How to Choose the Right Countertop

 

 

Over the past two years, most of us have been staying at home more than ever. And the more time we spend at home, the more chances we have to look around and notice the things we would change about our homes. 

 

Something else that we’ve had plenty of time to do since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Watch TV. We would be shocked to learn that you didn’t spend at least part of the lockdown period watching several hours of Property Brothers or Love it or List it. Every episode is filled with open spaces, updated bathrooms, and envy-inducing kitchens-kitchens that could be on the cover of any magazine; they are just that beautiful!

 

Combine all the design shows you view with the number of hours you have been at home recently, and what do you get? The desire to drastically renovate your house. Let’s focus on a room most people would renovate in their homes; their kitchen if given the opportunity. Everyone has a wish list of what they would want their kitchen to feature and what it would look like. But how do you know that what you see and like in a magazine or on a TV show will truly look good in your house? 

 

Here are a few ways you can be sure you are choosing the right countertops for your upcoming kitchen renovation.

 

Visit a Showroom

This Old House recommends that anyone considering a kitchen renovation visit a showroom. This is the best way not only to see full-scale kitchen displays and get some serious design inspiration, but you will also be able to see various countertop materials in realistic kitchen settings. And speaking of materials...

 

Know the Materials

As tempting as it is to choose your kitchen countertops solely based on how they look, a material’s durability, required maintenance, and the cost must also be considered when selecting your kitchen countertops. For example, HGTV details how laminate countertops are composed of thin sheets of plastic laminate that are glued to a board, and plastic laminate comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, even ones that resemble stone! While beautiful and available in several hardwood species, wood countertops should not be used near sinks or other wet areas. Natural stone counters, cut from granite, marble, limestone, or sandstone, are porous, meaning you must seal them regularly to prevent permanent staining. 

 

Consider How to Customize

Square edges are standard on most countertops, but HGTV explains how decorative edges, although more expensive, are a great way to customize a kitchen. Another way to get creative with your kitchen countertops? Mix up the materials! If you can’t decide on just one material, think about using one material on the kitchen island rather than the rest of the countertops to make that space stand out. Another idea is to insert another material into a countertop for specific tasks-most people do this by incorporating butcher block into a countertop to make chopping even easier!

 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, trips outside our houses have been few and far between - even a trip to the grocery store can seem like a luxury nowadays! Spending so much time at home means that your list of home renovation projects gets larger and larger. If you find yourself wanting to redo your kitchen countertops, trust your friends and experts at Paramount Granite and Marble.

 

Based in the heart of Valdosta, Georgia, Paramount Granite and Marble fabricates, templates, and installs natural stone and quartz countertops for kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and fireplaces. We take pride in our fine workmanship and are committed to providing complete satisfaction to all of our valued customers. If you are looking for a professional team that produces the best countertop stonework, Paramount Granite and Marble is the place for you!

 

For more information on how we can give you the kitchen of your dreams, visit our website or contact us today. Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on everything and anything Paramount Granite and Marble. 

 

 

Sources

https://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/choosing-the-right-kitchen-countertops

https://www.remodelista.com/remodeling-101/kitchen-guide/kitchen-countertops/

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/kitchens/21016024/how-to-choose-a-countertop


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