Starting a kitchen or bathroom remodel is fun and exciting. Once you start looking at flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and other design elements, you can quickly become overwhelmed with choices. … MORE
Granite countertops are a popular option for home upgrades for a variety of reasons. For starters, this natural stone is incredibly strong, durable, and resistant to common forms of damage like heat, staining, scratching, etching, chips, cracks, and more. … MORE
Whether you’ve recently purchased your dream home, even if the décor is not quite to your taste, or you’ve lived in your home long enough that your last remodel is now long out of sight, you might find yourself contemplating a few home upgrades.
When you think of coastal designs that embody the classic, seaside aesthetic, you probably picture whitewashed walls, weathered wood furniture and flooring, tons of natural light, comfy, slip-covered seating, and nautical décor. You might imagine fishing nets and colorful floats, oars and anchors, and seashells galore. It’s not hard to spot this style, which brings in elements of the sun, sand, and surf.
A cottage-style kitchen can feel quaint, charming, and incredibly inviting. Features often include beadboard, painted cabinets, and a light, airy atmosphere that’s delightful and inviting.
Whether you’re ready to make an investment in your home or simply grown tired of your current kitchen design, you’ll find that upgrading your countertop surfaces isn’t as easy as picking a sample and calling it a day. There’s a bit more to choosing the perfect options and features to meet your needs and design preferences.
Part of Silestone’s Eternal Collection, the Calacatta Gold quartz design is meant to imbue your living spaces with all of the beauty and character of natural stone, including variations in color and veining similar to what nature creates. In other words, you’ll get the originality you desire, paired with the many benefits inherent to non-porous, damage-resistant quartz that is durable and easy to clean and maintain.
The mid-century modern design style hearkens back to trends made popular throughout the 1950s. In that time, designers favored a clean, simple style featuring both natural and modern materials, a pairing of neutral palettes with pops of color, and a reliance on geometric prints to enhance visual appeal.
Pairing countertop surfaces and cabinets in your kitchen design can oftentimes be a tricky balance, especially if you’re drawn to competing colors or heavy textures. Your design choices will depend on which element you want to stand out.
