Kitchen remodeling involves making many decisions. When it comes to picking the right granite for your countertops, follow these 4 tips from a professional kitchen remodeler. These suggestions help by reducing the options.
Consider Overall Design and Décor
Take into account the overall decor and color scheme of the kitchen remodel project. Countertop granite should enhance your color scheme. A warm-toned granite countertop unifies the space and creates harmony when your walls, flooring, and cabinets are also warm tones. Likewise, a cool-toned granite countertop performs the same magic if you are seeking cool tones.
Consider the overall home design and style as well. A neutral-toned granite countertop makes a great choice for a traditional or classic home. Save bold colors for modern or contemporary homes. Pick granite that accentuates instead of competing.
Pick a Granite Family
A savvy kitchen remodeler knows granite (like all of us) has a family. Picking your granite starts with picking the family.
This goes hand in hand with considering your color scheme. The three primary granite families are: cool, warm, and neutral.
Neutral granite countertops include white, gray, and beige. These colors go well with many different décor styles and produce a timeless, classic appeal.
Warm granite countertops include cream, gold, and brown tones that make your kitchen feel cozier.
Blue, green, and black granite countertops create a sleek, contemporary design with their cool tones.
Pick a family and start narrowing down the possibilities.
Think About Light and Contrast
Determine the amount of natural and artificial light in the kitchen. Rooms with abundant lighting easily handle bold and dark-colored granite. But, with dim lighting, the dark granite contributes to a dull look you certainly want to avoid.
How much contrast do you want? When creating a bold look, opt for more contrast. Pick granite that stands out and screams look at me! Select granite in a color very different from the cabinets and flooring.
If you prefer subtle contrast, choose a granite color like the cabinets and flooring.
The Best Granite Might Not Be Granite
An experienced kitchen remodeler knows the best granite for your remodel might not be granite at all. Is your kitchen home to a busy family? Does ease of maintenance factor into your decisions?
If the answer is yes to either of these questions, a kitchen remodeler that takes into account how a space is used might recommend you opt for quartz countertops instead of granite.
Quartz provides superior moisture resistance, so you spend less time and money sealing the stone. The best granite countertop for you might be a quartz countertop.
Trust Your Kitchen Remodeler
If you can’t trust your kitchen remodeler to help you pick the right granite, you need to work with a different contractor.
Inspired Remodels offers full design and build services. From initial design to finish selection, demolition to construction, and down to the final clean-up, Inspired Remodels works with you. Enjoy a single point of contact and expert project management too.
