Why you should consider countertops for your homes and buildings

Refresh Your Home with New Countertops

The kitchen is the heart of the home in many ways. It builds the homeowners’ memories, from family dinners and parties to recipe exploration and a barrage of messes to clean up. You also spend a lot of time in the bathroom, and you don’t want to have features that are outdated or grungy. You want to have surfaces for your indoor spaces that are durable yet appealing.

Countertop are an important feature in kitchens, bathrooms, vanities, fireplaces and other areas of your home, business or other building.

Why are your countertops an important part of your home? Here are some benefits of renovating your existing countertops. These reasons, in addition to your own, will show why you need to renovate your countertops periodically.

1. Countertops increase your resale value.

If you’re looking to sell your home or building, having a granite, quartz, marble, solid surface, dekton, soapstone or another type of countertop will work in your favor. Nearly one in five people looking for a home prefers a granite countertop (or another durable, up-to-date material). Potential buyers will see this as a plus because these countertops are more aesthetically pleasing. They will see your kitchen or other space as a place they can begin to collect their own memories. In general, your home will become more valuable.

2. High Durability

Many materials, such as granite or another type of stone, will last many years compared to more budget-friendly options. Certain materials withstand the general wear and tear in kitchens and bathrooms. While you want to take care of your countertops, you don’t have to worry as much about water damage, knife nicks, and the splattered grease from last night’s dinner.

3. Countertops add an aura of sophistication.

Regardless of your personal style, granite, quartz, marble, solid surface, dekton, soapstone and other types of countertops will increase the appearance of your kitchen, bathroom or another room. They can be as subtle as you want them to be or even be the centerpiece of your overall design. If you choose a stone-based countertop, no slab is the same, so you are truly getting a unique countertop for your home. The veins, swirls and specks all vary. The possibilities are endless.

4. Easy to clean.

When you install a new countertop, a huge selling point is that they are easier to clean than other less expensive types of countertops. Several cleaners are on the market to clean your granite, soapstone or other types of countertops. Of course, a little soap and water also goes a long way.

Add an element to your home that ties a room together. Your countertop is your blank canvas for the above reasons and more.

Dogwood Stone Ltd can help you cultivate and make your countertop dreams a reality. Dogwood Stone Ltd is located in Coquitlam, BC and offers countertop installation and fabrication services to keep your home or building looking its best.