Over the last 10 years, granite countertops have become popular with homeowners, after first being popular with designers for decades. Granite is available in hundreds of colors, from various shades of white to browns, reds, greens, blues, and black. The most popular tones are brown and beige. As well as being hard, granite countertops can take hot items, like pots and pans, and is very stain resistant to hot grease and oil. Granite countertops are unique because no two pieces of granite are exactly the same, therefore granite provides an interesting design element and adds certain richness and texture to your home not found in other surface. Granite countertops can create a brilliance and elegance that is only found in nature. Granite adds a personality and character to countertops that is unsurpassed. Granite countertops have a natural beauty that is capable of complementing any tone of wood or style of cabinets.

The color and unique veining of marble has made it one of the most sought after natural stones. The beauty of marble comes from the way it is created. It is formed from either limestone or dolomite rock that is subjected to extreme heat and pressure. These conditions cause the rock to transform, creating the distinctive veining that defines marble. Marble is a very beautiful stone and inherently elegant. Its white brightness cannot be matched by granite. Because it is a widely available stone, it is often one of the less expensive natural stone options. The beauty and value placed on marble countertops also means that it will add value to your overall home. The classic beauty of marble can make these countertops a showstopper in your home. As long as you take the necessary steps to protect your marble from potential scratching or staining, it can remain a beautiful focal point in your home for years to come.

Quartz is quickly becoming one of the most popular countertop surfaces among homeowners and designers. This beautiful man-made material, which consists of natural stone fused with polymer resins, is here to stay! It offers a number of positive features like consistent beauty, extreme durability, and almost no maintenance. Natural stone is unique, which means that each slab is different from the next. In contrast, quartz offers uniformity in terms of both color and pattern, so you can be sure that the countertop you select in the showroom is the same as the slab you will get. Quartz is one of the strongest surfaces available on the market. The engineered product resists stains, so it can combat spills and splashes from things like juice, coffee, oil, and more. It’s also scratch-, water-, and chip-resistant. One of the best reasons for selecting quartz is that it’s a non-porous surface. Because quartz doesn’t breed bacteria or other microorganisms, you can have peace of mind knowing that your hygienic countertop is a safe place for prepping food.  Cleaning is a breeze with just some warm water, a soft sponge, and a bit of soap if needed. Another plus is that quartz countertops don’t need to be sealed, waxed, or re-polished, unlike other natural stone products. In fact, sealing quartz can actually ruin the look of the polish over time.

Premier Countertop design is blessed to call Aggieland our home.  We had the opportunity to support KAMU-TV, our local PBS station, by donating countertops for their home studio.