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Granite countertops are the gold standard in home finishes, prized by discerning homeowners throughout the Intermountain West. Ask any homeowner how they would upgrade their home if money was no object and you’ll find that adding custom granite is at the top of the list for most of them. So, when they set out to… Continue reading Do Granite Countertops Improve Your Home’s Value?

Custom granite can bring a unique sense of high-end style to a contemporary kitchen. The contemporary design style has become increasingly popular in home design. Home buyers and remodelers are frequently choosing this approach for their kitchens. If you are building a home or renovating your current house, consider adding custom granite countertops for a… Continue reading Using Custom Granite in a Contemporary Kitchen

Are you considering solid surface or quartz countertops for your home? These products are a popular alternative to custom granite countertops, although the cost can about the same – or sometimes more – than natural stone, depending on which designs you choose. For many homeowners, these man-made surfaces offer a look and feel they prefer to… Continue reading Solid Surface vs. Quartz Countertops: What’s the Difference?

Custom granite countertops aren’t just for the kitchen, you know. In the bathroom – especially in the master ensuite – granite tops bring unparalleled style and elegance to the room. But this durable natural stone does a lot more than just look good. The Benefits of Adding Custom Granite Countertops in the Bathroom When you add granite… Continue reading Custom Granite Countertops for the Bathroom

If you plan to add custom granite countertops in your home, you’re probably giving a lot of thought to the color and pattern. Arguably, choosing your granite slab is one of the best parts of the process. But you have more than that to consider. You also get to decide on an edge detail, a sink… Continue reading 3 Custom Granite Design Details to Consider

When you set out to choose custom granite countertops for your home, you may find the process unique, and possibly somewhat confusing. Many customers wonder why they can’t simply go online with their kitchen measurements and get a basic idea of cost. The short answer is that granite is complicated. Let’s look at the three primary… Continue reading How Are Custom Granite Countertops Priced?

Late last year, designers began mixing custom granite countertops – or mixing natural stone with quartz – in model homes and high-end remodels. Today, this mashup trend has broken into the mainstream. Builders are using it in spec homes and fix-and-flips, at virtually every price point. Have you seen this fun and fresh trend? It… Continue reading On Trend: Mixing Custom Granite Countertops

Custom countertops are very much in demand by today’s homebuyers. Granite and solid surface countertops are among the features that buyers want most, and are willing to pay extra for. Zillow Digs reports that homes that have granite countertops sell (on average) 38 days sooner – and for four percent more! – than homes that… Continue reading Custom Countertops Popular with Today’s Homebuyers

If you have considered adding custom granite countertops in your kitchen, you’ve probably heard some of the many myths and misconceptions that swirl around this building material. Before you let any of these fallacies deter you from adding high-end granite to your home, let’s take a closer look at what we know. Myth No. 1:… Continue reading 5 Custom Granite Countertops Myths Debunked

Quartz countertops are rivaling granite for the title of most popular, but it’s a relatively new trend. For decades, granite was king, and few homeowners even knew quartz slabs were an option. Quartz, which is a natural stone infused with manmade materials for strength and durability, is available in a variety of patterns and colors.… Continue reading Quartz Countertop History ​