Granite is a beautiful selection for countertops in either
bathrooms or kitchens. Read on to learn some helpful tips to consider when
selecting granite slabs for Toronto home design.
The clean, smooth look of a granite countertop can really
bring all the elements of a room together and create an artistic focal point.
When choosing granite slabs, Toronto buyers should think of it as choosing a
piece of art. There are so many different types of slabs that share the same
class, but each one is a work of art on its own. Even within the same slabs,
the many different striations and crystal patterns that nature has created
offer a unique design. No granite slab is the same as another, a characteristic
which offers Toronto homeowners and designers an opportunity to create
something amazing in their home décor.
Granite is an igneous rock that is granular in texture. It
has extremely durable properties, making it perfect for use in construction.
The natural beauty of granite is formed from heavy gasses which create pressure
in the stone. This is what gives granite its unique appearance. While different
types of granite are indigenous to specific areas of the world, no two slabs
are the same.
When selecting different décor elements (such as paint,
flooring or laminate countertops), samples are often collected from retailers
or wholesalers in order for buyers to see how they will look at home. This
process of selection does not apply to effectively selecting the colour or
pattern of a granite countertop. Even within the same slab of stone, there are
many different colours and patterns that, in a small sample, do not show the
effect of the whole slab.
Samples do not convey the dramatic effect that granite slabs can offer. There
are some examples of granite slabs that, on a small sample, look pretty boring.
However, that one small piece can be part of a far more striking slab that will
add character and style to a bathroom or kitchen. No two stones are the same,
and when it comes to selecting granite slabs, shoppers are encouraged to visit
a showroom in order to view the full range of available slabs.
Seeing the slab in full will give buyers an idea of what the
kitchen or bathroom will look like, and how the patterns will bring the room
together. Fabricators will work with buyers to highlight where they want to
make the cuts needed from the slab as well as what patterns should be laid out
on a template. On larger pieces, for example, a typical L-shaped countertop, you
will want to highlight the most striking pattern on the slab, as this will be a
major focal point of the kitchen. As there will undoubtedly be striking
differences between slabs, having the opportunity to pick out a specific slab
is important to ensure customer satisfaction. For example, slabs within the
"Green Butterfly” family can have large degree of variation, even though the
overall pattern is consistent. Gold and white flecks in one slab can be completely
absent in another; so, deciding solely on the merits of a sample can be
misleading.
When
selecting granite slabs, Toronto buyers should make every effort to see an
entire slab before making a decision about purchasing, instead of relying on a
small sample. These samples do not highlight the striking designs and
variations in stone. Making a personal selection will add to the overall style
of the countertop and bring the entire room together!