Custom Countertops for the Kitchen and Bathrooms

One way to make your home look more upscale and sophisticated is to install custom countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. With beautiful counters made of marble or granite, your whole room is instantly transformed and updated. Stone adds a unique elegance that simply cannot be found using wood or synthetic materials.

While there are many different materials available for countertops, stone is considered an ideal choice for many reasons. More than just beautiful, granite and marble are easy to maintain and will last a lifetime. Stone is a valuable way to customize your kitchen and bathrooms so that they are more functional and add elegance to your whole home.

Kitchen Countertops: The surfaces of your kitchen get a lot of use. From food prep to paying bills or playing cards, families tend to gather around your kitchen countertops for a variety of activities. Inferior materials simply cannot withstand the wear and tear as well as stone. Marble and granite are highly durable and make a smooth surface for completing all of your daily tasks.

Bathroom Countertops: Just like your kitchen, bathrooms tend to have a lot of traffic in and out. Stone countertops will not only impress your guests but they add value to your home. Granite and marble give the whole room a unique and elegant appeal. Stone is an ideal material for high-humidity areas, like bathrooms.

Because there are so many colors and shades of stone available, it is very easy to incorporate it into your current décor. You are sure to find a marble or granite countertop that will appeal to your style and compliment your home design. You will want to inspect your countertop in person as each piece has its own unique shadings and colors.

The design team at Affordable Surface Products in Greensboro, NC is ready to help you choose beautiful granite or marble countertops for your kitchen or bathroom. Our installation experts will travel up to 50 miles to service our clients in Winston Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Burlington, and Elon. Click here for directions!

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Selecting a Stone Color for Your Home

Natural stone is available in many shades and colors.  Selecting the perfect color for your home can be a daunting task. Keep in mind that stone countertops and tiles are long lasting and will not need to be replaced often.  Therefore, it is important that homeowners choose stone colors that they will love for many years to come.

Colors play a dramatic role in the overall look of the room.  In rooms that receive a lot of light, you might decide to use a dark stone.  A dark countertop surrounded by slightly lighter cabinets is a popular and traditional look.  Cool colors, like blue and green, tend to make a room feel more spacious.  Warm colors, like brown, yellow, and red, give a cozy feel to your room.

Often, homeowners will choose stone colors that match their existing color scheme and paint colors.  While this approach may work, keep in mind that paint colors can be easily changed should you find a stone that appeals to you but does not match your current room.

The best plan is to select the stone color that you love.  Try not to focus on how it will match your existing room, just choose the color that you think is most beautiful.  You will be more satisfied and excited about your new stone if you choose a color that you absolutely adore rather than one that you think will match.

Once you choose a stone, you can then paint your walls a complimentary shade.  Keep in mind that even the smallest sample of natural stone contains a wide range of colors.  It is a good idea to paint a spot on your wall to decide if the color you choose blends well with your stone surface.

Let the design experts at Affordable Surface Products In Greensboro, NC help you choose the stone slab or tile in a color that will compliment the style of your home.  Fill out our online contact form for a free quote or visit our showroom.  We are conveniently located to serve homeowners in Kernersville, High Point, Winston-Salem, Burlington, and all areas in the Piedmont Triad.

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