Which Counter Top Material is Right for You?

Which Counter Top Material is Right for You?

Yoo_1914_Kitchen_A_P_Pro_ (7) A richly veined granite counter top adds great texture to this classic kitchen… but it requires a regular maintenance schedule to stay looking beautiful. Project designed by Kristyn Bester.

Are you easygoing but stylish? Glamorous but fussy? Rough and tumble and ready to rumble? Your family’s personality has a huge impact on which counter top material will be right for your kitchen.

Schaefer_1937_Kitchen_A_1_P (3) This unusual Icestone counter has beautiful little flecks of pearlescent shell and glass embedded in it. Project designed by Anne De Wolf.

With so many choices out there it can be hard to pin down what’s right for you.

Guitteau_1929_Kitchen_A_7_P_Pro This soapstone counter will develop a beautiful natural patina but needs to be oiled routinely to keep it looking its best. Project designed by Anne De Wolf.

Fortunately, we ran across this nifty quiz on Houzz that does a pretty great job of helping you identify the counter material that will be a perfect fit.

NeelyDonoher_1904_Kitchen_A_P_Pro_ (2) The thin, stainless steel counters on this breakfast nook are great for busy families: indestructible but still so stylish.

Take the quiz here and then let us know what your results were in the comments below!

Runyon_1928_Kitchen_A_P_Pro_ (13) This Caesarstone counter provides a crisp white counterpoint to the stylish black millwork on the windows.

For more design inspiration, feel free to join us at our Kitchens that Work Design Workshop   on Wednesday, May 27th. Get the details and RSVP here.

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