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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