Many materials clamour for attention when you're researching benchtop options for a new kitchen. Once you encounter beautiful natural stone countertops, though, it's easy to forget the others even exist. Read on to discover their benefits of rock in more detail.
Expresses Organic And Varied Beauty
Stone has an organic and varied beauty that can entrance like no other material, be it timber, laminate or concrete. With granite or marble, for example, you'll have a selection of colours: pinks, greens, blues, blacks, tans and whites. While laminate and concrete offer many hues, they don't display the same enchanting swirls, speckles and veins that rock does. Such organic designs emerge over eons as slabs crack and then fill with colourful minerals that ultimately create random patterns. Imitations attempted by laminate and concrete don't capture this organic essence. With timber, while it's available in various earthy shades, it doesn't offer the same extensive range of bright hues and patterns.
Provides Durability
Stone has already existed for thousands of years in the wild, and on kitchen benchtops, it can last for many decades more. Just make sure to follow sealing recommendations. Otherwise, rock, being porous, can absorb spills that lead to staining or etching. Different species vary in their resilience. Granite benches are one of the hardest and most durable options, highly resistant to scratching and water damage. Marble is more porous, thus take extra care to wipe up food or liquids promptly to prevent damage, particularly acidic ones such as lemon or wine.
Suits Many Kitchen Styles
No matter what style your kitchen, whether modern or traditional, you'll be able to install a stone benchtop to complement its aesthetic. Beautiful white marble with dark charcoal and black streaks evoke a classic look, while uniform grey granite with a leathered finish will give the touch of grunge needed for an industrial decor. Virtually any colour of the rainbow is available in one stone or another to match numerous styles and colour palettes. You can either make a feature of the benchtop—going with dramatic hues and streaks—or else allow it to subtly blend in with the background by going with a muted rock.
Creates Cohesion Around The Home
Another reason to install a stone benchtop is that you can create cohesion throughout your home by repeating the stone in other areas—for instance, around a fireplace or feature wall in a living area, or on top of a bathroom vanity. Bathroom wall and floor tiling is another target area for a beautiful stone treatment. Don't forget about other parts of the kitchen also such as the splashback and flooring.
For more information on kitchen benchtops, reach out to a supplier.
