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We’ve all heard it before: the often-debated question of stone or no stone. Why should I build with natural stone, ask developers and architects. Looking for some good arguments for stone? Here are ten reasons.
Granite is a fascinating material that may appeal to you when replacing countertopsOne of the main reasons people select granite is because of its natural beauty. The coloration will never change so it will always be as bright and vibrant as when it is first installed.
Artists, artisans, and architects have been fashioning monuments, sculptures, and artifacts from natural stone for over 5000 years. More recently, technological advances have not only brought the beauty and grace of natural stone right to the doorsteps of modern consumers, but also brought them closer to newer and more innovative applications than ever before.
In any home, the kitchen is the one room the sees the most activity – from preparing and cooking food, to dining, entertaining, and even working. It is obvious that your kitchen countertops should be able to withstand all that activity without having to compromise it’s aesthetic appeal.
Natural stone is as timeless as the universe. A design of creation’s own architecture frozen in time and space, it speaks a sensuous and evocative language; one of color and textures, of feelings and richness, of its passage from its geological beginnings through 4 billion years to the present day.
There’s no doubt that granite is the king of the kitchen counter arena, but don’t overlook marble as a possible choice for countertops and other kitchen, bath and home applications. Traditionally, marble has been used in bathrooms for vanities, tiles, and showers, but now there is an increasing demand from the design community and from homeowners to use marble for kitchen countertops.
When it comes to a natural material, it’s hard to find something that fits the bill better than stone — but does it fit in with a growing new trend of socially responsible construction? The idea of environmentally friendly construction dates back to at least the early 1970s, reappearing in the nation’s conscious every time energy prices take a bump.
According to market sources, industry analysts expect the phenomenal growth in the natural stone industry to continue. Fueled by a revival in the demand for natural stone in the last decade or so, the industry has seen sharp rises in output production.
It would be a mistake to say that granite is a natural stone whose time has come because it never really left. Let’s just say that, for a while, it was perhaps overshadowed by some newer, man-made products. But according to experts, it’s back in a big way.
An interesting trend is developing in the natural stone business and it signals a return in interest to some classic stones. More and more, homeowners and kitchen designers are calling for the use of white marble, a stone that has been used in this setting for centuries, but recently saw a decrease in interest due to the explosion of the granite market.
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