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Reasons to Install a Natural Stone Benchtop in Your Kitchen

13 October 2020 by Heather Howell

Kitchen remodelling can be fun, but it can become overwhelming when you need to make multiple choices about the various components. One way to start is with a beautiful natural stone benchtop that will give your kitchen a stunning focal point. Here are several reasons why natural stone is an excellent choice.

Colour Options

With rock, you'll have a vast colour range to pick from including black, white, blue, green, tan, and endless other hues. Each stone type such as granite and marble, for example, varies in the hues and patterns they present. Combined, these types provide a virtually full-colour palette. Such diversity is crucial when designing a kitchen space and trying to harmonise all the different areas like flooring and cabinetry.

Allows You to Simplify Everything Else

Colourful and elegant, natural stone counters allow you to keep other materials simple and minimal. For example, you could fit white cabinetry in laminate or timber, paired with a simple white tile splashback. But with a stunning stone benchtop spread around the room, the decor will look anything but bland. This makes it easier to design your new kitchen with a simple contrast between the benchtop and everything else.

Versatile

Natural stone counters fit in many styles including rustic, farmhouse and industrial. Thus, if you decide to redesign the kitchen in the future, you can keep the counter and change the colours and styles of the surrounding components. This is not so easy with other less-versatile counters made of stainless steel or laminate, for instance.

Long-lasting

Natural stone is able to withstand the vicissitudes of daily kitchen life — though you need to protect it with an appropriate sealant. Most stones are porous to different degrees. This means their surface is covered in minuscule pores that can trap liquid and food droplets, which can subsequently etch and stain the counter. A sealant covers these tiny holes, forming a smooth surface that is more hygienic and less likely to spoil. However, it's still advisable to wipe up spills promptly and to use trivets for hot pans. With care, natural stone benchtops will last for many years.

Potential to Make Your Home More Desirable If Selling

Natural stone gives a kitchen an upscale look that many people love. Thus, if you're considering selling your home in the next few years, installing a popular and attractive material such as stone could add to the appeal of the kitchen and thus your home in general. A beautiful countertop will enhance the entire kitchen decor, making other nearby elements look better also. 

Reach out to a professional for more information about stone benchtops. 

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