Homeowner Guide for Standard Countertop Heights for Bars, Kitchen Islands, and More
If you’re planning your first major remodel or complete renovation, chances are you don’t even realize how much you don’t know. While it’s certainly fun to set up a mood board and start finding cabinets, kitchen countertops, and hardware you love, the devil is in the details.
For one thing, you may not realize that there are standard countertop heights and they vary depending on the location and the purpose of the kitchen countertop. You’ll quickly realize this when you look into cabinets and discover a range of heights to choose from.
Several design elements must come together to create a cohesive and appealing living space. And in many kitchens, cabinets, countertops, and backsplash materials are the most visible design elements.
Although countertops in marble, granite, and quartzite are always in style, there’s no denying the growing popularity of engineered quartz, which can mimic many natural stone varieties. Emerging technologies create not only authentic-looking colors and patterns but also the depth, dimension, and luminosity of a range of stone types.
A full kitchen renovation can be daunting for any homeowner, with weeks or months of living in a construction zone and the many design decisions you have to make. Even selecting new countertops for a cosmetic update can seem overwhelming because of the wide range of materials, colors, patterns, finishes, and edge designs to choose from.
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