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Kitchen Counters

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MBA Broker Consultants CalBRE Broker #00983670

The shiny polished look of granite is being edged out by honed granite which sports a matte finish.  Today’s trendy glass tile and recycled crafted glass surfaces are quickly replacing the standard ceramic tile counter tops.  Other recycled materials include concrete, paper, plastic, and other composites.

Laminate solid surfaces, such as Formica®, mimic the high end look of travertine at a fraction of the cost.  The simple contemporary styling of Staron (acrylic) and Radianz (quartz) can lend a luxurious personal touch.  Other custom solid surfaces include Avonite, Swanstone, and Corian®.

A butcher block counter hand-crafted from solid wood doubles as a cutting board and offers a warm, welcoming flair.  A custom designed kitchen may feature solid travertine, carrara marble, or exotic stone counters.  Modern selections include copper, soapstone, or metal such as copper and stainless steel.

Look for elegantly contrasting backsplashes with horizontal glass tiles, copper/tin/bronze square tiles, or ivory subway tiles.  More fashionable kitchens include old world hand-painted wall mosaics and embossed textured concrete that has been stained and stamped for a modernistic appeal.

From "Learn the Lingo of Houses: Reference of Real Estate Terms for Today's Industry Professionals" [Kindle Edition]


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Posted by

Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, M.B.A., e-Pro, GREEN
California DRE # 00983670
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Comments (6)

Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

It seems there are a lot of other choices than grainte counter tops.

Feb 25, 2014 06:18 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Regina, I've always liked soapstone counter tops. Last month, I toured a home that had copper on the center island. It was pretty awesome.

Feb 25, 2014 07:41 PM
Graziella Bruner
NCS Premier Real Estate - Detroit, MI
Associate Broker - Serving Wayne & Oakland County

I love Granite, but there are so many good choices out there now at some reasonable prices too.  Thanks for sharing. 

Feb 26, 2014 12:09 AM
Sarah Lynn Jaskowski
Williamsville, NY
House. Home. Today.

Why do I do this to myself?  I read all the kitchen renovation tips and tricks and can't stand my own kitchen even more.  Very nice list of options out there for those re-doing their kitchens. 

Feb 26, 2014 01:06 AM
Barbara Jenkins
Solid Source Realty - Loganville, GA
Its about THE house

I think I need this book. 22 years in the biz, and I still don't know all the lingo.

Thanks for the countertop information.

 

Feb 26, 2014 02:52 AM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Steven, you'll be amazed of the different choices.

Maria, it's nice to look at those wonderfully made countertops.  They add elegance to the kitchen.

Graziella, granite is very durable.  There are lots of choices now in the market that are budget friendly too.

Sarah, it's very interesting to know what are the latest kitchen designs.

Barbara, I'm glad you like it.  You can get a copy of the book at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQDM034 and would love to hear from you.

 

 

Feb 27, 2014 01:06 PM