The Case for Granite
Thinking About Granite Countertops For Your Home?
You're not alone. In fact, granite countertops continue to be among the most highly valued features in homes across America and throughout the world. Why? Because granite countertops are every bit as safe as they are beautiful, practical and durable.Survey Says: Consumers Dream of Granite
By overwhelming majorities, American adults prefer granite to any other countertop surface for their dream kitchens and they believe that granite countertops increase the resale value of a home. So found a survey of 2,021 U.S. adults conducted in October by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Marble Institute of America.The survey asked respondents which countertop surface they would most want in their dream kitchen. At 55 percent, "granite countertops" was the most popular choice, followed distantly by "synthetic stone" at 12 percent. When asked how much they agree with the statement "granite countertops increase the resale value of a home," 90 percent of respondents either strongly or somewhat agreed.
Celebrities Say: Granite Rules
It's not easy to get a peek in the homes of the rich and famous but if you're lucky enough to be invited inside a celebrity home, chances are good that you'd find granite countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms. From celebrity chefs to movie stars, granite is their first countertop choice. A few examples:- Though he's looking to sell, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz decked out his "MTV Cribs" Hollywood home with granite countertops: https://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/real-estate/article-237113.php
- When celebrity chef Ellie Krieger — host of "Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger" on Food Network — and her husband remodeled their Manhattan kitchen, they made granite countertops a key feature: http://www.nysun.com/real-estate/cooking-show-host-s-recipe-kitchen-success/
- Designed by legendary architect Michael Graves, the 1500 Ocean Drive building is considered "the original signature condominium to grace the beachfront" along Miami's swanky South Beach. Not coincidentally, kitchens throughout the landmark building feature granite countertops: http://www.southbeachcondo.com/Condos/1500-Ocean-Drive.htm