It can be agonizing to spend good money on a vital kitchen component only to discover after a while that you hate looking at it. Countertops aren’t permanent, but you sure don’t want to put in a new one every few months because the color or texture has either gone out of fashion (do you care?) or, worse, become flat-out ugly.
Renovation stalwart Bob Villa has created a primer on countertop materials, evaluating pricing materials by durable qualities and installation costs. After looking over samples of stone, wood, marble, stainless steel, concrete, tile, laminate, or solid surfaces, you should have a good idea of your taste and budget.
Be a Countertop Fashionista
Countertop choices can be as personal as those for apparel or jewelry. You’re going to have to live with your choice a while. HGTV offers a countertop questionnaire to help you narrow down your selections based on personality and fashion preferences. The attributes are for bold, conservative, or contemporary styles based on whether you see yourself as edgy, traditional, or balanced.
No matter where you roam across the blogosphere, home improvement enthusiasts claim that the number-one consideration when it comes to choosing countertops is your renovation budget. Even with tight financial constraints, you should be able to find a countertop in your materials, textures, and colors of choice.
Another consideration is why you need a new countertop in the first place. Are you looking for cost savings and durability–or are you in the market for a fashionable makeover? Will the new countertop materials complement your existing colors or kitchen theme, or will you have to change cabinets and fixtures?
Plan ahead and take your time.
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