You have been toying with the idea of new countertops. You like marble, granite, and quartzite, but have been unable to determine whether the cost of natural stone is worthwhile. We are willing to bet that you have heard the following argument in support of stone countertops more than once: they will increase the value of your home.
Stone countertops increasing property values is a generally accepted principle. But there are never any guarantees. Trends shift. Preferences change. Your home is worth only what others are willing to pay for it. So if stone countertops are on the outs at any given point in time, they may not help you get the highest price for your home. But that’s okay. Not all the value in stone countertops is financial.
Does stone elevate your enjoyment?
One way to explore the non-financial value of granite or marble countertops is to ask yourself a few poignant questions. The first is whether stone elevates your enjoyment of the home you live in.
Think about how much time you spend in your home. If you are like most people, the only environment that comes close is the workplace. You might not enjoy your work environment, but you should enjoy your home. More importantly, you cannot put a price tag on that enjoyment.
Sometimes it is worth investing in features that make you smile every time you see them. It might be worth creating your dream kitchen with the knowledge that you will truly enjoy using it to prepare food, entertain, etc.
Does stone enhance your mood?
More than one Bedrock Quartz customer has related to us how their new stone countertops acted as mood enhancers. Stones like marble and quartzite can influence emotions through what is known as color psychology. For instance, warm earth tones can make you feel cozy. They can promote family bonding. On the other hand, cool whites and grays can encourage clarity and calmness.
The look and feel of natural stone might make you feel better. If that is the case, why not embrace it? Enhancing your mood with natural stone can only make your daily life better.
Does stone connect you to nature?
A connection to nature is important to a lot of Utah homeowners. Local architecture demonstrates as much. So your preference for stone countertops might be due to the fact that they connect you with the great outdoors.
Imagine new stone countertops in a kitchen connected to the great room. In the great room, there are floor-to-ceiling windows providing fantastic views of the Wasatch Mountains. There may be no greater joy for you than sitting at that granite island with a hot cup of coffee as you watch the sun dance across the distant peaks.
Does stone inspire your conversations?
Materials like marble, quartzite, and granite are great choices for kitchens used extensively for entertaining. The right colors and veining patterns can encourage friends to gather around the countertop for a glass of wine and a good conversation. But that’s not all. Stone can also be a conversation starter all by itself. It can inspire you and your family to talk with one another in ways you never have before.
New stone countertops may or may not increase the resale value of your home. But there is more to stone’s value than just dollars and cents. Stone offers intrinsic value that cannot be encapsulated in a sales contract. If you are looking for intrinsic value, stone is worth the investment. At least that’s how we feel here at Bedrock Quartz.
