In certain cultures, food, cooking, and culinary habits are at the center of the family and social life. And in some houses, the kitchen becomes the spot around which a lot happens: not only meals and dinner parties but cooking, baking and much, much more. This is why you should always feel comfortable in this room and make it yours as much as possible. And for that to happen, nothing better than choosing the right material for your kitchen and have a great installation: Sky Marble wants to make sure you will make the right decision!

Countertops come in endless shapes, colors, and styles: there is really a million possibilities and no chance to get bored. The options on the current market make it really difficult for us costumers to simply choose one and stick with it. Or is it just me?

For practical and beauty reasons granite is still the number one choice for kitchen countertops – and not only for them! You have probably seen beautiful and shiny granite countertops in a few kitchens/ambients at this point, but have you ever wondered why this material is so deeply rooted in kitchen design?

There are many reasons homeowners are buying Granite Countertops in Chantilly VA?

• Granite is a very tough material, much more than most of the other common materials for countertops, and resistant to scratches and knife cuts, which can come in handy in a kitchen surface,
• it is also heat resistant, therefore hot pots and frying pans won’t be adding to your concerns,
• if sealed, it will not absorb any stains or liquids, making it waterproof and well maintained for years ahead.

And this does not even scratch the surface – pun intended- of what a great material granite is: besides being a functional and practical idea for countertops, it is also stunning when implemented into your space. The variety of colors it comes in is huge, and some of them can contribute to your space in different ways, for example making it look way larger than it actually is, or lighter and breezy. Honestly, those are two great characteristics you are should definitely look for in your space!

– How to choose the perfect color for your kitchen?

You might ask, and you would be right doing so, what is the most appropriate color for your space. Also, you can read our previous article here >> READ

Granite comes in an endless list of equally beautiful colors, and in order to help you fight the overwhelming feeling of the immensity of choices: here I come to the rescue. I will now present you some types and colors of granite and which style of the kitchen to pair them with:

MOON WHITE GRANITE 

This gorgeous stone can be used as a surface for a more contemporary kitchen. White cabinetry, undermount sink and matte black hardware’s will create an eye-catching color scheme when paired with the beautiful pattern of this material.

Photo Credit | Karen Biwersi and Designer Viewpoint

SUPER WHITE

You will find this material paired with a lot of kitchen styles, from contemporary to modern. This stone can be matched with a variety of colors of cabinets, therefore you won’t need to worry about color matches at all! If you have a black cabinet or prefer wood tones, this surface will help you create a very interesting contrast in your space!

Photo Credit Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC 

ALASKA WHITE

Alaska Whiteis the perfect match for white cabinetry and dark hardware. It can be used in more traditional kitchens as well as in modern ones, depending on your favorite and which one you are going for.

Interested? We love it!

Photo Credit | Sky Marble and Granite, INC

ABSOLUTE BLACK

This beautiful dark stone can be found in farmhouse kitchens and minimalist ones. With stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry, you will obtain a wonderful result.

Photo Credit |  Paul Moon Design

TYPHOON BORDEAUX

This earthy tone stone will match your traditional kitchen beautifully and looks even more gorgeous when paired with stainless steel appliances. Create an amazing color scheme with earthy tones cabinetry or white toned ones!

Photo Credit | Nicholson Builders

Conclusion 

Have you chosen yours yet? You can find a variety of other stones here and if you want more information you can request an in-home estimate! What are you waiting for?

• What to consider/expect when choosing granite instead of other stones?

Pretty is amazing, but when remodeling a delicate area such as the kitchen, the first of the things to consider is the durability of the material. Find the perfect compromise between gorgeous and rock hard solid!

Long term thinking is a great friend when remodeling or building, considering that you won’t be doing it again soon enough, and it’s better to spend a bit more in the beginning than having the trouble to change or re-do that space year after year.

When purchasing Granite, you can expect a long-lasting material: something that you will want to stick with. Granite is extremely resistant, and if well taken care of and treated, it will last (almost) forever!

And of course, since our eyes also need to feast, the colorations and styles it comes in become extremely important. We promise there is enough for everyone and so many variations that your head will spin but allow yourself to fall in love with your favorite and get started with your new kitchen!

And in case you were wondering where do all these shades and variations come from it really depends on the combination of the minerals in the stone. Some contain more potassium than others, giving them a salmon coloration, while others have a whiter and clearer coloration.

