Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:23pm
by kathy
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…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:22pm
by kathy
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…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:21pm
by kathy
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,…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:20pm
by kathy
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…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:18pm
by kathy
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…
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