Some of the most luxurious homes still have room for improvement, and homeowners can afford the latest upgrades. One of the main candidates for a remodel has always been the kitchen. Luxury kitchens not only increase the owner’s quality of life, but also add great value to the home. Sleek new products come out every day that add value and functionality to the kitchen of a luxury home.
Countertops have come a long way from the old Formica countertops that graced kitchens in the old days. Today, a homeowner can choose from a variety of countertop construction mediums. Countertops can be the focal point of a kitchen, so it stands to reason that people who want their kitchens to exude warmth, hospitality, and luxury select products like marble, granite, a quartz-based product called Silestone, and even concrete.
Marble is a beautiful medium for countertops. It comes in a variety of colors and is easy to care for. Usually just using mild soapy water will take care of spills. Marble speaks of high quality and a luxurious lifestyle, but there is a downside; it can splinter. Therefore, it is not recommended when heavy foods are being prepared.
The uses of concrete have greatly expanded in recent years. Almost any color you choose can be created in concrete. In fact, some people are using concrete in their kitchens as cabinets. In addition to choosing the color, you can also create designs and patterns that are stamped into the concrete. The only drawback in the kitchen is that the concrete can be scratched, so in some places it is not the most suitable.
New quartz based products are becoming very popular. Silestone is composed of natural quartz and resins. This allows the pigmentation to be used so there are plenty of colors to choose from. This product not only looks great, but is stain resistant, scratch resistant, and stronger than natural granite countertops.
Granite is, however, for most homeowners, the medium of choice. The granite countertops in the kitchen say “I am a special room”. “I am a luxurious room.” “I am a hall of distinction and quality.” They also say, “I’m too expensive,” so that’s probably a great selling point for those in the luxury home market. Add value to the house and enjoy for many years. Many people entertain in their kitchens, and jubilant guests gather to watch the chef prepare a gourmet meal, so the addition of granite countertops also adds visual appeal to the kitchen.
Remodeling the kitchen is necessary to be the most luxurious house on the market. When money isn’t an issue, a sleek kitchen can add extra conveniences to please the family, chef, and even guests.