With hundreds of colors, patterns, materials and shapes, it can be overwhelming to understand what material for your countertops may be right for you. Below, we present some ideas to take into account when choosing your the materials for you surace.

1. YOUR SPACES' COLOR PALETTE

You will first want to take a look are the colors already present in your space. You are going to want the countertop and all elements surrounding it to flow together. Consider looking at the colors you are interested in and how it interacts with the surface you want to choose.

2. YOUR BUDGET

We are not going to get into details here but we want you to understand that prices in the world of natural stones vary on the size of your surface, material and the color you choose. Our process allows you to know the square footage and price range of you interested color before we install.

3. THE SOURCE OF THE STONE

If you are the curious type of person, the origin of your stone might help you decide what you want. Quartz is the stone to go for if you want something that is manmade, while Granite and Marble are the right fit if you´d rather have natural stone in your kitchen. If you want to learn more about stone materials go read our article on the difference between quartz, granite and marble.

4. NATURAL STONE PATTERNS

Each stone has its own look and pattern, if you want a grained surface you should definitely go for granite. Marble is the perfect fit if you are looking for something that might give a more elegant appearance to your kitchen countertop while engineered quartz is the right option for you if you are looking for an aesthetically polished stone.

5. EDGE TYPES

The last item to think about when selecting the right stone will be your countertops’ edge type. We at Emerald Pearl work with different edge types that can range from the geometrically straight shape to the more detailed and curved ogee edge. We have several predesigned edge type options that you can select individually or combine, we may even help you with other edge types if you are looking for something different, you just need to contact us.
Just like we have mentioned above, it shouldn´t be a hassle to choose the right material for your kitchen, you should do whatever feels right to you and your family. The best place to start is to always look for inspiration, go to our Houzz page to find more kitchen countertop ideas