Have you ever seen a kitchen counter top made out of recycled paper? What about bamboo?
The home improvement market is always looking to create fascinating, unusual products that will attract new consumers. As such, they have invented a number of kitchen countertops that make use of uncommon materials. These are certainly not as accessible or inexpensive as other materials, but it is interesting to see that there are individuals and designers thinking outside the box.
What’s the draw behind these different kitchen countertop materials? People enjoy having something that’s unique. Certainly pointing out your bamboo kitchen countertop makes for an easy conversation starter if you have friends or family over for dinner. The use of abstract materials isn’t necessarily practical, but some bathroom and kitchen lovers will always be looking for ways to set their home apart.
Will we see any new materials become mainstream in the home remodeling market? It’s hard to say. Who knows, maybe recycled paper kitchen countertops will become the new trend?
In the meantime, though, we can expect the majority of homeowners to stick with natural stone materials for their kitchen countertops, such as granite and marble. There is one valuable take-home message to be learned from our contemporary “countertop mad scientists:” don’t be afraid to be bold and try new things. Although it’s easy to stick with a cheap, bland kitchen countertop, you’ll miss out on the potential hit of a vibrant granite or quartz counter top.
Have you tried any unusual countertops, due to their material type, color, or installation? What lessons have you learned? What has worked for you?
Thanks for giving idea on how to choose kitchen countertops. These are beautifully designed yet are simple and easy to use.
This article is great. While there is no utopia material the thing that matters is that you choose the countertop material that best suites your needs. Granite, quartz and solid surface are all great countertop materials. Your article gives a lot of practical advice for the homeowner shopping around.
One point I would highly suggest for individuals shopping for countertops is to call references. Shopping for granite is not like shopping for a TV. Every fabricator is different. I highly encourage you to ask for a list of references and call them.
I help fabricators build better businesses at http://www.Countertops101.com and the fastest way to separate the best fabricators from the rest of the pack is through references. You will be amazed at what homeowners tell you.
It is good to know that there are unique options when it comes to selecting your new kitchen counter top material. I did not know that bamboo counter tops existed. My sister recently got her counter top replaced and was happy to inform me that the material she selected is heat resistant. It saves her time not having to worry about placing hot pots and pans on its surface.