It's the holiday season, which brings on an increase in intense meal preparation for the festivities. Our family and friends gather around, with food from the kitchen at center stage. This combination of factors brings the kitchen amenities and ambiance to the forefront. At this time, more than any other, a homeowner deeply desires a kitchen with the elements that he can be proud to own, including such things as a stone countertop, backsplash, and flooring.
How to choose
Selecting a countertop to meet the needs, habits, and lifestyle of the family members means working with a countertop expert to make choices that will also convey your style and taste. With expert guidance, a homeowner can be more confident that their final selection is one that will bring their family both joy and a high level of utility. Here are some of the considerations in the selection process
Existing decor
Working with existing cabinetry will help the homeowner visualize the pieces together to ensure they blend seamlessly. One of the existing drawers can be brought to the showroom to compare it with a variety of stone options. Seeing them together will erase any doubt or confusion about whether or not they'll work together.
Type of stone
The type of stone you choose depends on who will use it and their habits. Materials that are easily damaged are less suitable for a busy, exuberant cooking team.
Marble might not be the best option for a busy, high activity family because it's easier to etch than other options. But it also has a high-end silkiness and is a cold surface for so many projects. Maybe it won't be the object of many regrets.
Soapstone is one of the older stone materials, and although it gets a 'lived-in' look reasonably quickly, that look also oozes homestyle charm.
Quartz is incredibly durable, even though it is a bit pricier than other options. While it isn't as heat resistant as other stones, it offers a full swath of color and style choices, thanks to its engineering,
And of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention granite, as it's the staple of stone countertops. While sealing is a requirement of granite, it's one of the highest values in stone countertops that a family can buy for their forever home.
With these options in mind, it's easier to choose the right countertop for your home, whether it's through falling in love with a specific slab or moving toward one type of stone because of its functional qualities. Regardless of what kind of countertop you choose, we hope that future holidays will find you and yours beaming with pride at the beautiful kitchen elements in your home.
If you have a home, business or rental property in the Metro Phoenix area and are considering upgrading with granite countertops or other stonework features, call us here at JDM Countertops at 602-461-7559.
