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MAKING THE
( UP ) GRADE Spending more time at home means ample opportunities to look around and think, “This place needs a new…something.” One Texas-born company has the answer — sleek, custom surfaces that combine beauty and practicality to bring new life to our favorite spaces.
At Empire Countertops, a world of options awaits homeowners ready for next-level countertop surfaces — think immaculate new tabletops for outdoor dining or a snazzy desktop for working from home. Founded in 1989, Empire Countertops has three customerfriendly showrooms in Texas. Each location offers skilled industry staff to educate the buyer on the many countertop options available. Locations include Austin, San Antonio, and a sparkly new Flower Mound location serving the DFW Metroplex slated for an August opening. 26 HOME DESIGN & DECOR AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO |
By Julie Catalano Photography courtesy of Currey Builders From large commercial installations to custom residential projects, Empire does it all. With a philosophy of impeccable customer service and industry knowledge, Empire partners with builders, architects, contractors and discerning homeowners across the state. “It has been busier than ever,” says Austin showroom manager Morgan Monroe, “Customers will often provide their design and inspiration ideas. Our job is to help guide them towards the perfect product for their project. We are here to help turn that inspiration into reality, all the while keeping the budget in mind and project timeline on track.” With constantly changing design trends and new products emerging, the amount of countertop choices can be overwhelming. Monroe is highly knowledgeable and walks us through Countertop 101 — something you can expect from any Empire team member: GRANITE. “If you’re going for a more traditional look, granite is your tried and true. Like marble, it’s a natural stone quarried from the earth; no two slabs will be the same. We offer granites to fit any budget. Granite offers simple elegance and sets your project apart from the crowd.”
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2020
