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What is the countertop?

9 years ago

Hi! Love the warmth of this modern kitchen! What is the countertop? Is it a marble or a quartz (if so, what manufacturer and color)?

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Brett Webber Architects, PC
9 years ago
It's actually one of the most beautiful materials of all - natural stone - Carrara Marble.
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