But let’s talk numbers. Another thing that you should consider is the price: you do not want to overdo it and be forced to cut on your basic needs. Well, great news here: granite is reasonably affordable! Of course, the final price really depends on the quality of your stone, but the average price is around $75 per square foot. Not bad at all, right? Think about the final look you will achieve: flawless

You can check the variety of colors here

• Is it easy to clean?

Yes, yes, yes! Thousand times yes: granite is easy to clean and maintain.

As mentioned above, a well-sealed granite counter top won’t absorb any liquids or stains, but every once in a while, (depending on how often you use your kitchen and how messy you are) you will want to clean it to make it look shinier!

Things to absolutely avoid are acidic cleaners. Lemon, lime, vinegar…not such a good idea. We highly discourage the use of ammonia and bleach: not a good combo for granite.

In fact, all these products will heavily weaken your sealant if used too much, and we definitely don’t want that to happen.

If you are gently treating your granite, it will last longer: what we recommend you to use are warm water, dish soap, and a cloth. As easy as it comes!

Following those guidelines, you will have a brand-new spotless and shiny surface. How amazing?

• Trends

Granite is a surface that has been used for years now, and the trend is definitely not on its descending curve. Many are still falling in love with its colorations and using it for countertops all over the world!

We must admit, more than a trend granite is a certainty: not only you will find it in many public places – in countertops, sculptures, sinks and so much more! – but it adapts to the most different people, social classes and styles.

It really doesn’t matter the type of kitchen you are planning, you will find one stone coloration that will match your space and perfectly marry your style, making your kitchen look elegant and flawless.

Remember, choosing the right countertop is important! Not only it takes up a big part of your space, but it can be used to modify what is around, making space look bigger, classier or accentuating other materials. Designers everywhere are coming up with creative solutions to make the homeowner satisfied, as matching two different types of granite… can you imagine the effect?

If you are worried about the constantly changing trends, simply don’t! Granite is always “in”, and it is a guilt-free choice: practical, tough and affordable for most.

Talk to your designer and make sure you love the final result: enjoy your granite!

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• The City of Chantilly

The City of Chantilly, located in the northern part of wonderful Virginia, is named after a mansion and farm of the early 1800s, which was named after a plantation of the early 1700s in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The name “Chantilly” originated in France with the Château de Chantilly – Chantilly Castle-, about 25 miles north of Paris.

The city with almost twenty-four thousand habitants hides great treasures for any taste.

If you like to go Outdoors for a walk/ hike the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a great call, or if you are planning a Sunday out with your family, the Frying Pan Farm Park it’s a great place to see animals and go on a farmhouse tour! If you have a passion for aviation, check out the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an extremely interesting museum; if you are more of a historian, then we have the perfect solution: take a look at the Sully Historic Site, and find out about the War of Secession! We are waiting for you in Chantilly!

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Reston Virginia is one of the best places to live in The United States. This fact makes its residents “tough customers ” when renovating a kitchen and choosing their Granite kitchen countertops. In the spirit of Reston Virginia’s, “Best New Town” rank, it has a history of fantastic countertops using Granite. Reston was designed and Influenced by a movement that emphasized “planned” and “self-contained” living, its inhabitants, have planned and shaped beautiful, Granite Countertops since Reston established itself in 1964. In 2018, Reston ranked as the, “Best Place to Live in Northern Virginia” by, “Money Magazine.” Its abundance of parks, lakes, golf courses, and bridle paths, as well as the numerous shopping choices, are significant factors in the magazine’s decision to award this to Reston, and Granite Countertops there have kept in step with that excellence.

Granite Countertops Reston VA

Granite is light-colored and naturally occurring, with structural integrity much more enduring than Marble. Since there were kitchen’s, granite has been a favored stone in kitchen countertop design material. Using Granite in a kitchen is academic in its choice for kitchens and gives is a sense of environment. Choices in Granite countertops have become as diverse as the minerals that make up the material itself. It is the quartz within Granite that gives this stone a soothing and lovely white shade of color, although, obtaining a true-white Granite countertop is a rarity.

Regardless of the style, Granite countertops will shine brightly when polished.  With that said, Granite countertops are available in a wide variety of natural colors. If the elusive, pure-white, countertop is too not available, there are many different variations of white-Granite. Those variations of white include, gray, black, and red or blue specs of stone throughout this natural wonder. Granite will also help a small kitchen, or as a realtor puts it, “a cozy kitchen,” appear larger and more open give. The cabinet selection will add to the effort to make a small space appear more open

Here are the top 10 fantastic Granite countertops one will find in Reston :

1-Alaska White

Although Northern Virginia’s winters are temperate compared to other States with four seasons, Reston Kitchen’s often will have a have a “blizzard warning” with Alaska White Granite. Alaska White granite is an icy blend of soft silver and a cool white, available with warm neutrals and onyx hues.

