| ...granite countertops offer timeless beauty, natural durability, and unique elegance unsurpassed by your other countertop options. available in a wide variety of colors and patterns, granite counters are the premiere choice for kitchen and bath projects. we understand the significant investment you're making when you choose granite, and we're here to help you make the selection that's ri... |
| ...ver, choosing the
right countertop can be overwhelming. to help make the difficult decision a
little simpler, jcpenney home services experts offer insight on two of the most
popular choices:
granite countertops have long been the mainstay of a beautiful kitchen or
bathroom. granite is a natural stone, quarried from large stone deposits around
the world. it can have many different vari... |
| ...s or light-grain wood finishes.
"outside of paint, reinvented versions of the classic black hue are showing up
in key design elements - from faucets, to matte black appliances, to black
veined granite countertops, black windows and marble floors," says schlotter.
"the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to adding this misunderstood
neutral in the home."
... |
| ...sider a shower system with an elegant brushed nickel finish to elevate the look of your overall shower and bathroom decor.
3. splurge on luxury materials.
yes, materials like travertine tile or granite countertops can be costly, but when you’re renovating a small bathroom, you need less of those materials. adding marble tile above a small tub/shower area will cost far less than outfitting a ... |
| ...en planning for a renovation, find space for an island or a peninsula for extra seating, storage space or to create a focal point.
2000s: the 21st century ushered in stainless steel appliances and granite countertops as the epitome of the modern kitchen. while the look of stainless is not going away anytime soon, newer alternatives to granite countertops, like neolith's sintered compact surfaci... |
| ...nd instead rely on scrubbing pads designed specifically for natural stone or look for “non-scratch” on the packaging.
seal frequently. you cannot over-seal natural stone surfaces. frequently sealing granite countertops and all other natural stone surfaces maintains maximum surface protection, penetrating stone surfaces to provide superior, long-lasting resistance to staining, etching and soil bui... |
| ...rything down. and don't forget about those usually unseen spots - move appliances, cookbooks and displays so you can clean underneath them, rather than just around them. keep in mind that if you have granite countertops, you need to use a ph-neutral stone cleaner. soap, abrasive cleaners or cleaners with citrus can damage granite.
sink - a kitchen may look spic and span, but one stinky sponge c... |