Contemporary kitchen and Modern kitchen are terms that are often used interchangeably. While this is not a problem in everyday speech, confusion can arise if you are talking to architects or interior designers. At Smith & Smith, we are aware that ‘modern’, for many, has come to mean contemporary. We use the terms interchangeably on […]

Learn about the finer points of pulling a kitchen renovation together. From door profiles to lighting, we prepare you for all aspects of kitchen design.

Silica-free benchtop materials that keep stonemasons safer. There are already many wonderful alternatives to engineered stone on the market. With better knowledge about silica and how it affects the health of those who work with it, there has been a push to find more healthy alternatives to engineered stone. Engineered stone typically has a high silica content and can cause silicosis if proper safety precautions are not taken. Silicosis is a condition that affects those working with products that contain silica. While it can be mitigated with proper protective equipment, it is safer still to work with materials that are silica-free or are low in silica.