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Photo Credit | Sky Marble and Granite, INC

2-Babylon-Gray-Quartz

Babylon Gray Quartz is a first-class surface perfect for busy countertops in a busy kitchen. Choose this gorgeous gray into one’s nook and create a spectacular Granite countertop.

Photo Credit | Sky Marble and Granite, INC

3-Black Pearl

This fashion of Granite countertop will have a person taking a few extra sips of their coffee in the morning to enjoy the elegant look of their kitchen. Starting the day relaxed or unwinding with friends in the evening within a hip kitchen is what “Black Pearl” will emotionally evoke in its inhabitants’ kitchens.

Photo Credit | unKnown

4-Taj Mahal

With the Taj Mahal is one of the most important monuments and the world, the Countertops better follow suit! This fantastic material, in actuality, hails from Brazil and is an amber-colored stone with a beige background and it is somewhat transparent. It gets its name from the impression it gets from people that see it displayed on a countertop. Significant! is a bit transparent.

Photo Credit | unKnown

5-Fantasy White (Super White)

This Reston, VA favorite, AKA, Super White Granite is very special among the Granite family of stones. It mimics the look of marble but achieves the strength of the superior, Granite material, with more resistance and durability.

Photo Credit | Sky Marble and Granite, INC

6-Moon White

This style of Granite traditional and contemporary has a paradoxical value to its allure. Delicate only refers to how easy on the eyes is White is but maintaining the enduring consistency Granite for which GRanite is known, but optically a delicate-white meets the eyes.

Photo Credit | UnKnown

7-Titanium

With the root word of Titanium being, “Titan,” your Granite kitchen countertop will make a big impression. Spectacular in appearance and mirroring a natural home’s different natural setting, this will mesh with any exterior view.

Photo Credit | Hunter and Company Interior Design

8-Venetian Crème

A trip to Venice is as easy as making this choice for a Reston Granite countertop. This variety offers a creamy background and features black flecks with deep canals similar to its namesake.

Photo Credit | Unknown

9-Luna Pearl

This inspirational and rustic this Granite countertop offers complexity in its pattern of relaxing grays and vibrant whites.

Photo Credit | Unknown

10-Marble White

With Pencil Canal Marble and Granite combined is the best of both worlds in this choice of Granite count. The countertops are white granite with a marble pencil backsplash. For those caught between a marble and a hard place (Granite), this is for the choice.

Photo Credit | Sky Marble and Granite, INC

Conclusion 

Although this is a top ten list, all of the fabulous Variations of Granite Kitchen countertops above are almost equally popular. The margins between “Alaska White” (#1) and “Marble White” (#10) are minimal. One cannot go wrong with any style of Granite kitchen countertop when renovating a Reston, Va kitchen. Granite has proven to be the most enduring, beautiful and, most popular choice for kitchen remodelers. The hard part is deciding which color and style from which to choose as one will find many that mesh well with a kitchen.

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Granite countertops are one of the most famous and popular additions to any kitchen in Herndon VA. Granite countertops are so famous that, in fact, they have become a staple in nearly every household in the United States. With this immense popularity comes more variety in both colors and textures. Due to the immense popularity that surrounds these granite countertops, there are various sellers on the market. If you are looking to replace your current granite countertop or are planning on getting a new one, here are some of the best granite countertops Herndon VA:

1-Azul Platino

Azul Platino is a somewhat dark mix of both white and gray with a very bland texture. While the texture is not very special, the color combination fits well with most kitchen and bathrooms settings.

Photo Credit | RJK Construction, INC

2-African Rainbow

The African Rainbow is a very vibrant granite slab that combines colors, such as beige, gray and brown. This natural slab can be found in Nambia, and has a texture with all of the previous colors intertwining each other. Not only does this granite slab go perfectly with interiors, such as bathrooms and kitchens, but it also goes well with exteriors, such as a fireplace or any other outdoor space. Thanks to the color of the slab it does not pick up dust quickly and stays rather clean.

