Utah Kitchen Decorating Starts With Countertops

The kitchen is the heart of every home. Designing a kitchen involves many aspects. While most people want their kitchen to look beautiful, you also have to think about cabinets, surfaces and storage. Countertops are one of the most important aspects of designing a kitchen because countertops stand out.

TIPS FOR CHOOSING A COUNTERTOP
The main focal point of a kitchen is the countertops. A well-designed countertop can enhance your kitchen and add value to your home.

COLOR
The color of your countertop can say a lot about your kitchen.  A black granite countertop can give your kitchen a darker feel, whereas a white marble countertop can create a lighter, more inviting environment. Countertop colors are very important and can set the mood in the kitchen.

STYLE
The style of a countertop also affect your mood, though not as intensely as color. Countertops are simply flat surfaces, yet they can still have style. Edging on the surface of the countertop can create a whole array of different styles. A double beveled edge can emulate Victorian style, whereas a rounded edge can provide a sense of safety. A squared off edge can simplify the kitchen’s look with small details that transform the entire ambiance of the kitchen.

TEXTURE
A countertop’s texture is also a contributing factor for the feel of a kitchen. A smooth surface is ideal for all countertops, but the LOOK of the texture is also very important. The grain imbedded inside marble or granite can create motion in the kitchen, and lead your eye to look in other places.
Aggregate in concrete countertops can create beautiful and stunning breaks that are not possible in most other countertops. Aggregate also creates personal touch, separating your countertop from others.

MATERIALS / MEDIUMS
There are many different materials countertops can be made out of.  Laminate, solid surface, granite, marble, stainless steel, and some recent additions include concrete and glass. Marble and granite used to be the number one choice for those who were financially capable, but now, with so many new techniques available, there are more choices. Countertop prices have come down and now the average person is able to afford more choices.    

Different countertop materials are:

• Granite
• Marble
  
• Limestone
  
• Quartz
  
• Onyx
  
• Hanstone