5 Reasons You Should Invest in Granite Countertops

Besides the obvious reasons to invest in granite, for example the attractive appearance of granite counters or the fact that you don't have to worry about hot pads ever again, here are several reasons you should install granite countertops into your home. Feel free to share this list with your other half to prove to them why your home needs a Granite facelift!

1) To Compete in the Real Estate Market

Most homes being built now-a-days offer granite countertops as an upgrade or even a standard feature. Granite Countertops will definitely help increase the value of your home, and should you ever decide to sell your home in the future, you may have a hard time competing with other homes on the market if they already have granite countertops and yours does not. Often, potential home buyers may push for discounts based upon the need to renovate the kitchen. Granite countertops don’t just to increase your home value, they are also an investment and a great way to stay competitive in the real estate market.

2) Granite is a Durable Surface for Families If you are expecting to have children, already have children, or even a husband (or wife)

who is as accident prone as I am, granite countertops are an ideal surface for you! Granite can withstand common household "abuse". Of course, you should not bang on granite with a hammer (as you shouldn't with any other countertops), that aside, granite is a very durable material that can withstand much more than other countertop choices. It is more commonly heard of to break a glass on the countertop than to break the granite countertop itself. And did we mention that granite lasts just about "forever"? Keep reading: 3) Granite's Life Expectancy: Forever

Before granite is installed in your home, it is already over 100 years old, or older. Granite is formed deep beneath the surface of the ground and is found all over the world in various places from here to China, Brazil and more. While laminate countertops typically last 10 to 15 years before really needing replacement (providing you don’t have the household abuses of number 2), granite countertops will last you your lifetime and many, many lifetimes after you.

4) Cost of Granite vs Other Countertops options

Granite does not cost as much as you think, or as much as it used to. Of course the price of granite countertops will be based upon the size of your kitchen (mainly the square footage of your countertops), granite countertops are very affordable when compared to laminate, concrete, tile or any other countertops option. For example – we offer granite options that are the same price (if not cheaper) than custom laminate counter tops – not to mention, laminate will need to be replaced in 10 - 15 years, costing you yet AGAIN. When you choose to have granite countertops installed -- your initial investment will be your only investment.

5) Granite Countertops NEVER Go Out-of-Style

We all remember those popular yellow laminate countertops of the 70’s. I remember holding a bottle of mustard beside my mother’s counters and wondering if that was where the color inspiration came from. While this countertop was extremely popular during that era, today it is a sign of a severely out dated kitchen. Laminate counters go in and out of style as quickly as clothing trends. What’s trendy today may not be tomorrow. Granite countertops, on the other hand, demand they eye’s attention. They are always in style and admired. No matter when Granite countertops are installed, be it yesterday or 20 years from yesterday, granite will always be viewed as classic, premier, and pristine.

If you are interested in designing your kitchen or bathroom with beautiful, timeless granite, give us a call! We will come to your home and help you choose a color option to fit your vision.

Our team of professionals will cut, craft, and design the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams!

Lifestone, LLC designs, fashions, and installs quality custom granite, marble, Cambria® quartz, and quartzite countertops for residential and commercial customers in the Newport News, James City County, and Williamsburg areas of Virginia. We provide free estimates and promise superior craftsmanship. Speak with one of our expert consultants about upgrading your kitchen at 757-696-1178.

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