Creating Unique Edges: How to Add a Personal Touch to Your Granite Countertops

Granite countertops are timeless and durable. They can add a touch of elegance to any kitchen, especially when paired with the right backsplash and flooring. But how do you get that perfect look? 

Stone International has been helping homeowners create the perfect kitchen for decades. In this article, we’ll walk you through our tips for creating unique edges on your granite countertops so you can get the custom look you want at an affordable price.

The Edge of Your Countertop is a Great Place to Start

The edge of your countertop is the part that most people see first when they look at your kitchen, but it can also be an excellent place to add a little personal touch. You may want to use a different material than the rest of your granite countertop or maybe even a different color. You might also want to add some texture or patterning to it, which makes for an interesting contrast with all that straightness around it!

What Makes Granite the Best Countertop

Granite is a natural stone that is a good choice for countertops. It is durable and beautiful, the most popular choice of homeowners looking to make their kitchens more inviting. Granite is a natural stone that is highly resistant to staining, scratches, and heat. The only way to damage granite is with chemicals or acid. This makes it perfect for use in kitchens where cooking can leave stains on other materials over time.

Granite also has many benefits when compared to quartz countertops. Quartz countertops are also very durable but do not have the same resistance to heat as granite does. This means that if you cook with high heat on your stovetop, quartz may not be the best option for you because it could chip or scratch easily from being exposed to high temperatures over time.

Another benefit of granite is its cost-effectiveness when compared with other types of stone, such as marble or limestone, which can be very expensive when compared with its durability levels versus other natural stones like granite which has many benefits like being easier to maintain than marble or limestone due to its resistance against stains caused by everyday activities like cooking food with high heat levels using gas stovetops or microwaves.

Add Texture with Inlay or Overlays.

Inlays are a great way to add texture, color, and pattern to your countertop. Inlays can be made from any material, including glass, wood, or stone, and are often used in combination with other materials for added interest. They’re also an alternative to a full-edge detail if you’re looking for something less dramatic than a bullnose or chamfered edge.

Inlay designs range from simple geometric shapes such as triangles or squares to more complex patterns like the one pictured above (called an “Arabesque”). Inlays can be placed anywhere on the surface of your granite slab, whether along its entire length or at specific points within its design, so they give you complete control over how they’ll look once installed!

Customization with Glass Tile or Mosaic

Glass tile is an excellent choice for a backsplash or countertop. It’s easy to clean, maintain, and install. Glass tile adds depth and dimension to the kitchen, allowing you to quickly and easily change the look of your space quickly and easily.

You can customize your granite countertops by mixing and matching different materials or adding an attractive finish like glass tile or mosaic.

For example, you might want to use a different type of stone for the edges of your countertops. This will give your kitchen a custom look that’s different from other kitchens that don’t have this feature.

Stone International is Your Go-To Place for Granite Countertops

Stone International is your go-to place for granite countertops. The company has been a leader in the stone industry for over 30 years, and it’s still family-owned today.

We’re proud to offer you the best granite countertop options at Stone International. We have years of experience helping customers find exactly what they need for their homes, and we can help you too. Whether you want something traditional or modern, we have it all.

So if you’re looking for something unique but still want to stay within your budget, then contact us today at (786) 930-4722!