When it comes to renovating or installing a new kitchen, the work is mostly done to improve the look of the room, and a quality countertop can really make a beautiful difference to the aesthetics of your kitchen. It can also be a great way to improve your functionality with new kitchens and equipment, rearranging the space to help you keep things tidier and get things done more efficiently.

Along with these obvious reasons to remodel your kitchen, kitchen countertops can also increase the value of your home. However, it is important that the type of countertop that is installed is durable and resistant; as this will ensure that they can withstand heavy use and last for a long time. This increases the value of both the kitchen and the home.

Of course, many people like the natural appearance of granite. It is reputed to be the most desirable and luxurious of all surfaces, with a deep gloss and non-repeating organic pattern that is pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately, this quality and beauty does not come cheap. However, prices are coming down: improvements in technology that allow for easier and faster cutting of this ultra-hard substance, along with new extraction techniques and growing demand that means possibilities for economies of scale and new sources, mean that the real cost of granite to you is the owner is getting better all the time.

Granite countertops really end up being a great selling point for a person who might be interested in buying their home. In fact, granite countertops will increase the intrinsic value of your home and allow you to increase the sales price of your residence when you put it on the market.

There are other surfaces, are they inferior when you think about the resale value of your home? Well obviously it depends on the buyer! Although, in general, the answer is yes, although countertops made of Corian or quartz composite have some real advantages over granite, either by being synthetic or having a synthetic component. In many ways they are stronger and harder than granite and are often comparable in price. As a comparison, Corian vs Granite, it was shown to the public in a recent study who thought Corian is: easier to clean, less porous, more stain resistant, more resistant to chipping, looks newer longer, and more easy to repair. However, they also found that the public thought Corian was less luxurious, of lower overall quality, not as durable, and less resistant to heat. However, Corian is still a very attractive option and worth considering.

However, the cheap option has to be a no-no. Laminates age quickly, and while they are by far the cheapest option, they depreciate quickly in value. A beautiful expensive sourced countertop can truly make the kitchen the heart of your home and increase the value of your property, making it easier to sell for more.