Join us on Saturday, April 11th for ‘Ask the Experts’ In-Store Event
April 6, 2015GHBA Remodelers Council Charity Project Work Day
April 15, 2015Choosing surfaces isn’t just about how they look—it’s also about how they will perform over time. Our floors and our countertops reflect our day-to-day lives, so it’s important to choose a material that not only looks great every day, but that will also stand up to wear-and-tear and still look beautiful in the years to come.
Narrow the Playing Field
Today homeowners have more choices than ever before—for better or for worse. If the options feel limitless, it’s because they are! So we recommend starting there–with your limits. Take an honest assessment of your budget and your lifestyle, and narrow the field of choices. Don’t torture yourself with marble if you can’t afford it; conversely, don’t choose tile unless you have the time and inclination to keep all of that grout clean.
Why Lifestyle Matters
Lifestyle might be an even more important consideration than budget when it comes to surfaces, because how you interact with those surfaces will impact the value—and may persuade you to spend more, or less, to get the most for your money. You’ll be confronted with pricing in dollars per square foot, but it’s up to you to factor in things like durability and maintenance to determine the true cost.
Talk to the Experts
Dekton surface materials
After you’ve done some research online, choose a few showrooms to visit to see materials up-close, and to speak with a professional one-on-one. Just a few months ago we sat down for a discussion on Dekton and Silestone surface materials with Houston’s leading crafter of natural stone, Pavlina Papadopoulos of Pavlina Stone. In addition to helping you choose the right look, a professional like Pavlina can help guide your choice of material based on location (outdoor versus indoor) and assist you in achieving custom looks, like the book matching for which Pavlina Stone has become recognized.
More questions about countertops? Stop in to the Cabinets & Designs showroom at 4200 Westheimer, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Houzz!
