Fall is one of the busiest ordering windows of the year for fabricators working toward year-end completions. The timing question isn’t as simple as a single number, though — it depends on where the material is coming from.
The Real Timeline
10 to 12 weeks is the timeframe for ordering and receiving material in containers from overseas — it’s not the default for every order. Once a slab is selected on The Slab Studio’s Santa Ana floor, timing depends on the project being ready and the fabricator’s own schedule, and it generally moves in a matter of several weeks rather than months. Fabricators planning a Q4 completion should still lock in early, but the real planning question is whether the project needs an overseas order at all.
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What to Order Now
- Warmer-toned quartzite and marble — pairs well with the deeper cabinetry and warm metal finishes trending in current kitchen design.
- Book-matched pairs for any statement application — visit in person to confirm pairing, since matches are usually finalized on the floor.
- Anything requiring an overseas order — this is the material to lock in first, given the longer container timeline.
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