Granite countertops can inspire like no other

Posted by Joseph Marie
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Jul 20, 2015
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You have been renovating or designing your brand new house or condo. The hardwood floors are in place. The new appliances and electronics are installed or about to be installed. The security system is operational. The window coverings are perfectly in tune with the wall colors in every room. The space you’ve been changing or creating looks nice - and yet, that’s all one can really say about it, “nice”. You were, of course, aiming for a lot more “wows”, seeking to have your place stand out from all others and have a unique ambiance. Which element would provide for that? More often than not, the answer is granite countertops.

Why the countertop?

Granite countertops or other kitchen countertops and splash elements may have not been the first thing to come to mind when you were thinking about the wow factor, but it is one of the most visible and important parts of the atmosphere of any home. Even passing by and taking a quick glance at the kitchen, your guests (and you yourself) will immediately notice a discrepancy between an elegant living or sitting room and an extremely practical “no thrills” kitchen and dining area. The countertop is impossible to miss - and that is why it is important not to miss the mark on the countertop choice. Even the best kitchen design can be broken and made ineffective should the countertop be sub-par.

Why granite countertops?

Now that we have determined that it is the kitchen countertop that can make or break a great design idea, the next issue to understand is the difference between a plain countertop, an artificial countertop, and a natural stone countertop. Barring the cases where you are aiming for a minimalistic option, a wooden countertop is immediately off the table, no pun intended. An artificial countertop, pretending to be something it’s not, is also not the way to go if the beautiful natural stone countertops, such as granite countertops, are available instead. Nothing can beat natural beauty - and nothing can beat the heat, scratch, water and wear and tear resistance of granite. Granite has long been known for its great physical characteristics, which make it a great material for food preparation areas. Granite countertops are also unique each and every time - there is no artificial stone and very few natural stones that could come close to the innumerable number of combinations in which the minerals are mixed together in unpredictable and gorgeous patterns.

As unique as you

The beauty, resilience and uniqueness of granite countertops mean that there is a slab of this material waiting just for you, anxious to enter your household as an anchor element not just for the kitchen area, but for the entire house or condo. Just imagine the reaction of your guests upon seeing this splendid feature of your home. Granite has the power to transform, inspire, invigorate and dazzle - and this is exactly what you were looking for in all of the renovations, correct?

Our huge selection of stones at Pacific Shore Stones means you’ll get the Granite countertops that you’ve always wanted. Our Memphis facility houses an assortment of stones such as granite, travertine, marble, slate, soapstone, and onyx from around the world, including traditional core colors and extravagant exotics for those customers looking for stones as unique as their own designs. To know how granite countertops are installed, you may also visit Wikihow.
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