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The cost of granite countertops

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:23pm by kathy Comments Off on The cost of granite countertops

There are three main components that contribute to the price of granite countertops. Firstly, there is the cost of ready-to-use materials which almost always holds the most weight. Color, patterns, thickness, current fashion, and market demand all play a role in setting the cost. Secondly, there is delivery. Although this is often an afterthought in…

Kitchen color combinations

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:22pm by kathy Comments Off on Kitchen color combinations

Among the most commonly asked kitchen design questions are which colors and materials work best together. Let’s use three of the most popular cabinet finishes as a starting point. MAPLE Maple is a wood species, not a color, but it’s most often associated with golden- or light- to mid-brown-toned stains. These give you a ton…

Choosing the right backsplash

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:21pm by kathy Comments Off on Choosing the right backsplash

Do you need a kitchen backsplash? Before answering that question it’s important to know what exactly backsplashes are. These are sections of material that are attached to walls located behind a counter, sink, or stove. As their name suggests, people use them to protect their wallpaper or painted walls from “splashes” that occur during cooking,…

Selecting the right sink for your kitchen

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:20pm by kathy Comments Off on Selecting the right sink for your kitchen

Undermount Sinks vs. Drop in Sinks Kitchen sinks are primarily broken up into two distinctive styles, drop in and the now popular undermount sinks. The drop in sink is the most versatile because it can be utilized in any countertop surface, whereas the undermount is primarily restricted to solid surface countertops. The hottest sink on…

Granite countertop edges

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:18pm by kathy Comments Off on Granite countertop edges

Granite countertop edges can be straight, beveled, or rounded, or for a fancier edge, curved edges can be combined with straight edges in a number of varieties, or a custom edge can be designed. The least expensive edge is a straight, square edge which comes with a very minimal bevel, called a chamfer, along the…