nation.

Designed by renowned Sousa Architecture, the Remembrance Plaza features the elements of

light, water, stone and trees

Construction has begun

Marble of the World donated the stone for the Plaza,

valued at more than $250,000, as a celebration of their

over 25 years in business in the South Florida community

Granite for the Wall

Originating from Madagascar and chosen for its deep blue

colors and reflective elements,  Labradorite Blue Extra will

adorn the walls and steps of this remarkable monument.

Become a part of The Lynn University Remembrance Plaza.

This will be a place of remembrance, reflection and inspiration for generations to come.  For more

information on how you can donate, click here.