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Most natural stone importers and fabricators are aware that the kitchen and bathroom are prime locations for the installation of materials like granite, marble, limestone, quartzite, quartz, slate, gemstone, onyx, and more. These stones also make guest appearances in other areas of the home too, such as fireplace surrounds, home bars, bulter’s pantries, and, last but not least, the home office. Why not install some luxury into your home work area to feel like you’re in a lavish skyscraper in Manhattan? In this article we’re going explain how you can follow these design principals to create a home office that’s worthy of a Fortune 500 company.

A Natural Stone Office Desk

A granite office desk lends class and sophistication to the entire room. As a matter of practicality, granite is very durable by nature and is not easily damaged. This means it would be a good desk material even if it were not beautiful, natural, and elegant. Granite is a much better, and longer lasting option than any wood-based desk. Despite its rugged nature, you will want to add a desk mat to place items like your coffee mug, notepads, and keyboard. This will help keep the granite surface free from blemishes.

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There are several style options for your granite office desk. You can create an L-shape that will allow for plenty of space to add a workstation for your spouse or you can opt for the class desk style, with space for one. Either way, granite, or another natural stone, will have your desk being the visual masterpiece of your home office.

Natural Stone Coffee Table

If your home office is spacious, consider adding a natural stone coffee table, which can really increase the overall design and value of your home office. For this piece, consider matching the coffee table’s surface to your natural stone desk, or perhaps pick a complimentary color. Marble, while not ideal for kitchen countertops, is excellent for a coffee table in a low traffic area like a home office. It will provide an elegant setting to host business meetings or to simply wind-down with a book at the end of your workday.

Office Windowsills

Granite or quartz windowsills will add style and refinement to the window’s structure, and will complement the entire office’s décor. Windowsills are recommended to match the windows and walls, which are typically neutral colors, such as beige or shades of white. These tones have been said to help your clients feel at ease when visiting your office. Avoid having different color window sills and windows and walls and also colors that are too bold or bright because the windowsills will inappropriately stand out in an office setting. The last thing your office needs is a flashy window area. It’s not very professional and can be distracting.

Why you can trust Marble.com When it comes time to get the job done, our fabrication and installation teams have the equipment and expertise it takes to get your project cut and delivered the right way, every time. We at Marble.com are known for our incredibly quick turnaround, as we understand having countertops and other mainstays installed quickly and properly is important to our customers. We value your time, and our goal is to create the best work possible and have you enjoying it as possible. [Total: 87 Average: 5.0/5] You must be logged in before you can vote.

This year we introduced the strongest ultra-thin natural stone slab on the market. We knew it would be a win for designers creating full slab wall installations and giant islands. And we knew fabricators would love that it’s a third of the weight of traditional slabs.

What we didn’t anticipate was the creativity of distributors using the material right in their showrooms.

When we saw this reception desk at Granit Plus in Quebec we knew we had to share it. Sleek and sexy, it embodies the juxtaposition of thinness and weightiness that only 1 cm Thin Stone can.

Join us now for a conversation with Alex Lacroix, Quebec area manager for Granit Plus.

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THIS DESK IS STUNNING. CAN YOU TELL ME WHY YOU CHOSE TO USE 1 CM?

We chose the 1 cm thick slab because we think the product is sharp, elegant and innovative.  It’s in line with the type of products that Granit Plus likes to promote, and which set us apart from the rest.

WHICH 1CM STONE DID YOU USE ON THE DESKTOP?

We used Cambrian Black slabs with special carbon fiber backing and polished finish.  

WHY DID YOU SELECT GRANITE SPECIFICALLY?

Granit Plus has a long family history in the stone industry, so granite was a logical choice for our showroom. Although many other materials have been introduced on the market over the years, granite is and remains forever timeless.

WHY THIS COLOR?

Aside from being a local product (Quebec), Cambrian Black is well-known all over the world. It is considered one of the purest true black granites on the market.  There is a depth in this color that can’t be found in any other colors.

WHY THIS THICKNESS?

We feel that 1 cm thick slabs could be the new trend for . The look is both discreet and elegant, and can be used for multiple applications such as showers, walls, floors, etc.

I NOTICED YOU USED A CONTRASTING STONE FOR THE COUNTER, TELL ME ABOUT THAT.

The contrasting cream colored stone is quartz. We chose the color and designed it to accent the thin Cambrian Black top.

HOW DID YOU SUPPORT THE COUNTER STONE?

The L-shape reception desk is supported by a steel bar that is attached to the wall at one end and to the vertical quartz portion of the desk at the other.

HOW WILL YOU USE THIS PIECE?

It serves as a reception desk for our sales office. It’s the first counter you see when you come into our store so homeowners, designers, architects and fabricators will all interact with it. 

WHAT’S BEEN THE REACTION TO THIS INSTALLATION? HAS IT SPARKED ANY CONVERSATIONS WITH VISITORS?

They’re all intrigued by it and want to know more about the product.  They tell us they’ve never seen this thin look in natural stone before.

DOES THIS INSTALLATION ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO TRY THIN STONE OR NEW DESIGNS IN NATURAL STONE? 

Definitely, the more it’s out there, the more people will know about it and eventually ask for it.

IF YOU COULD FEATURE ANY STONE IN YOUR GALLERY, WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT TO USE THIN STONE?

Because we like to be ahead of the pack.

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