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In this blog post, Granite Selection"ll offer their perspective on solid surface countertops and see what makes them so popular – as well as some of their drawbacks.

Here we will explore the most popular materials used for outdoor kitchen counters and give you a breakdown of the pros and cons of each one. Let's get started!

Homeowners feel tired of the same old kitchen ideas and a new trending concept is looking into more unusual kitchen countertop ideas. Let's learn our ideas!

A kitchen for bakers is like a basketball court for a basketball player. Here we will explore six reasons why quartz countertops are the best for baking.

In this buyer's guide targeted toward the Chicago homeowner, Granite Selection will take a look at the most popular materials used for blue countertops.

The sum of weathered wood and exposed brick, building systems, lighting fixtures, and concrete, or what we call the industrial interior style, has dominated design trends since the late 2000s in various iterations. With it came the swift adoption of concrete countertops and the virtue of shaping this building material into any dimension to fit […]

Both concrete and quartz are formidable contenders for kitchen and bathroom countertop remodeling. Quartz remains a classic material, often substituted for natural stone, while concrete comes at a premium because it isn’t mass-produced. Despite this, the latter complements modern home interiors and looks just as good as quartz. So, how does concrete weigh up against […]

Many Chicago homeowners are creating granite kitchen and bath countertops, as the stone is incredibly popular across the country. But how is granite formed? What is granite made of? Is it suitable for your specific practical and design needs? We’ll try answering this and many other questions about granite and help you correctly choose a […]

Granite countertops are elegant and beautiful. Almost any kitchen top that is made out of granite suddenly becomes a work of art. Granite is surely a worthy upgrade to your kitchen. Despite its beauty, granite can be delicate and needs to be taken care of. I know what you mean, it’s made of stone right? […]

Everyone wants to have a remarkable and memorable house and since the kitchen is the heart of the home, people tend to gravitate to unique kitchen designs. But how do you travel down that fine line of unique and “over the top”? We’ve outlined ten unique backsplashes that will add visual interest to your kitchen […]