by Darcie Duranceau | photos by Adam Grubb Media and Adam Gibson Architectural Photography
The Art of Stone with Mont Surfaces and Custom Living
Home-A-Rama is a celebrated event where the finest builders and designers converge to showcase the best of residential craftsmanship. This year, Mont Surfaces collaborated with Custom Living to showcase the aesthetic power of natural stone and engineered quartz in their spectacular custom home.
“Mont is always one of our first stops for any project in need of distinctive countertops! Their quality and variety of selection and stock is an inspiration and basis for many of our designs,” says Britt Mason, brand strategist at Custom Living.
The goal of a showcase home is to inspire, and this collaboration goes far beyond the basics. It’s about using materials in a way that’s both beautiful and thoughtful. In the dining room, for instance, a dry bar has been built using Bossa Nova, an exceptional marble from Brazil, turning what could be a simple feature into a major design moment.
“One of the first stones selected was for our dining room dry bar: a leathered marble with stunning, deep purple veining which then became a color theme carried throughout the home,” adds Mason.
In the kitchen, the design team chose a full height stone backsplash that is framed by the architectural hood surround. It’s a bold choice that makes the kitchen feel more elegant and bespoke. In the powder bath, the floating vanity with its integrated sink and fluted front isn’t just modern; it’s a smart use of a small space. And in the primary shower, the gorgeous stone threshold, wall panels and trim details, show the kind of curated work that can be done when a builder and a supplier work together seamlessly.
The partnership in this project just made sense. Custom Living develops stunning, one-of-a-kind looks that are best achieved when using a product that is natural and truly unique. “Mont prides itself on traveling the world to hand select the finest materials, including Marble, Quartzite, Soapstone, Granite, Dolomites, and more. The long-standing personal relationships with the various quarries are imperative in keeping our sought after inventory fresh and accessible,” says Kathleen Cannon, senior account representative at Mont Surfaces.
Cannon says, “When Custom Living told Mont that they were going to be in the 2025 Home-A-Rama, we immediately got to work on possible selections. Mont and Custom Living have always meshed well when it comes to style and selection.”
The success of this collaboration is rooted in the shared vision of Custom Living and Mont Surfaces. Mont’s meticulous process of hand-selecting every slab ensures that the materials used in the Home-A-Rama home are of the highest quality and possess a unique character. Custom Living has gone above and beyond to ensure every element, from stunning countertop-to-ceiling installations to a small but intricate trim, has been thoughtfully considered so that their creative vision is fully realized for the viewer.
Mason emphasized, “We looked to create a home with balanced comfort and sophistication; something that felt unique and unexpected, yet still familiar and at home in the Midwest. We used various natural materials, of course including stone, in a cohesive color palette and with coordinating movement to tie everything together, but rarely repeated any given material in more than one space.”
The home stands as an inspiration for future builds, proving that with the right partners, the art of stone can transform a house into a timeless, livable work of art.
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