TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT COUNTER TOP
Your choice of kitchen countertop depends on more than your color and texture preferences. Your kitchen lifestyle is a key factor also. A hardworking countertop is necessary if you do a lot of cooking. If entertaining is more your style, a beautiful presentation surface may be best.Here are some tips on how to choose a countertop that's right for you.
When choosing material for a kitchen countertop we usually think of laminate -- or stone, if the budget allows. Architects Ernesto Santalla and Andreas Charalambous of Forma Design in Washington, D.C., think a bit outside the box in their quest for countertop materials that are functional and durable but also unusual.
When selecting countertop material, the two men first look at the home's overall decorating scheme. This helps them choose a finish appropriate to the rest of the decor. Many of their clients are willing to consider less common countertop materials such as stainless steel, concrete, zinc and copper. Here are some tips on how to choose a countertop that's right for you.
Types of Counters to Choose From
When choosing material for a kitchen countertop we usually think of laminate -- or stone, if the budget allows. Architects Ernesto Santalla and Andreas Charalambous of Forma Design in Washington, D.C., think a bit outside the box in their quest for countertop materials that are functional and durable but also unusual.
When selecting countertop material, the two men first look at the home's overall decorating scheme. This helps them choose a finish appropriate to the rest of the decor. Many of their clients are willing to consider less common countertop materials such as stainless steel, concrete, zinc and copper. Here are some tips on how to choose a countertop that's right for you.
Types of Counters to Choose From
Stainless Steel Counter Tops
Stainless steel blends well with most any décor, highlighting wood cabinets beautifully. And it provides a heat resistant, anti-bacterial surface that requires minimal maintenance.
