Did you think granite countertops were just for the kitchens and bathrooms?? Not at all. Your home reflects your personality, allowing you to pour creativity into each room and bring your unique style to life.
It’s no secret that granite countertops are popular in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Not only are they natural stone, but they’re incredibly durable and offer a luxurious elegance that brings appeal to any room. Many homeowners opt for granite countertops because:
● They last for years
● They require minimal maintenance
● They fit any budget range
Since granite is the top choice for your countertop, let’s get creative and see how it can be useful elsewhere in your home.
1. Laundry Room
You need space in your laundry room to, well…do laundry. Whether separating or folding the clothes, a granite countertop can add visual consistency throughout the home. There are just a few key factors to keep in mind.
● Granite countertops are porous and need a proper sealant to prevent water, detergent, or other particles from seeping into the stone.
● Try to avoid installing the granite countertop directly above your laundry machines to avoid it constantly being bumped as they wash.
● If you must install the granite countertop above the laundry machines, add some space between the stone and the machine. For instance, you could add base cabinets beside the machines. Hence, the granite countertop rests on the cabinets, not the laundry machines.
2. Home office
It’s probably one of the last places you’d expect to find a granite countertop, but why not?
Granite is an elegant stone with black, white, beige, and gray colors that add elegance to any room. Thanks to the multiple designs, your home office can skip the traditional wooden look and transform itself into a modern and sleek place of business.
And since granite is a durable material, you won’t need to worry about your laptop and pens scratching the stone. Just don’t forget to add the sealant because we know those early morning or late night coffee stains are inevitable.
3. Entertainment Room
What if your entertainment room had the opportunity to complement the rest of your home while still being the best room to be in? Installing a granite countertop in your entertainment room is a no-brainer, and should’ve been installed yesterday.
As the ultimate hangout space, your granite countertop can be used in multiple ways:
● You can have a small bar installed
● You can be the snack bar where you’ll lay your nachos throughout March Madness
● You can utilize it as a small media console if your T.V. is mounted on the wall
Entertainment with a touch of elegance.
Take the granite countertops outside the kitchens and bathrooms.
Granite countertops are beautiful. They deserve to be showcased and added to other areas of your home where you feel they’ll complement your style and personality.
While these are just a few examples of where else you could add granite countertops, don’t be shy and get creative. Why else would you add a granite countertop?
P.S. Don’t forget the sealant!
Install Custom Granite, Quartz, and Marble Countertops
Personalizing your home is easier than you think and the countertop contractors at Wisconsin Granite Design are here for it. We are known throughout the Milwaukee area for our vast selection of countertop materials including granite, quartz and marble so that you are getting a unique countertop like no other.
Talk to our designers at our Oak Creek countertop store about your vision and we will take it to the next level. Incorporating granite into your home is an investment well worth making that you will admire for many years to come.