Spectrum Studio
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Indianapolis with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a double-bowl sink, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a mediterranean open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and granite benchtops.

Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and panelled appliances.

Photos : Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for an expansive traditional open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with granite benchtops, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Photography: Lisa Sze
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and panelled appliances.

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, stainless steel benchtops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback and an integrated sink.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and multiple islands.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bahamas White granite kitchen countertops Fabricated and Installed by Cary Granite http://carygranite.com/

Designer: Tracy Rasor Photographer: Dan Piassick
Traditional kitchen in Dallas with granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

White Springs Granite
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and slate floors.

Cosmic Black granite is shown in this project! Search the specific granite name, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.