Wife and I went out today for a serious look at granite options for our new kitchen counter tops. Contrary to StylingWRM granite is hardly just "rock". The variations of color and pattern can take the style challenged (insert de-I) and make one remember one's not so good days using various chemicals of one's youth.
We spent about an hour and half looking, taking pictures for future reference and getting samples. Unfortunately the samples frequently bare little resemblance to the totality of the slabs so when you bring them home and look at them it's hard to remember what you really saw. Then we saw an actual counter top in the showroom that was from a style we thought we really liked and I was not pleased with it at all. This brings up doubts as to trusting one's judgment looking at the slabs.
We also went looking at new sinks and faucets. This was much more rewarding. The space for our sink is very small so our options are limited. But we found a very innovative design that appears to optimize the use of the space and give us the room for large pots and pans that we want.
Finally we looked at bar stools. There's a great place in town that offers a wide variety of styles and customization of almost all of them in terms of finishes and fabrics.
We probably won't get real seriously into purchasing until Pulisha has her baby since Wife is going to providing outsourced parenting assistance for the notorious C and J of Pu's Corner fame.
3 comments:
I tell ya, that granite selection stuff is not easy!! The samples rarely look like the slab. Find a warehouse and start with the slabs. Once you find something you like there, then you're on the right path!
glad this is one thing I don't have to worry about! :)
omigosh - new barstools too! how exciting.
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