Photo by Lanthia Hogg Designs Wall-mounted vanities in the bathroom began as a minimalist design statement several years ago. Today, these “floating vanities” have transitioned from a contemporary to a transitional design element and are considered a versatile option that works well with many styles. As interest in moving that ‘box’ off the floor has increased, there are more materials, finishes, and looks available for floating bathroom vanities. Wall mounted vanities have many advantages and can do wonders for a bathroom’s design and functionality. Here’s a look at some of the benefits. 1. Expand the space Hanging vanities on the wall creates...

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, almost everyone has something they might have done a little differently once the project is over. Consumer Reports asked homeowners who had tackled a kitchen renovation what they wish they had known before they got started. These renovators served up some great remodeling advice: Pay more attention to the finishing details Don’t start the remodeling until everything has been delivered to your home. Know the actual measurements of the appliances. Plan on it taking longer than originally stated. Bearing these insights in mind and drawing on our years in the kitchen renovation business, here are some...

Open shelving is extremely popular in interior design for storage in kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and more. It's a great look and extremely convenient because you can easily find what you need. While there are many ways to achieve open shelving, shelves created with our Free Hanging Shelf Brackets have the illusion of "floating" because the brackets are installed in in such a way that they are completely hidden. By using this type of shelving, you have the ability to put your shelves anywhere – even the smallest spaces will not look cluttered with sleek, floating shelves. But did you...

Every October, the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) along with leaders in the women’s entrepreneurship community come together to reflect on the advancements made by women in business and celebrate women business owners. This month is special to us at The Original Granite Bracket® because we're a woman-owned business! About the NWBC Established as part of the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988, the National Women's Business Council is an advisory body of women business owners. The council was asked to identify the barriers to success for women-owned businesses and report annually to the president and Congress on their findings.  The council is...