Kitchen Countertops Options

When Jim Heaphy, a well known columnist of countertop design and fabrication visited Israel, he was pleasantly surprised. In a quaint town in Galilee called Safed, he visited the 500 year old Joseph Caro synagogue known as a center for Kabbalistic mysticism. With an ancient past, it was fascinating for him to find the kitchen installed with contemporary kitchen equipment and a unique countertop that used engineered stonework from the prehistoric synagogue itself. This niche design was a perfect blend of mystical historic design with modern tones. The kitchen countertop is the feature that attracts the attention most and focus on this aspect is important while designing or remodeling a kitchen. Various materials are available in the market today and new designs are evolving. The current trend is to use environmental friendly materials which are recyclable and durable. Onyx, a natural stone which was earlier used in places of worship or altar designs, is now the current trendy material used for kitchen countertops. When choosing a kitchen countertop material apart from aesthetic appeal, functionality has to be considered too. It is one of the most utilized spaces and a balance of function and style will be the best option. For instance, stainless steel tops do provide a futuristic and trendy look but it sometimes proves to be a real hindrance as it is noisy, you are unable to cut food on it, it is expensive to buy and fabricate. There are many other materials for kitchen countertops to choose from, some of which are mentioned below.