About Us
Our Story
Silver and Blue Blood was founded in 2018 by a small group of Lakewood, CA residents who kept running into the same problem while renovating their own homes: too much conflicting advice and not enough straightforward information about countertops and installation services in the local area. What began as a shared document comparing contractor quotes and material notes eventually grew into a dedicated resource covering Countertops, Lakewood CA homeowners could actually rely on.
The site’s name reflects the founders’ original neighborhood association newsletter, nicknamed “Silver and Blue” after the community’s color scheme, which later carried over as the site expanded beyond a single neighborhood to cover Lakewood as a whole.
Who We Are
Silver and Blue Blood is owned and operated by Nathan Coleman and Diane Ferreira, two longtime Lakewood residents with backgrounds in home renovation and consumer research. Nathan spent over a decade working with fabricators and installers, giving him practical, firsthand knowledge of how countertop projects are priced, scheduled, and executed. Diane’s background is in editorial research, and she oversees the accuracy and readability of everything published on the site.
Together, they built Silver and Blue Blood to give Lakewood homeowners a clear, unbiased starting point before reaching out to any installer or contractor.
What This Website Covers
Silver and Blue Blood focuses specifically on countertop and home improvement topics relevant to the Lakewood, CA area, including:
- Countertop material comparisons and pricing breakdowns
- Installation timelines and what to expect during a project
- Tips for evaluating and choosing local installers
- Maintenance guidance for stone, quartz, and laminate surfaces
- Frequently asked questions from Lakewood homeowners
The goal is to help readers walk into any conversation with a contractor already informed, rather than relying solely on sales pitches to make decisions.
Our Team
Silver and Blue Blood is supported by a small team of contributors, each bringing a different area of expertise to the site:
- Nathan Coleman — Co-Founder, overseeing technical accuracy on materials and installation processes
- Diane Ferreira — Co-Founder, leading editorial direction and content quality
- Sophia Ramirez — Staff writer covering local pricing trends and cost guides
- Marcus Odell — Contributing writer focused on installer research and homeowner FAQs
Every article is researched using publicly available pricing data, industry standards, and patterns drawn from resident feedback across the Lakewood area.
Our Approach
Content published on Silver and Blue Blood is written to remain factual and balanced, without favoring any single installer or brand. The site does not accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage, and all guidance is meant to help homeowners make informed decisions based on their own project needs and budget.