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Enhancing Kitchen Decor with Granite Kitchen Worktops by Claire Jarrett
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Enhancing Kitchen Decor with Granite Kitchen Worktops |
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From the varied choices available in kitchen worktops granite kitchen worktops are fast turning into the most preferred. Helping to make the kitchen area look as appealing and comfortable as possible, the natural feel of granite adds great value to a kitchen. In fact the modular concept of kitchens that are most sought out these days can rarely be complete without the addition of granite kitchen worktops. Using granite as a kitchen worktop has become popular due to a large number of reasons. Granite is made out of naturally-occurring igneous rock after subjecting it to chemical treatment and polishing. The resulting material of granite appears as a perfect glossy sheen which helps in complimenting the look of the kitchen. Further to this its resilience is strong enough to withstand damages, chipping, and general wear and tear for a long time to come. The surface can easily be wiped with a cloth or flannel and stains hardly ever catch on except for stains due to acid spills. Generally granite is cool to touch and its smooth surface provides a pleasant feel to the kitchen. Another plus point in using granite worktops for your kitchen is that the material is able to withstand high degrees of temperature hence the heat of burning fire in the kitchen does not affect the worktop appearance in any way. Again, the waterproof quality of granite is another point that makes this a favorite worktop for the kitchen. Since various colors with designs are available in granite, matching the worktop to the kitchen color combination becomes easy. Black, brown and beige colored granites, both plain and designed are most commonly used amongst customers. Other colors that are easily seen in granite include white, grey, red, blue, green etc. The green and gold streaked designs are also a big hit among buyers. Although the general impression is that having a granite kitchen worktop is an expensive accessory, there are many online suppliers who do provide good quality granite countertops at affordable prices. These suppliers usually display their available stock along with prices on websites making it an easy process for someone wanting to look up the range to make a purchase. Installation of granite worktops is fairly easy and the edges may be curved or rounded off according to instructions. Apart from the smooth-surface finish of granite countertops, the rough or matte finish varieties also seem to have a good deal of client base. Claire Jarrett is writing on behalf of My Italian Interiors, who offer quartz worktops and black granite worktops
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