When Greg Marsden and his wife Danelle decided to update their 20-year-old kitchen, they focused on the existing “good bones” of the space. The team at CSW were ready to help update the kitchen island and fireplace surround.
Their update goals
- Give the cabinets a fresh look
2. Make the extra-large island the focal point of the room
3. Add spectacular lighting to enhance the entire space.

The cabinets, beginning to take on an orange cast, were stripped and re-stained. The kitchen island, previously topped with laminate was given a custom fabricated granite top. “The team from CSW, specifically, Graham Power, helped with our stone decisions. His knowledge about products and finishing helped us to make the best decisions for our space.”

Blue Flower Leathered Granite Island
The kitchen island is topped with a stunning Blue Flower Leathered Granite. The edge treatment is ogee, a unique detail. Leathered granite has a matte finish that brings out the veining in natural stone. The same granite was used to update the fireplace in the family room. This delivers a cohesive flow of color and texture.

About Frontier Restoration
Greg is well versed when it comes to renovations. He and his partner Doug Day own Frontier Restoration. This duo and their team provide residential and commercial restoration and contracting services. They work to restore homes and businesses after fire, water or other extreme damages happen to property. “We work to restore the unusable spaces to once again be useable. In most cases, better than before,” stated Marsden. The partners have over 40 years combined experience in water damage mitigation, fire restoration, and mold remediation. Their team also works with customers to reconstruct homes after natural disasters or damage from the elements.
You can learn more about Frontier Restoration on their website; https://frontierrestorationkc.com/ or contact them at (913) 800-4980.
About CSW
CSW, Canaan Stone Works, is a full-service fabrication and installation countertop company with unparalleled focus on customer service. They use the latest technology to ensure efficient fabrication, and quality installation of granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, and other stone countertops. Their expansive showroom is conveniently located in Shawnee, KS.