Granite Selection
When it comes to granite, the options can be overwhelming. From selecting a color that compliments your kitchen's style to choosing a texture that maximizes resale value, there is no one size fits all option for every kitchen. Your granite countertop can be a soft and subtle complimentary piece or a bold and dramatic pop in your kitchen.
Granite Color and Neutral Tones on Resale Value
The first and most obvious difference between each slab of granite is the color. Since granite is formed naturally, every slab will have its own unique characteristics even within the same color family. For the best resale value, it is generally best to appeal to the largest masses possible. This has resulted in the most common sales colors to be those of neutral tones, beiges, creams, and other soft colors. Examples include - Dallas White, Luna Pearl, Giallo Verona, Brown Fantasy, and Itunas White. You can check out our inventory at our showroom or on our website!
Naturally Occurring Veins and Patterns
Many people order granite in these neutral tones and bring the stone to life by selecting a color with beautiful veins, flecks and patterns. These patterns are naturally occurring mineral deposits that can add personality and uniqueness to your kitchen.
Selecting the Perfect Stone
Gilberto Orozco (CEO of RioStone) highly recommends customers visit the showroom and select their specific stone in person. This gives you the ability to map out the exact color and pattern you will see in your kitchen. Given a granite countertop can last in excess of a decade it is important to pick exactly what you want to see. Each stone is like a person's fingerprint, it is unique and carries natural patterns that are marvelous.
The Importance of Professional Installation
When selecting your granite fabricator and installation company it is critical to select a company of experienced professionals. Between the cut, finish, edging, and installation an inexperienced company may leave your countertop with cracks, chips, or stains that diminish the value of your investment. RioStone’s installation crews are seasoned professionals with over a decade of installation experience.
RioStone Serving Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg, and all surrounding areas
Local market trends can influence perceptions of a stone countertop. Granite has proven to be a timeless investment since it started taking off in popularity in the 1970’s. At the time of writing this blog, in 2022, granite kitchen countertops have never been more popular. RioStone proudly serves Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg, and all surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.
Home Value With Granite
The value of your home is predicated on a number of variables that make blanket statements impossible to make. For instance, the value of a kitchen remodel with granite will be far different for a $50,000 house and $500,000 house. We at RioStone would highly advise you reach out to a local real estate agent to determine the value of granite countertops in your local market. If you're trying to fetch top dollar for your home a new granite countertop can make your property stand out and appeal to a home buyer looking for a move in ready property.
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