Special thanks to Architectural Surfaces for partnering with me on this post
Did you catch our lake house kitchen reveal the other day? Hope so! ๐ I wanted to dive into the details of countertops today as selecting stone can be complicated for homeowners during the building process and renovations. So, I teamed up with Architectural Surfaces today to tell you everything you need to know when selecting countertops for your home!
Before we go into detail on stone selection, let me tell you about the countertops we chose for Elmwood Lake House. We opted for the Taj Mahal Quartzite in the leathered finish from Architectural Surfaces. Honestly, we couldn’t be more pleased with them. They are SO stunning. Everything from the color to the texture and durability is exactly what we were looking for! Not to mention ARC Surfaces provides such a wonderful customer service experience. Their products, process, and customer service are nothing short of perfection.
Before I share more about why I selected the Taj Mahal and went with the leathered finish, here is some basic information on the types of countertops:
To break it down in a very simple way, high-end homes and designers most often select marble for their kitchen designs, while your everyday homeowner looking for a more affordable option will often select quartz or quartzite. I selected quartzite for a few reasons. First, it’s a good middle-of-the-road option when it comes to the price considering it’s less than marble but more than quartz. Next, I wanted the quality of a natural stone that was still durable. Last, I LOVE the warmth of the Taj Mahal and the texture of the leathered finish.
A quick note on stone finish: the three finish options are polished, leathered, and honed. You can select your finish depending on how shiny/smooth or matte/textured you want your stone. Now that our Taj Mahal has been installed, I’ve gotta say I’m a huge leathered quartzite fan.
Hope this was helpful ๐ Let me know if you have any countertop questions and be sure to visit Architectural Surfaces for all your stone and tile needs!
