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Stone Entry Makes a Killer First Impression
12/02/2020
From a young age we are taught how to behave, dress, and talk to make a good first impression on others. Countless scientific studies have been conducted on the topic and its importance and many suggest that a good first impression helps you succeed. Just like with people, the first impression of a business or a hotel is crucial as well. Imagine closing more deals and getting more regular customer...
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What's In Your Marble?
08/02/2020
Marble is a popular luxury building material, loved by design professionals and the general public for centuries. In our Xiamen Aofei Building Materials blog, we often talk about marble trends, applications, pros and cons, and many more related things. But we, and many other suppliers, rarely bring up the topic of what is actually inside your marble and what makes it so unique? Some would think it...
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How to Tell the Difference Between Marble and Granite?
05/02/2020
Marble and granite are two of the most commonly used building materials in the world. Both are types of natural stone, both are durable and great for interior and exterior design. In Xiamen Aofei Building Materials blog we talk a lot about the pros and cons between the two, best applications and design trends. But how to tell which one is which? That’s what we will find out in today’s article! Gra...
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Granite Countertop Thickness: Part 2
01/02/2020
Granite countertops have been on-trend for many decades and have seen countless design shifts. The only exception was the thickness — 2 cm as the industry standard resisted the wind of changes and remained constant for years. However, either the wind got stronger, or designers got tired of the same thickness for each countertop, the result is the same: thicker countertops with their luxurious look...
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Granite Countertop Thickness: Part 1
29/01/2020
Granite countertops have been on-trend for many decades and have seen countless design shifts. The only constant was the thickness — 2 cm as the industry standard resisted the wind of changes and remained constant for years. However, either the wind got stronger, or designers got tired of the same thickness for each countertop, the result is the same: thicker countertops with their luxurious look ...
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Marble vs. Ceramic: Part 2
22/01/2020
Choosing the color palette, style, and materials for interior design is never easy. There are so many factors to take into consideration and even more options to choose from. Natural stone or engineered material? Black, white, or pink? Modern or traditional? It all depends on your taste, type of project and further usage. To make the whole process easier, Xiamen Aofei Building Material experts hav...
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Marble vs. Ceramic: Part 1
17/01/2020
Choosing the color palette, style, and materials for interior design is never easy. There are so many factors to take into consideration and even more options to choose from. Natural stone or engineered material? Black, white, or pink? Modern or traditional? It all depends on your taste, type of project and further usage. To make the whole process easier, Xiamen Aofei Building Material experts hav...
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A Classy Look for Your Interior with a Marble Fireplace: Part 2
15/01/2020
Since ancient times, fireplaces have been considered a sign of royalty and elegance in a house. Everyone was trying to use them in living rooms and bedrooms, especially in countries with snowy and cold weather during the winter season. Lately, though, fireplaces have been used also to create a classy look in the interior. It is indeed difficult to choose the correct material and color. Witho...
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A Classy Look for Your Interior with a Marble Fireplace: Part 1
11/01/2020
From ancient times, fireplaces have been considered as a sign of luxury and elegance in the house. People use them in living rooms and bedrooms, especially when it comes to countries with lots of snow and low temperatures during the winter season. Lately, though, it has been adapted to create a classy look in the interior. It is indeed difficult to choose the correct material and color. Surely, no...
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