May 2016 Archives - Wood Countertop, Butcherblock and Bar Top Blog

Engraved Metal Countertops

Posted on May 25, 2016

Anvil™ Engraved Metal Countertops by Grothouse allow you to truly personalize your surface with any design. Anvil™ metal countertops with engraving exhibit a luxurious appearance that is completely unique to your very own personal taste.

Engraved Metal Countertops | Designs

One of the most popular designs engraved in metal countertops is the diamond pattern pictured below.

Engraved Metal Countertops with Diamond Pattern — Diamond Pattern Engraved in Metal Countertop

The diamond pattern can be featured on any Anvil™ metal countertop finish available. The pattern can be engraved in the top of the countertop, but it can also be engraved along the edges.

Another popular design engraved in metal countertops is a company logo. Engraved logos really stand out against metal finishes. Pictured below is our company logo engraved in a Magnum metal countertop.

Magnum Brass Engraved Metal Countertops — Company Logo Engraved in Magnum Metal Countertop

Pictured below is our company logo engraved in a Palladium metal countertop. This finish exhibits the appearance of White Gold. This metal countertop was featured in the Plain & Fancy Cabinetry display at the Architectural Digest Design Show 2016.

Palladium White Gold Engraved Metal Countertops — Company Logo Engraved in Palladium Metal Countertop

The color of the area engraved differs depending on the metal finish you choose. Below is an Exodus metal countertop that has our company logo laser engraved into the corner of the surface.

Exodus Oil Rubbed Bronze Engraved Metal Countertops — Company Logo Engraved in Exodus Metal Countertop

Anvil™ metal countertops with laser engraving by Grothouse can include a topcoat of our exclusive Durata® waterproof permanent finish or they can be left with the raw metal finish. Click here to learn more about our Anvil™ line of metal countertops.

Custom Sapele Mahogany Countertop in a bathroom designed by Palmer Todd

Posted on May 18, 2016

Our Custom Wood Countertops Blog features the industry’s most talented and innovative designers throughout the United States and abroad. This featured bathroom includes a Sapele Mahogany Countertop designed by Michael Mortensen of Palmer Todd.

Sapele Mahogany Countertop designed by Michael Mortensen of Palmer Todd — Michael Mortensen of Palmer Todd

About the Designer: Michael Mortensen is the Senior Tile Designer who brings more than 20 years of sales experience to Palmer Todd. His extensive product training and hands–on experience are responsible for his vast knowledge of tile and stone characteristics and use. He takes client satisfaction very seriously and always strives to provide excellent customer service.

Michael is a long-time top performer at Palmer Todd. His extensive sales experience has aided in the training of other Palmer Todd associates. He is forthright and resourceful, and believes the best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.

Michael enjoys philanthropic work and has dedicated much of his personal time to his Church’s Missionary work in Uganda, Africa, as well as aiding in fundraising efforts for organizations such as the Battered Women’s Shelter, Susan G. Komen, and the American Cancer Society.

A Tip from Michael: Learn the diversity inherent in the material. Wood countertops can be used in other locations and are extremely durable.

Custom Sapele Mahogany Countertop designed by Palmer Todd

Design Details

Cabinet Manufacturer: Downsview

Cabinet Hardware: Burnished Brass Nanz Hardware (8240/8827)

Flooring: New Ravenna Waverly Mosaic

Countertops: Distressed Sapele Mahogany Countertop crafted in Flat Grain construction, complete with a Roman Ogee edge profile, finished with Durata® waterproof permanent finish in Satin sheen and black glaze.

Faucet: Waterworks Henry Antique Brass

Sink: Kohler Ladena Undermount

Wall Color: Custom Wallpaper

Distressed Sapele Mahogany Countertop designed by Palmer Todd

Sapele Mahogany Countertop designed by Palmer Todd

View additional designs by Palmer Todd on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz. To see more designs including a Sapele Mahogany Countertop, visit the Grothouse Countertop Image Library.

Wood Countertop Designs by Matthew Quinn

Posted on May 11, 2016

Grothouse is both thrilled and honored to be working with designer Matthew Quinn for House Beautiful’s Kitchen of the Year 2016.

About Matthew Quinn

Designs by Matthew Quinn — Matthew Quinn

Matthew Quinn is one of the leading experts in kitchen and bath design. He has worked around the world to provide original, memorable spaces. In his designs, function is amply addressed, as well as aesthetics and comfort.

His work is seen in applications and publications worldwide. He is the recipient of numerous national design awards and he serves on multiple design boards for high-end kitchen product manufacturers.

Matthew observes the environments, lifestyles, and desires of his clients to inform his custom design solutions. His innovative and creative concepts highlight his keen awareness of the synergy between design and lived experience.

This is not the first time Grothouse has been privileged with the opportunity to work with Matthew. Matthew designed the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Kitchen. Grothouse crafted a custom Walnut Wood Pastore™ Table for the kitchen, pictured below.

The kitchen was featured in House Beautiful magazine’s November 2014 issue as Kitchen of the Month.

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month November 2014 designed by Matthew Quinn — 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House and House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month November 2014

Stay tuned to see Matthew Quinn’s design for House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2016 #HBKOTY!

Sneak Peek into House Beautiful HBKOTY

Posted on May 4, 2016

This May, House Beautiful will host it’s 9th annual Kitchen of the Year. Grothouse countertops will be featured in the House Beautiful #HBKOTY designed by Matthew Quinn. This marks the fourth Kitchen of the Year Grothouse has participated in!

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2016

Grothouse will be revealing the first residential installation of the exclusive new Anvil™ line of metal gilded wood surfaces at #HBKOTY.

#HBKOTY

Where the crowd is located is where the kitchen will be. It is so impressive that the builders are turning this into a phenomenal kitchen in just four months!

For the kitchen, Grothouse is crafting a custom round Walnut wood table with an Anvil™ Metal Finished Edge in Magnum color, which has a brass appearance.

Anvil™ Magnum Brass Metal Countertop Finish — Anvil™ Magnum Metal Finish

Pictured below will be the bar area.

For this bar area, Grothouse is crafting a custom Rift Cut White Oak bar top and matching floating shelves. Both are gilded with Anvil™ Argentum Metal finish, which has a nickel silver appearance.

Anvil™ Argentum Nickel Silver Metal Countertop Finish — Anvil™ Argentum Metal Finish

Click here to read our press release to learn more about the Grothouse products that will be in the kitchen. Stay tuned to see the after photos of House Beautiful’s #HBKOTY.