Photo Credit | ISD Kitchen and Bath Renovations

3-Luna Pearl

Luna Pearl granite is a strange yet beautiful variation of grey mixed with white and black spots that give it its very diverse and vivid look. Thanks to the color combination that the slab has, it fits well with kitchens and other interior spaces. The slab originated from Spain and comes in a polished finish, further improving the look of this granite slab.

Photo Credit | unKnown

4-New Venetian Gold

Ironically enough, the New Venetian Gold has no gold in it. However, do not let that discourage you from getting this beautiful granite slab. With its combination of black, cream, and gray all mixed in a variation of brown, the slab cements itself as one of the best colors for any setting. This color is from China and comes with a proper polished finish, further improving the quality and the look of the slab.

Photo Credit | unKnown

5-Sapphire Blue

The Sapphire Blue granite slab mixes both blue and brown colors to make a unique and mesmerizing blend. Thanks to the dark color of the slab it works well with most light colors and is especially good for interiors. This particular granite slab comes in a polished finish and is a color commonly found in China.

Photo Credit | Beazer Homes, MD

6-Verde Butterfly

The Verde Butterfly granite slab contains a mix of brown, black, and gray, all of which make for a very dark color that goes well with a variety of different light colored settings. Since it is a dark color, the Verde Butterfly goes well with interiors, but can also go well with exteriors. This particular color is from Brazil and also comes in a polished finish.

Photo Credit | Debra Campbell Design

7-Giallo Napoli

The Giallo Napoli is a granite slab that contains a darker shade of gold with black veins coursing through the slab. This creates a very light colored granite slab, which contrasts beautifully with darker settings.

Photo Credit | Cabinet Artistry

8-Astoria

Astoria is a granite slab that is very unique, as it has a very bright cream background along with dark colored veins making up a rainbow-like texture. It is neither very bright nor very dark and is the perfect color for any setting.

Photo Credit | MS International

9-New Caledonia

The New Caledonia stone leans a little more to the dark side with the help of its grey base while the black and beige veins give the slab its texture. Although the slab is dark, thanks to the color, the slab goes well with even dark settings.

Photo Credit | Paul Moon Design

10-Rosa Portino

Rosa Portino is a unique color for a slab as it combines both pink and black colors to make a bright yet dull granite slab. Thanks to the somewhat dull color of the slab, it goes quite well with both dark interiors and bright interiors.

Photo Credit | County Stone

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Granite countertops have become somewhat of a staple in an average household. Regardless of the house you go to, you will surely see a granite countertop somewhere. With so many different types of granite countertops on the market, possibly the most popular of them all is the white ice granite.

So, if you plan on getting a granite countertop for your kitchen, this might be the color for you. In this guide you will find everything you need to know about the white ice granite countertop.

The Color and Texture

White ice granite is one of the most famous and loved granite countertops in the country, and for good reason. Not only does it have a color that is the perfect mix of light and dark, bleak and joyous, but it can also possibly fit any and all settings in a kitchen or other surroundings.

The color of the granite slab is obviously white, with small deposits of grey stretching across. If seen from afar, you can also see the subtle blue hues in the granite, which give it the name and the distinct look. The texture varies greatly depending on where you happen to buy your granite from, but the color will stay the same.

Some white ice granite countertops have immense amounts of detail instilled within them, with some having blue veins instead of grey or a mix of both colors.

Setting

Thanks to the incredibly diverse and versatile color of white ice granite countertops, they fit perfectly into a variety of different settings ranging from dark all the way to light and bright. While it is possible for the white ice granite to look good with a contrasting brown or grey, it still looks best with either a white or very light shades of certain colors.

Colors such as white or a lighter shade of brown are also very good options that tend to look good with the white ice granite.

Cost

In many circumstances, the cost is always the deciding factor that determines whether or not people will go for their choice of granite or not. If they feel like the price is too high, people will either make a compromise, or will leave the option entirely. Unfortunately, this is also the case for the white ice granite.

The white ice granite, along with being simply gorgeous and diverse with a variety of different colors, it is often in very limited supply. This means that depending on the place where you buy it from, it is somewhere between $60 and $80 per square feet, for a 3 cm thick slab of white ice granite.

Conclusion

White ice granite is possibly the best granite for anyone to own in their house. Not only is it very good looking and incredibly versatile, but it is also quite durable. Sure it may be expensive, but its benefits and advantages speak for themselves. In conclusion, white ice granite is a great choice of granite that will fit the requirements of everyone.

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