C&G Marble & Granite, LLC
Countertops are an important element in your home. Your eyes are drawn right to them when you enter a room, especially as often-used items, such as toasters, fruit baskets, and even soap dispensers, usually live upon them. They are workspaces, and storage spaces, and can even act as places to eat. Because countertops play such an important role in day-to-day living, you want to give them the appropriate attention when renovating your space.
When thinking about countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, you need to consider a few factors–namely style, function, and cost. These factors will help you decide which countertops to choose and will affect how you feel about them going forward.
There are several elements involved in style. You’ll need to think about color, materials, shapes, and layout. For countertops specifically, the color you choose will need to complement the other colors in the room, such as that on the backsplash, counters, and walls. Nearby shapes are important to consider, too. If your backsplash is a busy pattern or your wall color is bright and bold, you may want to choose countertops that have a cleaner, simpler look. If the surrounding colors are more muted or plain, you may want countertops that bring in color or geometric design.
In terms of material, several excellent choices offer slightly different features, so it’s important to know what you need and what is important to you. Marble, granite, and soapstone are natural stones, which means they can withstand heat. That said, marble is softer than the other two and more easily damaged. Quartz is a natural stone, as well, but quartz countertops are usually man-made composites of mostly quartz material with some other elements used as binders. Quartzite is a great option because, while it is a natural stone, it is extremely hard and durable, making it a practical choice as well as a beautiful one.
The expert professionals at C&G Marble and Granite can help you select the best countertop material for your project based on the style you love.
Function refers to how your countertops will be used. Are you looking for countertops that will act as a workspace? Or will they be more decorative? The way you want to use your countertops can affect which kind of countertops you will choose. For example, if you plan to use your countertops while you are preparing food, you may want to choose a material that can withstand heat and won’t stain easily, such as granite, soapstone, or quartzite. If your countertops are for your bathroom, you want countertops that won’t show water stains. If your countertops are for somewhere else in your house and are more for decoration or display purposes, you can choose a more fragile material that may have the exact look you are dreaming of.
Budget is an important part of choosing countertops for your home or business. At the end of the day, no matter what your top choice may be, you have to be able to afford whichever material you choose. Some materials are more pricey than others, but even if your budget is tight, there is a stone out there that fits your vision and functional needs. We aim to keep your costs down by being a one-stop shop for your stone countertop needs, from stone selection to installation.
The team at C&G Marble and Granite are experts on every stone we offer, and we will help you choose the right stone for your project. No matter what style you are going for, we have stone options within your budget that you will love. We will custom cut the stone you choose so it fits perfectly in your space, and expertly install it so it is secure and looks the way you want it to. No matter the scope and scale of your countertop project, our experienced professionals will take you through the entire journey–from choosing a stone to countertop installation–to give you the results you’ve envisioned.
