So you’re going through a spring cleaning phase. You want to make sure the entire house is clutter free and spotless. As you notice stains or cracks, or simply realize they will be difficult to maintain, it’s time to start thinking of an overhaul. Bring your vision to life and make your kitchen the most beautiful room in the house with natural stone.
With all the options and materials you can have for your countertops, the most challenging part of the transformation is choosing the stone or material. Look at your current design, the color of surrounding walls, and consider your budget. There’s never been a better time for a new counter with all the options you’re presented.
Now it’s time to start shopping. Do you want a natural stone with elegance, an eco-friendly stone that is sustainable, or one that offers little maintenance? Common options we see with homeowners transforming their kitchen starts with granite. Once seen only in high-end homes, granite has become the most popular natural stone material. If not granite, other fabrications include soapstone, slate, marble, and quartzite.
Are you looking for a particular color that complements your décor, or do you have your heart set on a pattern and texture that you find beautiful? With natural stone, you have plenty of options and directions, all transforming your kitchen. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular—and beautiful—materials.
Granite: When you choose granite, it comes in a broad range of colors to meet your needs. We all have different personalities and interests, so various colors stand out to each of us. From blue to red, brown, black, white, and different shades of each, you have plenty of options. There are hardly any seams, and the material is treated with a sealer that provides a stain resistant countertop. No two slabs are the same, so your countertop will be completely unique.
Soapstone: Available in fewer colors, soapstone slabs are commonly installed in a dark green or green-gray color. You cannot stain the soapstone material, which provides easy maintenance. Though prone to scratching, it can be easily repaired. The pliable texture and softness provides a heat resistant surface.
Slate: Like soapstone, slate is virtually maintenance free. The different between slate and soapstone is the fact that slate is slightly harder, which makes it more resistant to scratching. Its durability and natural finish provides a gorgeous look to your kitchen. You can purchase slate in one of five colors: gray, green, purple, black, and red.
Marble: There are many colors that are fabricated with marble stone, and the natural appeal is sure to add beauty to your kitchen. The heat resistant material will not catch fire, but you can see damage if a pan or tray fresh out of the oven is placed directly on the surface. The resistance of marble to scratching, breaking, cracking, and more make marble a hot commodity for homeowners looking to transform their kitchen countertop. Lasting for decades with the proper care, marble is a welcome and attractive addition to any home.
As a full-service company that focuses on the highest quality of installations and service, you’ll experience the works when you choose slabs from Stone Masters, Inc. From countertop removal to plumbing to tile backsplash and a complete edge profile, you’ll be able to effectively turn your kitchen into a beautifully designed room that makes you proud. We help you make the right decision that successfully transforms your kitchen.