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Kitchen Design Details: Countertop Edges

Kitchen Design Details: Countertop Edges

"The details are not the details. They make the design.”  This famous quote by renowned architect and designer Charles Eames couldn’t be more true than when it comes to designing a kitchen. While the core design elements certainly create the foundation, it's truly the details that make each kitchen unique. Each seemingly small detail is significant as it contributes to the overall design aesthetic. The countertop edge profile is one of those details that can make or break or design, but the array of edge profiles available today is enormous. So how do you select the best edge profile to complement your kitchen design?  To...

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The Original Granite Bracket® Looks at More Popular Countertop Materials

The Original Granite Bracket® Looks at More Popular Countertop Materials

In our last post, we took a look at the top kitchen countertop materials preferred by consumers: granite, quartz, solid surface, and butcher block. While these surfaces took the top four spots, there are a number of surface materials beloved by homeowners. Here's a look at some more fabulous countertop materials that rank high in popularity and are also perfect candidates for our Hidden Countertop Support Brackets. Soapstone The presence of talc in this stone is what gives it a soft, soapy feel and also its name. Unlike marble and granite, soapstone is non-porous, making it completely stain resistant. It can also handle hot...

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The Original Granite Bracket®  Looks at the Top 4 Surface Materials for Kitchen Countertops

The Original Granite Bracket® Looks at the Top 4 Surface Materials for Kitchen Countertops

Yes, we have the word “granite” in our name and yes, we often refer to our countertop support brackets as “granite brackets,” but our brackets are made to support many types of countertops. All types of natural stone, in addition to engineered stone, butcher block, concrete, recycled glass, and solid surface materials (Corian) are all great candidates for our Hidden Countertop Support Brackets. Despite our name, we really don’t play favorites; we think the variety of available materials is fabulous and make for beautiful countertops. Here’s a look at the top four favorites among consumers. 1. Granite While granite has more...

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Inspiring Designs: Kitchen Islands

Inspiring Designs: Kitchen Islands

Truly the epicenter of the home, today’s kitchen reigns supreme as a bustling, multi-purpose space, and the all-important kitchen island is command central. Prep station, storage area, dining table, socializing hub, and homework central – a kitchen island can be all these things and more. There’s seemingly no end to what an island can do, and there’s no shortage of styles either. Here’s a look at a range of unique island styles to inspire your kitchen design dreams and make your home rum more efficiently. There's no lack of work surface or storage in this grand, Mediterranean style kitchen island. Plus, extra countertop...

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