The process of customization typically begins with a designer or client coming to an MML showroom with magazine clippings or even a napkin drawing of their vision. That is the beginning. From there, we guide them all the way from their idea through production to completion. For example, a client may come to me for ...

In May of 2011, the newest Materials Marketing showroom opened in Denver, Colorado. Since then, we are still hearing the same reaction from the designers, architects and clients who enter, “Wow!” Everything from the floor plan, to the displays, to the lighting, was taken into consideration. We aspire to present all of our products, materials ...

As a design trend, the use of reclaimed natural stone and/or antique stone is certainly not new. It was over twenty five years ago that a good friend and mentor of mine began to import stone pavers that had been recovered from rural French locations into the United States. Whether the source is a French ...

At Materials Marketing, we value our relationships with our key vendors and do our best to nurture them and the business continuity they bring. A wonderful example is the twenty plus years that we have been working closely with Oceanside Glass Tile in California. Recently we caught up with Sean Gildea, the OGT President, to ...

Since the bursting of the “housing bubble” in America, we as Materials Marketing have witnessed a fundamental change in the approach taken by our clients. Once upon a time, the “flipping” of homes and the “trading up” to a new and presumably better residence drove purchasing decisions. Today, it’s all about renovation/remodel and the “green” ...

Compound Helical (curving and sloping with more than one radius) staircases are the most complex staircases and demand custom cut pieces in order to negotiate the twisting geometry of the sloping curve. The issues discussed in the straight staircase and helical staircase posts still apply, but there are additional requirements that must be met in ...

Helical (curving and sloping) staircases are more complex than straight staircases and demand custom cut pieces in order to negotiate the twisting geometry of the sloping curve. The issues discussed in the straight staircase post still apply, but there are additional requirements that must be met in order to have a successful project. What is ...

Straight Staircases can be field cut using Standard Profiles Straight run staircases are fairly simple and can be field cut by others in place using standard balustrade profiles. The example above shows a standard BA-303 balustrade staircase. Baluster and Newel Post Considerations There are two things to keep in mind when designing straight run balustrade ...

A wainscot can historically be thought of as decorative wood paneling positioned between a baseboard and a chair rail or wainscot cap generally in an interior setting. Today, wainscot is made from many different materials including not just wood but natural stone. While its historical utilitarian usage was to protect the wall, wainscot has evolved ...

Most designers would agree that nothing completes a design plan like architectural moldings. Knowing the different materials, styles, finishes and available customizations will help create the design theme that you want to achieve. The following is a simple guide to help you with the process from inspiration to project completion! Molding Basics Baseboards: The vertical ...