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What are the countertops and what is the granite?

7 years ago

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Flow Smart Living + Interiors
7 years ago
Thanks for taking an interest in the counters! The main counters are just a black granite that we got in a honed finish. The accent granite is called Ezuma and was quite a beautiful piece! That stone varies quite a bit from slab to slab and each one is beautiful and unique.
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