Installing high-end kitchen and bathroom countertop materials may add value to a luxury home. Allied Stone offers natural and engineered stone slab selection options and installation for residential spaces. Here is more information about how high-end countertops add value to new builds:
Sophisticated Design
High-end countertops offer an aesthetically pleasing design for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Natural stone countertops are available in various colors and patterns, such as:
- Marble: Marble has a distinct veining and comes in both bold and neutral colors.
- Granite: Granite is distinguished by its flecked or grainy appearance.
- Quartzite: Quartzite looks similar to marble and is available with charcoal, gold, or lavender veining.
The color variety allows builders to match countertops with the overall design and color scheme of a room or home. White marble or quartzite with darker veining can convey timeless elegance. Beige-colored stones and darker shades of granite are available for contemporary designs.
Engineered quartz is a manmade material composed of quartz composites, pigments, and resin. Maestro Quartz resembles the look and texture of natural stone while offering greater durability than natural stones. Quartz counters are available in solid, neutral colors, as well as slabs with subtle or bold veining patterns.
Durable Countertops
Lasting designs with practical application can help increase the value of a home. Kitchen countertops require a stronger material, as they are high-traffic areas that function as food preparation and serving areas. Building a hardwearing counter requires a sturdy, high-performance substance.
Natural stones, such as granite and quartzite, resist cracking, making them a good choice for kitchen countertops. Durable slab selection options also include engineered quartz, which contains both quartz and resin to create a hard surface. Maestro Quartz is harder than granite. Harder surfaces help prevent scratches from knives or etchings from acidic foods like lemons.
Some stone slabs offer additional properties to keep countertops in good condition. Granite is heat-resistant, allowing the material to be installed near a stove. Natural quartzite and several types of engineered quartz require minimum maintenance to keep them looking like new.
Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen offers additional dining options and creates space for summer events like barbeques. It also allows for poolside food preparation and dining. Installing stone countertops for an outdoor kitchen creates a luxurious feel. Using a similar color or pattern for the countertops inside and outside the home offers a continuous design element, creating unity between the interior and exterior.
Granite and quartz countertops are appropriate for outdoor use, as they are durable enough to withstand the elements. Maestro Quartz is more durable than the hardest natural stone, enabling counters to resist cracking when heavy outdoor tools impact surfaces. Engineered quartz is also nonporous and does not require sealing to be mold- and moisture-resistant. This makes it suitable for a counter used for poolside food preparation.
Slab Selection at Allied Stone
Allied Stone has 50,000 stone and quartz slabs in stock. We have fabrication facilities in several locations, including Dallas, Texas. Our team is also experienced in builder’s portals, and we have an in-house helpdesk team. Contact us today to learn more about slab selection at Allied Stone.