Sunday 16 August 2015

Colourful Stone Benchtops: Granite Colour Options for Modern Kitchens


One benefit of choosing stone kitchen benchtops is the assortment of colours and patterns you can choose from. Granite, for instance, is available in an expansive selection of colours ranging from the lighter neutral tones to the darker earthy shades in Melbourne and elsewhere. With that much variety, it can be hard to choose the right benchtop or countertop for your contemporary kitchen. Here are some of the top favourite granite colours to help you make a good decision. Solid, Dark Colours Dark-coloured countertops and benchtops look great in minimalistic kitchens that play around with neutral colours. Black and white kitchens are proof of that. If you are going for the same effect, colours like absolute black or earthy dark green tones are two great options. Their darker hues go so well with chrome fixtures, light-painted cabinets, and nickel hardware.
http://www.cuttingedgestone.com.au/info-articles/colourful-stone-benchtops-granite-colour-options-for-modern-kitchens.html

Friday 14 August 2015

Beautiful Stone Benchtops: Great Marble Alternatives for Your Kitchen


According to the latest in kitchen benchtops, natural stone is quite a big deal this year. Many homeowners in Melbourne who are remodelling their kitchens are using them to raise the values of their home and their return on investment. While natural stone benchtops do have a certain allure to them, the elegance of white marble is a classic look many are still after. If you want to get with the times but still get that beautiful marble effect, here are a few stone benchtop options for your project. Caesarstone Caesarstone benchtops have gained popularity in Melbourne and throughout Australia in recent years, enough to rival the crowd favorites, quartz and granite. With a wide selection of fetching colours, textures and patterns, it’s not really a surprise. White and other neutral-coloured caesarstone benchtops are a beautiful addition to contemporary and even traditional kitchens.
http://www.cuttingedgestone.com.au/info-articles/beautiful-stone-benchtops-great-marble-alternatives-for-your-kitchen.html

Wednesday 12 August 2015

Choice of Kitchen Materials: A Comparison of Stone Kitchen Benchtops


When conducting a renovation project for your Melbourne home, you’ll be making a lot of decisions regarding the materials to be used. If the kitchen is receiving a major overhaul, among the choices you’ll have to make involves your benchtops. If you want a luxurious look and outstanding durability, stone kitchen benchtops are top considerations. Lifestyle website Inside Out noted that natural stone possesses unique qualities that lend a certain beauty and style to a kitchen. While many options are available today, granite and marble remain the leading choices for stone.
http://www.cuttingedgestone.com.au/info-articles/choice-of-kitchen-materials-a-comparison-of-stone-kitchen-benchtops.html

Monday 10 August 2015

Stone Benchtops: Unique Characteristics and Benefits of These Fixtures


Food is a physiological need, indicated by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as the most basic of requirements for living. It’s no wonder, then, that the kitchen is considered the “heart” of the home—and when it comes to home improvement, the kitchen is at the top on many homeowners’ lists. Furthermore, people who are looking to buy new homes in Melbourne pay a great deal of attention to the kitchen. When it comes to the kitchen, the benchtop is one of the most crucial components. If you are having your kitchen built or remodelled, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is the material to be used for your benchtops.
http://www.cuttingedgestone.com.au/info-articles/stone-benchtops-unique-characteristics-and-benefits-of-these-fixtures.html