Why Countertops are a Remodeling Priority

 

In 2020, it was reported that countertops were the most popular component of kitchen remodeling projects throughout the entire year. 2021 was no different, with an increasing number of homeowners looking to customize and expand their countertop options. Although many people are jumping on the bandwagon and looking to replace their counters, they aren’t really sure why countertops are a remodeling priority right now.

Why Countertops Are a Remodeling Priority

Every successful remodeling project begins in the brainstorming phase. Kitchens big and small require careful planning, and projects should be completed in a specific order for everything to fit right. Keep reading as our Neolith sintered stone experts talk about the importance of always putting your countertops first. 

You Can Expand Your Options

One reason why a lot of homeowners install countertops before moving on to other parts of the kitchen remodeling project is that the countertops open up the space for more opportunities. Put the stone slab down first. Then it is easier to make quick decisions and changes before installing some of the more permanent fixtures - like tiling and backsplash. Your counter should be one of the main focal points of the kitchen, so it’s crucial that everything else matches in style and color. 

Countertops Are So Practical

You probably use your countertops more than any other part of the kitchen, at least when it comes to physical activities. Countertops hold all of your items and withstand chopping, mashing, cutting, soaking, and a myriad of other things done while cooking. Designing your kitchen is fun and important, but you should make sure you have your priorities down first. You need the countertops in order to have a functioning kitchen, which is why it should be one of the first elements you add to your new remodeling project. 

Countertops Inform Other Decisions

If you are still on the fence about the other important elements of a kitchen remodeling project, having your countertops in place can give you a good jumping-off point. It serves as an important base that will inform all of your other decisions about the layout, texture, design, and structure of everything else that will go into the room. You can even get a better sense of how much labor will be involved once the big job of installing countertops is complete. 

Countertops can help you make big decisions about a backsplash, for example. With certain styles and themes of backsplashes made to match the natural elements of your counter, you can be inspired to choose something once the countertops have already been installed. 

This is Your Chance to Splurge! 

The 2022 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study reported that over one-third of homeowners decided to splurge on countertops rather than any other part of the kitchen. This was the thing that homeowners were most excited about upgrading, making it a premier choice for anyone looking to give their kitchen a new design. Rather than investing in specific features, people are choosing to spend more on important base elements that will make a kitchen both beautiful and long-lasting. 

Bring Home the Beauty of a Neolith Kitchen Today 

As a homeowner, you are no doubt excited about the prospect of transforming your kitchen into a space you’ve always dreamed of. If you are like many others on the home remodeling market today, you want a countertop that brings all the benefits of natural stone while providing even more durability and longevity. That is what sintered stone kitchens are all about. Get in touch with one of our Neolith experts today to get a firsthand look at the unique, handmade stone slabs that could be made to fit your kitchen in any shape or style. We look forward to helping you realize the kitchen of your dreams!