Deciding to renovate your new home? Why should the kitchen and the bathroom not reflect your style? Ordinary tiles have become quite mundane. The answer to different yet classy looking kitchens and vessel sinks is in ordering for stones like Marble, Onyx, Granite and Travertine which shall beautify your old looking bathroom or kitchen.
Which stone to choose?
Well, the choice is entirely yours. All these stones have their unique properties and uses. Also, you might consider them according to your budget as marble is costlier than the other stones. It is useful to consult one’s interior decorator or designer about the right choice of the stones for your kitchen or bathroom.
Features of the stones:
· Onyx is a unique natural stone which is formed in cold mineral springs by calcite precipitation. It resembles agate in its translucent and layered appearance. Its beauty lies in the fact that light can pass through it, making it glow at times. Also, it is available in different colors. The stone is usually associated with luxury and charm.
· Marble has been the regal stone for ages, known in history because it was favored by most kings to make memorable monuments. It is essentially composed of calcium carbonate or limestone and has several types such as calcites, dolomites, serpentines (known so as they are green in color) as well as travertines (sedimentary limestone). The most wonderful quality of all these types of marble is that they can all be polished to an extraordinary sheen and luster and look equally beautiful. However they can be extravagant for people of limited means and it is also a delicate stone which might not be suited to the rough work of the kitchen.
· The most weather-resistant and heat- resistant stone is Granite and logically, it is therefore one of the most popular natural stone on the market. Also, the reason for its popularity lies in its widespread availability. Granite is one of the most popular natural availability as it can be found worldwide. Almost two-thirds of the stone comes from Brazil, China and India. Recent studies of bacteria retention on common countertop surfaces and sinks have proven that granite is superior if it is employed for surface construction which makes it the ideal stone for your kitchenette and your bathroom. Its shining black color is quite classy and is useful to hide stains. Also, it can be easily wiped with a wet cloth.
· Travertine is the next stone to be considered. It is limestone which has been formed over a long period of time. It is porous in nature and has visible holes and is available in different shades of crème/beige, brown, pink and gold and is conveniently available in different tile sizes and slab thicknesses. Most of the largest travertine deposits are located in North America and especially in new Mexico.
Best usage areas:
· Travertine is best suited for Sinks as they are available in different shades and colors.
· Granite Kitchen Sinks are the most durable and easily maintainable. It is also a good choice for the bathrooms. Due to its hardness, it is resistant to many types of wear and is beautiful as well.
· If Onyx Sinks are carved out by careful experts then it can be almost a fine piece of art rather than just a piece of home décor. Also, its translucence and its carefully polished finish can make it glow beautifully, changing the esthetics of your home décor.
· Marble Sinks are unique as no part of the stone has the same design as another so your sink will have a one-of-a-kind property. There are numerous shades available and the different designs will spoil you for choice in helping you create elegant and artistic bathrooms and kitchens.
Going green and natural with stones is the hot topic in home décor. So, choose your stone and get going!
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