radiantquest
Ideal_Rock
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I have asked this question in a home building forum, but I think sometimes there are vendors just pushing their product so I am trying with me PS peeps.
I am building a home next spring and I am done with the floor plan/architectural stage and am moving on to interior finishes.
Originally I thought I wanted granite because for years that was thought to be the best. Now I am finding that it isn't as "special" anymore. A development went in a few miles away a year or so ago. They are so cheaply built yet still have granite countertops! I am not wealthy, but I do feel that cost isnt really a consideration when taking into account this area will be used so much over the next few decades.
I know there are so many new materials these days that I suspect that granite is no longer the best.
DH is a huge slob when he cooks so I need something that wont stain or shadow with various liquids including acids like lemon juice and wine. I know that sealing isnt a huge undertaking, but I would prefer soemthing that I dont have to reseal EVER if possible. Time gets away from me and before I know it 10 years will pass.
My kitchen will have lots of countertop space and an island with a prep sink in the middle. I want cream/off white cabinets with a tan/brown countertop and then have the island be a lovely wood with a slightly lighter countertop.
I have been looking at this website for inspiration http://www.cambriausa.com/our-collection/color-palette/ and have found some I love and some I hate.
Any and all suggestions and reviews would be appreciated
I am building a home next spring and I am done with the floor plan/architectural stage and am moving on to interior finishes.
Originally I thought I wanted granite because for years that was thought to be the best. Now I am finding that it isn't as "special" anymore. A development went in a few miles away a year or so ago. They are so cheaply built yet still have granite countertops! I am not wealthy, but I do feel that cost isnt really a consideration when taking into account this area will be used so much over the next few decades.
I know there are so many new materials these days that I suspect that granite is no longer the best.
DH is a huge slob when he cooks so I need something that wont stain or shadow with various liquids including acids like lemon juice and wine. I know that sealing isnt a huge undertaking, but I would prefer soemthing that I dont have to reseal EVER if possible. Time gets away from me and before I know it 10 years will pass.
My kitchen will have lots of countertop space and an island with a prep sink in the middle. I want cream/off white cabinets with a tan/brown countertop and then have the island be a lovely wood with a slightly lighter countertop.
I have been looking at this website for inspiration http://www.cambriausa.com/our-collection/color-palette/ and have found some I love and some I hate.
Any and all suggestions and reviews would be appreciated