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DuBois Granite & Quartz 7/20/26 DuBois Granite & Quartz 7/20/26

Why Late Summer Is the Best Time to Start Your Countertop Project

f you're thinking about replacing your countertops this year, late summer is one of the smartest times to start planning. Every year, we notice the same trend. As summer vacations wind down and kids head back to school, homeowners begin focusing on home improvement projects they've been putting off. Kitchens become the center of the home again, holiday entertaining starts appearing on the calendar, and suddenly everyone wants new countertops before family

DuBois Granite & Quartz 7/9/26 DuBois Granite & Quartz 7/9/26

2026 Kitchen Trends That Will Still Look Beautiful 10 Years From Now

Kitchen trends come and go, but your countertops are an investment you'll live with every day. While social media is full of bold colors and short-lived design fads, the best kitchens are designed to remain beautiful and functional for years to come.

DuBois Granite & Quartz 7/24/24 DuBois Granite & Quartz 7/24/24

How the Kitchen Triangle Came to Be: Two Women And A Triangle - from Kitchen & Bath Design News

While kitchen design as we know it did not yet exist (though it was already taking its first wobbly steps), enterprising women were asking themselves questions: How can I best complete my household duties? How can I get the most out of my day? And, perhaps most importantly, How can I conserve enough time and energy to get the heck out of this kitchen?

This article focuses on two remarkable early 20th-century women thinkers and how the echoes of their studies and innovations can still be heard in today’s kitchens.

DuBois Granite & Quartz 8/31/23 DuBois Granite & Quartz 8/31/23

The Power of a Functional Kitchen Layout: Understanding the Work Triangle

To create a space that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, it's crucial to pay close attention to the kitchen layout. A functional kitchen layout not only makes cooking and meal preparation efficient but also enhances the overall flow. The work triangle is a fundamental concept in kitchen design. It refers to the imaginary lines connecting the three main work areas in the kitchen: the stove, the sink, and the refrigerator. The goal is to create an efficient workflow by minimizing the distance between these areas while avoiding any obstructions.