Every now and again we are all tempted to reward ourselves with a guilty pleasure just because we can. We find something that grabs attention. We don’t need it, but it is something we would love to have. So we buy it. Maybe for you, it is natural stone countertops.
Stone materials like quartzite, marble, and granite offer incredible aesthetics. It is okay to love them. It is natural to look at the flowing veins of a marble countertop and fall in love with what it looks like. It’s perfectly acceptable to be awestruck by the intricate striations of a granite slab.
Truth be told, stone countertops are not a critical element to sustaining life. They are not even critical to a functioning kitchen. Millions of kitchens across the country offer full functionality with laminate countertops. But it’s okay to want natural stone. And it is okay to want stone just because you love what it looks like.
A One-of-a-Kind Kitchen
Operating showrooms throughout Utah affords our team plenty of opportunities to talk with clients about their kitchen and bath designs. One thing we have noticed over the years is how often they speak about the one-of-a-kind nature of stone countertops. Whether you choose marble, granite, quartzite, or even quartz, your kitchen will be unlike anyone else’s. You can count on that.
That means a lot to some people. They love stone’s natural aesthetics, but they also love the uniqueness that stone offers. They enjoy walking into the kitchen first thing in the morning and seeing a countertop they know is truly unique. Again, it’s okay.
Not everything in a kitchen needs to be about function. Function is important, but so is a homeowner’s enjoyment of the space. There is little value in living in a house you don’t like. So if investing in a little bit of luxury is what it takes to make your house as enjoyable as possible, there is no need to shy away from doing so.
Stone Is Attention-Grabbing
Something else our customers frequently mention is how stone grabs their attention. We go back to the beautiful veining patterns and intricate striations natural stone materials are known for. Combined with a variety of colors, veining patterns and striations create visual interest and depth that cannot be achieved with other materials.
Have you ever found yourself staring at a granite countertop and getting lost in its patterns? Have you ever found yourself mesmerized by the colors and tones of a beautiful quartz surface? This is what stone does. It grabs the attention and holds on tightly.
If visual interest and depth are what most attract you to stone countertops, run with it. Do not be afraid to embrace those patterns and colors that mesmerize you every time you walk into the kitchen. It is okay to be captivated by visual interest and depth.
It Is Your Space
What we are driving at here is that you get to make the choices about what your home looks like. Every room in your home is your space. Make it whatever you want it to be regardless of current trends and opinions. If that means a beautiful quartzite countertop in the kitchen when everyone else in the neighborhood is doing laminates, go for it!
It goes without saying that natural stone’s aesthetics are incomparable. Nothing else is like stone. That is one of the things we love about granite, marble, quartzite, and quartz. You can love stone materials for the same reasons. Aesthetics being important to you is just as valid as your concerns about function and durability. Come to one of our Utah showrooms to have our experts get you started with your kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, outdoor kitchen or custom fireplace.
