Granite is among the most popular option when it comes to natural stone countertop materials in kitchens and bathrooms. And it’s for all the reason you’ve likely heard: it’s durable, it’s perfect for DIY maintenance, it screams beauty for an affordable cost. But one thing people often forget is that granite is diverse and downright beautiful.
The type or style of granite you choose can have a huge impact on the overall aesthetic and purpose of your kitchen or bathroom.
It’s easy to say all natural stone countertop materials are ultimately the same. Many of them look alike and have the same benefits. But few things can truly match the range granite has and the diverse array of colors and designs that can be matched to it. Granite runs the spectrum of tones and hues and can find a home in nearly every kitchen or bathroom, no matter the design.
Below are some ways granite has an impact on the overall design, aesthetic and function of a room.
As a Centerpiece
Perhaps you want to design a room around a specific granite countertop material design. The great thing about granite is the array of colors and even textures in the makeup of the stone. It’s rarely one or two single colors. If you make the granite color and design the center of your aesthetic for the rest of the room, you have splashes of color to play with or perhaps want to make a darker background for a truly vibrant slab of granite. There’s no harm in starting with the countertop and working around it.
A granite island as a focal point in the kitchen quickly becomes a place where people naturally gather and share while having a place to set their plate, glass, or whatever is in their hands.
As an Accent
For the same reasons granite can become the anchor of design and color it can also be the best way to pull out otherwise subtle colors in your kitchens. Perhaps you want it to accent and accentuate the color of your cabinets, or backsplash, or curtains. The textured granite options provide this ability for you almost without limits depending on the colors you want to go with.
Granite does not always have to be the focal point, however it quietly complements any design style with ease and subtlety.
As a Statement Piece
One thing everyone can agree on is that granite is elegant. And while the textured styles may dip a little too close to rustic for some people there is the incredibly elegant and very modern option of honed slabs. These slabs of granite are more uniform in their texture and color and offer less of an array of color throughout the material in favor of a uniform tone. This can be a great option for an aesthetic leaning towards urban blacks and whites. This color contrast has stood the test of time and granite is the perfect stone to play it off of.
Further Questions
Is granite functional?
Of course! Any active home chef will tell you granite is the countertop of choice. It’s resistant to any form of heat damage and it takes quite a lot to nick or scratch it, making it a great option for cutting board materials as well. It also repels stains and requires little in the way of maintenance.
It’s sturdiness can withstand just about anything, especially if you have kids that are sitting at the kitchen counter doing an array of projects, homework and crafts.
Is granite cost effective?
This will depend on the space and cut you want for your slabs. Granite is far from the cheapest countertop option but there are plenty of ways to work with a budget.
Speaking of budget, Wisconsin Granite Design in Oak Creek has the best selection of countertop solutions and prices available. We not only offer hundreds of stone options including granite, quartz and marble to choose from, our slabs are clearly marked so that you know your stone cost upfront. For nearly a decade, we have been fabricating and installing stone countertops for kitchens, bathrooms and more throughout Wisconsin. If you have questions about your bathroom or kitchen remodel and have been longing for granite or quartz countertops, call and speak with a design specialist today, Free!