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July 1st, 2025
Strathroy, ON ā Every year, Sandra and her husband Tony celebrate their wedding anniversary on July 1st. For this āCanada Dayā couple it just seems appropriate that they would undergo a beautiful main-floor kitchen renovation featuring Canadian-made quartz countertops.Ā
Their goal? Upgrade, update and āfuture-proofā their forever home.
Choosing the quartz countertop Calacatta Extra by HanStone is not only a design decision; It is a choice to support Canadian-made quality. āPaul [Sales Manager, Progressive Countertop] told us it was made locally in London, and of course, everyone wants to buy Canadian,ā shares Sandra . āThat definitely factored into our decision.ā
BEFORE
AFTER
When Sandra and Tony bought their home, the kitchen had black granite countertops and a two-tier breakfast bar. āWe wanted something brighter and more modern,ā she explains. Progressive Countertop helped reimagine the layout, and the raised breakfast bar was replaced with a spacious, single-level countertop, finished with Hanstoneās Calacatta Extra.
The standout detail ā The waterfall edge. āThe waterfall is my favourite part,ā Sandra says. āIt makes the area look bigger. Plus, I have more prep space now that the counter is all one level. It makes the kitchen feel more open; Itās where we all gather now.ā
HanStoneās Calacatta Extra is an elegant design offering dramatic, marble-inspired veining on a crisp white background. The intricate taupe and grey veining creates an authentic stone appearance that compliments a wide range of design materials, from light to dark flooring and cabinetry. Crafted in London, Ontario, this quartz combines both beauty and performance.
This countertop retrofit is the perfect example of how a new stone surface can refresh and pull together a room. This versatile quartz surface pairs well with the couple’s new LVP flooring and gives new life to the textured cream subway tile backsplash and original dark brown cupboards.
HanStone Quartz ā Calacatta Extra
š Made in London, Ontario
š Suitable for modern & traditional designĀ
š Non-porous | Durable | Low Maintenance |Ā
š See the full quartz colour collection at HanStone.ca
Beyond the visual appeal, HansStoneās Calacatta Extra delivers on function, too. As a non-porous surface, quartz resists staining and is easy to clean with soap and water.
āItās easy to take care of,ā says Sandra. āAnd I learned that quartz is non-porous. Our old granite countertop in the bathroom was very heat tolerant but water would pool under the soap dispenser and leave stains over time. With quartz, you donāt have that.ā
The renovation didnāt stop at the kitchen. The couple updated the entire main floor, including new luxury vinyl plank flooring, as well as additions to the main floor bathroom. They replaced the vanity with a quartz remnant also from HanStone called Tahitian Cream, found in Progressive Countertopās Strathroy warehouse.Ā
āWe paired it with our dark cherry cabinets and upgraded to a modern square sink,ā Sandra says. āIt was a small change that made a big difference.āĀ
Besides the countertops installed by Progressiveās professional team, much of the main floor reno was DIY. āMy husband did all the flooring and painting after work hours. It took some time but the reno was part of a broader plan to stay in the home long-term. We also added a shower to the main floor bath just in case stairs ever become an issue later on,ā she says. āWeāre designing āfor usā now. This is our forever home.ā
Home renovations can be stressful. Progressive Countertop prides itself on making the installation process easy. Sandra says, āWe had different crews for the removal and for the installation and both teams were great. Very mindful and respectful –Ā right down to taking their shoes off when they came in. You can tell they are professional, by the way they work togetherā.
The transformation of Sandra and Tonyās kitchen goes beyond aesthetics. It’s where they gather, celebrate, and share their lives. āWe walk in here now and say, āWhy did we wait so long to do this?āā Sandra laughs.Ā
For a family marking milestones and embracing life together, the idea of āforever homeā is a comforting feeling. And thoughtful design can help bring it to the surface.Ā Ā
July 1st – Happy Anniversary Sandra & Tony! Enjoy your forever kitchen. š
And, Happy Canada Day!Ā Progressive Countertop is a proud Canadian-run company, offering Canadian products. š
Sandra and Tony had heard about other countertop suppliers in the region, but for them, supporting local matters. āEven during COVID, we made a point of supporting local Strathroy businesses.āĀ
Their experience with Progressive Countertop in Strathroy reinforced that decision. āEveryone was fantastic,ā says Sandra. āBrittany in administration came out to take photos before we started. Sheās a sweetheart! So welcoming as the first face you see when you walk in [at Progressiveās Strathroy location]. Paul, the Sales Manager, was so knowledgeable and guided us through the products and the design; and Holly in the finance department made everything so easy. From design, to templating, to installation – every team member was professional, respectful and really cared.ā
Looking for samples for your next renovation? We have a variety of stone surface options for new residential and commercial builds, renos and retrofits!Ā
CONTACT US – 3 locations to serve you in Strathroy, London and Walkerton.
