Just not granite…
What happened to the good old granite counter top? For many years, granite was the number one choice for kitchen counter tops, but in the last 10 years, less and less of it is being used, to the point that you hardly see any granite tops, especially in European kitchen designs.
The main problem is that granite is simply ‘played out’… People are just tired of it, after using it in kitchens for so many years and it’s not just in the kitchen – you see it everywhere – on the side of city buildings, on the bank’s floor, and even in public bathrooms…
The good news is that there are many great alternatives! The fastest growing segment of the counter top business is quartz – brands like CaesarStone, Silestone (Cosentino), Zodiaq (Dupont) and many others, from around the world are gaining in popularity for years now – they feel like stone but are stronger and maintenance free.
Quartz counter top by CaesarStone
Non-granite stones, like marble are being used more, especially with the introduction of new sealers that are making them a bit more practical.
Marble counter top - Minotti Cucine
Then there are glass counters, stainless steel, ceramic and unlike in the US, in Europe you still see some solid surface counters, such as Corian.
Glass Counter top - Pedini Cucine
Corian counter top - Pedini Cucine
I would love to know how a glass counter top stands up to day to day use. It’s is obviously beautiful in a photograph, but is it something the average home owner would really want to consider?
Mark – these are tempered and do hold up very well. obviously, they can be scratched, but so are other counter surfaces. Not sure who the “average home owner” is but if they’re looking for something different, and like the glass counters, this could be it. Otherwise, the quartz surfaces are still the most durable.
kitchenguy
Great photo’s i love it..
Thanks for sharing with us.
Nice post… there really are more options these days when it comes to kitchen design. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing design! Thanks for the photos!
loved the post. Great designs
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Thanks, keep up the good work.