When you are updating your kitchen, you are investing a lot of money into the process. You will want materials that will last for a long time to come and never go out of style. The good news is that granite countertops will not look dated down the road. The material is relatively natural, and that means it will always be “in.”
Avoiding a Dated Look
The colors in granite came together without the intervention of humans. Of course, some patterns and colors will be more prevalent depending on the time, but the material won’t be out of style later.
That is also true when it comes to wood. For instance, oak cabinets might not be in right now, but oak itself is not necessarily dated. Instead, the cabinets might look dated because of the finish or door style.
What all this means is you might want to pick a timeless sort of granite. So, what does that mean?
The Selection Available with Granite
Some colors are relatively popular, but specific granite shades can only be found in lower amounts. That means that at some point, the granite you can find today will have become quarried out. That means you can’t find it anymore, and you can’t repeat the design.
Next time, the quarry might find a different location, resulting in different colors. Think of picking your counters as picking art that only comes in specific editions. You might choose to redecorate your room around the granite instead of choosing granite that matches the rest of the room, especially if you choose a more popular color. Think of ways to update the room’s look later. For example, many paint colors might go with a specific shade of the stone.
Boosting Your Home’s Value
Because granite is always going to be in, the countertops might boost the value of your house. You can get an extremely high return on the investment. In fact, you could get back as much as you paid for the stone.
For example, suppose you a buyer is looking at similar homes, and only one has granite. In that case, the counters could make a difference in their selection, as well as how much they are willing to pay for the home.
A Long-Term Investment
You will enjoy granite counters for a long time to come. That’s because they last much longer than wood or laminate countertops do. Plus, you don’t have to do that much maintenance to keep them looking great. Over the long term, you can expect granite counters to be a more cost-effective method of ensuring your home’s value. Plus, they are easy to keep clean.
Closing Thoughts
When it comes to picking materials for your kitchen renovation, you’ll want to choose something like granite. That way, you can avoid your kitchen design becoming dated. This material will help the room remain beautiful, even as the trends change.
Sources:
https://www.marbleandgranite.com/blog/2015/september-2015/why-granite-is-still-(counter)-tops
https://modernize.com/homeowner-resources/kitchen/top-5-reasons-granite-popular-countertop