When we meet with homeowners to discuss a kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, we are often asked our opinion about countertop options. Granite and quartz surfaces are always at the top of our list. Both are sleek, elegant, durable, and add significant value to your home; but they have some distinct differences. Here’s how they compare in terms of material, style, and maintenance:
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While granite continues to be one of the most popular products for kitchen countertops, new quartz and laminate designs and a resurgence of interest in wood counters are the latest trends in counter surface products among both homeowners and kitchen and bath designers.
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Countertop surfacing is often a big cost item for a kitchen or a bath remodeling project. While homeowners have a wide range of countertop options, one of the latest advances in counter products is laminate surfacing. Laminate is being talked about by kitchen and bath designers and home magazine writers because of the colors, patterns, finishes and the quality of products that manufacturers now offer.
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Quartz surfaces and countertops are rapidly gaining popularity among homeowners as well as kitchen and bath designers. Quartz is easy to maintain and is available in a wide range of colors, patterns and even textures. While primary uses of quartz continue to be kitchen and bath counters, it can also be used for backsplashes, shower stalls, shower entries, tub decking and even fireplace surrounds.
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Last week, I wrote about the new types of kitchen countertop products on the market. This week, we’ll talk about traditional kitchen countertop products. Granite continues to be the most popular product selected by our customers. Quartz is a close second. New laminate products are also getting a lot of attention.
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We are often asked about kitchen countertops, including new products to the market. If you are remodeling or replacing kitchen countertops in your home, new products to consider include wood, PaperStone, copper, glass, concrete and products made from recycled materials.
Topics: Green Products, Kitchens, Countertops
Kitchen islands and peninsulas can be designed to address a number of functions and add style to the room. We’d like to share some photos of recent projects that demonstrate some of the creative ways islands and peninsulas have been used in Central New York homes for preparing meals, storage, dining, entertaining and aesthetics.
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Small changes can make a big impact in a kitchen. Adding new counters or appliances, a sink, a backsplash, cabinet hardware, updated light fixtures and other minor renovations can create a more functional, user-friendly and attractive kitchen for preparing meals, informal dining and entertaining. Homeowners like "makeovers" because they can be done in a short period of time, they’re not too costly, there is minimal inconvenience and they can really revive a home.
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Granite is one of the most popular products used in homes because of its beauty and durability. It is expensive but also adds value to a home.
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One of the hottest looks in today’s kitchens and bathrooms is marble counters. The white and gray tones of marble complement almost any style of cabinetry and a multitude of finishes. While the look is hot, quarried marble is more porous than other popular stone surfaces (granite and quartz) and requires more TLC.
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