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The Finishing Touch: How to Choose a Countertop Finish

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The Finishing Touch: How to Choose a Countertop Finish

There are three important factors to consider when choosing a countertop finish: 1) the look and feel; 2) maintenance, and; 3) your kitchen or room setting. Let’s take a look at the three most popular stone finishes, polished, honed, and leathered, and see how they compare in these three areas.

Three Questions to Ask When You're Sink Shopping (and They're Not What You Expect)

Three Questions to Ask When You're Sink Shopping (and They're Not What You Expect)

AFTER SPENDING days or weeks choosing just the right kitchen countertops, the sink may seem like an afterthought. But a sink can be a beautiful complement to your countertops as well as your helpful assistant — if you choose carefully. In this article we focus on three questions you should ask when sink shopping, namely

  1. Why should I pay attention to the bottom of the sink?

  2. How can my choice of sink increase or reduce kitchen noise?

  3. What should I take with me when I’m shopping for sinks?