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So you’re starting a major kitchen remodeling! Have you considered the possibilities of granite for your counter surfaces? Strength and durability aside, this material comes in such variable colorations and textures that a kitchen granite countertop could add considerable drama to your kitchen design. Practically speaking, it’s easy to clean, it can deal with hot objects, and if you’ve got kids it will take whatever they can dish out. You can have the best of both worlds; a distinctive looking room made of a stone that can also withstand an active family.

Between the wide range of granite colors and the differences in internal graining, there is an almost limitless combination of looks you can achieve in your kitchen planning. For example, a black granite countertop with small gold flecks would add a dramatic contrast to all white cabinetry, while the same black counter, with cabinets of darker wood, may infuse a bit of smoldering elegance. If you’re not fond of the high polish and shine that many of these custom countertops exhibit, then you can easily acquire a honed stone instead, where the sheen is more natural.

And why stop just with the granite countertops, while you’re doing the kitchen remodeling? If there’s a table right in the kitchen, or if you have an attached dining room, then you might want to consider granite table tops too. These can be elegant as well as utilitarian, withstanding damage probably better than any other table surface. Or if granite is still a bit out of your financial range, then perhaps Corian countertops or table tops might work for you. This product, manufactured by DuPont, is supposed to be similar to granite in appearance and qualities. However, the reviews suggest that not everyone has had a positive experience, so you’d need to consider the cost of going with granite now compared to a new renovation in a few years.

With custom granite countertops now being so popular, the range of options is wide open as you start on your kitchen remodeling. By now, every major home renovation company includes this stone as one of the available possibilities, and they will arrange not just the cutting of the material to meet specific design specifications, but will usually handle the granite countertop installation as well. If you invest in granite for your kitchen, you are not only creating a beautiful room, but something that will endure for a long time to come.