DTK Stone Works

10/30/2026

Ever since these spooky scary (quartz) skeletons came to life on our Park Industries sawjet, they've made themselves right at home in our showroom 😬💀 Something tells us this fun little project will be haunting us for years to come..

Happy Halloween from DTK Stone Works! 🎃👻🎃

10/23/2026

A nearly 100-year-old building calls for some creative stonework 🌇

This historic Lincoln Park building was built in 1926 and thus has been part of Chicago's architectural landscape for nearly a century. So with buildings like this, preserving their character while accommodating modern design and functionality takes a little extra creativity!

Enter: Tom Bradshaw of Bean & Bear and the team at DTK!

One of the interesting features of this project is the buildings steam-powered heating system. These systems are incredibly durable and effective, but they also produce a tremendous amount of heat (something that needs to be carefully considered when incorporating new materials.)

Working alongside Bean and Bear Customs, we fabricated these custom stone window sills with precisely cut ventilation slits, allowing warm air from the radiators below to circulate into the room. His choice of decorative brass grills on the front of the cabinetry was exactly what the space needed to keep things in line with the historical design story of the entire building.

The result is a functional solution that works with the space perfectly, with a unique architectural detail that looks pretty cool, too!

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10/16/2026

Sunday pancakes are non-negotiable around here, but flipping batch after batch absolutely is. ☺
These Mini Cottage Cheese Pancakes bake in a muffin tin, so you still get a high-protein, gluten-free breakfast without standing over the stove.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

It's always so fun and exciting seeing a designer's vision come to life, especially when every detail feels like it was all made to belong together. The stone is just one part of that vision, but when thoughtfully selected and fabricated, it has a way of bringing the entire space into perfect harmony. I mean, just look at that island 😍

We had the pleasure of visiting this stunning completed kitchen yesterday, designed by Monika Ross of Monika and built by Chuck Stevens. Our whole team couldn't be happier with how beautifully everything came together. The Everleigh quartz countertops by Cambria are show-stopping!!

Congratulations to Monika on another absolutely beautiful space. Your friends at DTK are so grateful to have played a part in bringing this vision to life.

Stone Details: Everleigh High Gloss Quartz 3cm by Cambria
Design: Monika Ross of Monika
Builder: Chuck Stevens

10/09/2026

What a fun couple of days at Build My Future Southeast Wisconsin!!

We had a wonderful time introducing the next generation of builders, designers, and skilled tradespeople to the world of custom stone fabrication. It was awesome seeing so much curiosity and enthusiasm from the students who stopped by our booth! And of course, we had to provide them with a little treat for making their way over 🍭🍬

Events like these are such an important reminder of why investing in the next generation of skilled trades matters. Even just a quick run-down of what a day at DTK looks like for a member of our team had them enthralled. They couldn't believe the kind of machinery we work with and the level of technical know-how that goes into choosing / fabricating stone (of all types!)

We’re grateful to have been part of an experience that encourages young people to explore the possibilities of a career working with both their hands and minds 🧠

Thank you to Build My Future Southeast Wisconsin and the Racine Kenosha Builders Association for having us, and to all the students who made these two days so memorable!

10/01/2026

Your jaw can't help but drop at the beauty of this kitchen. Behind stunning spaces like this is an entire community of people working together to bring a vision to life.

Tom Bradshaw of Bean & Bear brought an incredible level of creativity and intention to the entire project, thoughtfully specifying details and making design decisions throughout the home to create spaces that all felt beautifully considered, from one room to the next.

In the kitchen, Taj Duna Quartz by Viatera complements that artistic vision with a warm, polished surface that accented the stunning cabinetry in all the best ways. (I mean, that green hue alone is just astonishing!)

Congratulations to Tom on a spectacular project. We at DTK are so grateful to see our stonework become part of a home where details and timeless beauty take center stage.

Stay tuned for more from this project!

Stone: Taj Duna Polished Quartz (3cm) by Viatera
Builder: Tom Bradshaw of Bean & Bear

09/25/2026

Adding a crown to this kingly fireplace. 👑

A quick but close look at this Breche de Versailles Honed Marble fireplace reveals just how much is going on in the details. Individual full bullnose pieces installed close together create those fluted, textural details + the mitered edges and cove detailing come together to round out all of that depth and dimension.

The final touch is a marble crown worthy of the rest of it!

This fireplace is shaping up to be an absolute showstopper, especially once the antiqued mirror surround is installed 😍