Discussions of stone countertops almost always focused on the kitchen. There is a good reason for that. Stone is an ideal material for kitchen countertops due to its beauty and durability. But stone is also a great material for the bathroom. A stone countertop completes a vanity and adds a feeling of luxury. If a homeowner’s budget allows it, stone flooring and shower tiles are pretty awesome, too.
Assuming you are going to feature a stone countertop in your bathroom model, we are guessing you want to coordinate everything else around that choice. It is a smart thing to do. But how do you go about doing it? You can work with an interior designer if you like. But if you would prefer to do things yourself, we have some suggestions.
1. Familiarize Yourself with Stone Options
The first step is usually to familiarize yourself with your stone options. You can visit any Bedrock Quartz showroom throughout Utah to get a good look at our marble, quartz, quartzite, and granite products to choose your preferred type of stone.
2. Select Your Fixtures and Cabinets
Once you know the type of stone you prefer, it’s time to select your fixtures and cabinets. If you prefer quartz with a light base color, choose fixtures and cabinets that will complement it. Bedrock Quartz has a large selection of fixtures including sinks and faucets for you to choose from. This is also a good time to select a new toilet – if you are planning on replacing what you currently have.
Don’t worry about each of your selections being perfect in relation to the countertop stone. The selections you make in this step only need to be fairly close in terms of matching the stone.
3. Select Flooring and Wall Tiles
Your third step is to begin shopping for flooring and wall tiles. They are going to make a bold statement alongside your stone countertop, so don’t be afraid to ask for some advice when you visit a Bedrock Quartz showroom. Tell the sales associate you work with about your thoughts for the countertop. They will know what works best with a lighter marble or a darker granite.
If you have chosen quartzite, be sure to make that clear. It is easy to confuse quartzite and quartz despite the two materials being distinct and different.
4. Purchase the Countertop
If you didn’t already purchase your stone during your first visit to the Bedrock Quartz showroom, the fourth step is to make your final decision and purchase the countertop. When you return to the showroom, you should take samples of your initial selections with you. That way, you can compare them to the different slabs at the showroom.
While at the showroom, ask the sales associate about lighting options. Explain the type of look you are going for. Also be ready to offer an approximate size of your bathroom. This will help the sales associate recommend the best type of lighting for showing off that new countertop.
A Final Word on Smaller Spaces
As we close this post, we want to offer a final word on the smaller spaces bathrooms are known for. A thick natural stone countertop can unintentionally diminish the appearance of space, especially if the bathroom has either one or no windows. Selecting light-colored fixtures, cabinets, and flooring will maximize the visual perception of space.
If you are looking to remodel your bathroom, Bedrock Quartz is a one-stop shop for all your needs, from countertops to sinks and faucets to wall and floor tile. Their natural stone options work extremely well in modern bathrooms, and it should work well for you.
