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Welcome to the Omni Surfaces News & Trends! Here, you can discover a range of useful articles, tips, and insights about natural and engineered stone. Whether you’re looking for design inspiration or practical advice, dive into our content to elevate your projects and make well-informed decisions.
Black Marble That Turns Heads: The Beauty, The Upside, And The Reality
Let’s skip the buzzwords and get practical about what you live with every day. Black marble is a mood: ink‑deep fields, lightning veining, and a quiet confidence that makes a room feel dressed even when nothing else is trying. Put it on a waterfall island and the...
What Is the Lowest Maintenance Countertop? A Complete Guide for Houston Homes
What Is the Lowest Maintenance Countertop? A Complete Guide for Houston Homes When investing in a new countertop, one question always comes up: What is the lowest maintenance countertop? Homeowners want surfaces that look stunning but don’t demand hours of care—and...
Sustainable Countertops That Actually Reduce Impact (Local, Differentiated)
Let’s skip the buzzwords and talk about what actually moves the needle. If you’re shopping for sustainable countertops, you’re probably juggling design, durability, and a desire to do right by the planet—and you don’t want a lecture. You want a surface that looks...
An Unforgettable Night in Brazil: Recap of Our Vibrant ASID Houston Mixer!
What an electrifying night! Omni Surfaces recently had the immense pleasure of hosting a truly vibrant and successful event: “HTX -> OMNI: A Night in Brazil,” an exclusive mixer for ASID members. Our goal was to create an evening of learning, networking, and big...
A quick confession about “green” countertops
If “sustainable countertops” makes you think of vague claims and leaf icons, same. The truth is simpler—and more exciting. Beautiful, long-lasting surfaces can genuinely reduce impact when you look at the whole picture: material, durability, fabrication, transport,...
Backlit Translucent Stone: A Designer’s Love Letter and a Practical Tech Guide
I still remember the first time I stood in a room where the countertop wasn’t just stone—it was light. The entire slab glowed from within, the veining lit up like a skyline at dusk. That’s the magic of backlit translucent stone. It carries this quiet drama: familiar...
Quartzite Countertops in Houston: A Buyer’s Guide to Luxury and Durability
If you’re exploring options for your kitchen or outdoor space, quartzite countertops are becoming one of the most popular choices for homeowners in Houston. Quartzite combines the jaw-dropping beauty of natural stone with a durability that can handle the unique...
The Best Outdoor Countertop Materials for Houston Homes
Houston weather is bold, beautiful, and unforgiving. When you’re building an outdoor kitchen or a backyard bar, the countertop you choose has to handle heat, humidity, surprise storms, and a lot of sunshine. The right material...
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Porcelain Slabs for Kitchens and Bathrooms
If you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen or bathroom, granite slabs are one of the best investments you can make. Known for their unmatched durability and natural beauty, granite countertops have been a top choice for decades—and for good reason! Whether you’re...