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Where to Find Practical Design Inspiration
So you’ve decided it’s time for new countertops. Fantastic! You tell your friends, you say goodbye to your old, outdated hardware, and you immediately pull up Pinterest to start an inspiration board. The only problem? Most of those kitchens look nothing like yours.
Keeping it Simple: 3 Low Maintenance Countertops For Your Dream Kitchen
Choosing the perfect countertops is a surprisingly personal process. While some idealistic part of us may covet those pristine, bright white Pinterest kitchens, the reality of the situation is this: your countertops are both a practical and aesthetic focal point of your home. It’s not enough that your countertops look great right after they’re installed…
Granite vs. Quartz: Which is Right for Your Home?
Check out this look in our Project Gallery. As two of the most popular materials chosen for countertops, it’s no surprise that granite and quartz both have a lot to offer. Aesthetically, structurally, and economically, the two types of stone exhibit a substantial amount of overlap. However, it’s the little things that count, right? So…
Quartz and Quartzite Countertops: What’s the Difference?
Contrary to popular belief, quartz and quartzite are not the same material. As a matter of fact, they’re quite different and exhibit different properties, especially when it comes to their function as countertops. Whether you’re most interested in durability, physical appearance, maintenance, or cost, here are a few things you should know before making your…
FAQ: What Kind of Selection Does Countertop Solutions Offer
On the long list of lessons we’ve learned after over 20 years in this industry, two of the most important ones are: 1) people like choices and 2) those choices must all be high quality products. Here at CounterTop Solutions, we believe in doing our very best to always meet your expectations. Though we are…
The Benefits of Caesarstone Countertops
Caesarstone has recently become a hot topic in the quartz countertop market. Though it isn’t yet a national name, Caesarstone is becoming increasingly popular due to its physical similarity to granite paired with the traditional toughness of quartz. Like granite and its other quartz-based contemporaries, Caesarstone is a high quality natural material that has the potential…
We’re Stunned by These Washplane Sink Ideas
Want to wow guests with your bathroom? While renovating a whole room can be tempting, completely rehauling a bathroom is expensive and time consuming. Updating your sink is a great way to breathe new life into an existing room without breaking the bank. If you’re wondering how much of an impact upgrading your bathroom sink…
5 Creative Uses for Granite Remnants
Coasters Even if you only have a small amount of granite leftover, you can use small slices called granite remnants to create earthy, unique coasters. Think the pieces have to be perfect squares? Think again. Circles, triangles, and even irregularly shaped granite remnants can look especially cool stacked on your table top. End Table For…
Top 7 Kitchen Trends for 2018
These days, kitchens are so much more than just a place to prepare a meal. They’re a place for family gatherings, for making memories, taking a break from the stress of everyday life, and encouraging creativity. This creativity extends past food and into design. If you’re looking at renovating your kitchen this year (or even…
Why You’ll Never Need to Worry What Your Finished Project Will Look Like
Check out this look in our Project Gallery. One of the major concerns of customers interested in installing natural stone countertops is the fact that the exact patterns and colors present in natural stone can be, at times, a little unpredictable. In some instances, ordering a slab of granite (or any other type of natural…