15 Reasons to Use Granite in Your Home

People use granite in a wide range of design elements within their homes. It could be a countertop in a kitchen or bathroom. Or they might use it to top an island inside, or a bar outside on the poolside patio. Of course granite is one of the most beautiful building materials available to man, but there are far more benefits than just looks alone.

Whether you are building a new home or remodeling your current residence, there are so many reasons to consider using granite in your home. It is really hard to list them all in one single blog post! Here are the top fifteen, although you are sure to find more after having one of these functional works of art in your home.

1. Timeless Beauty – Granite is one of the most aesthetic stones on the planet and complements the décor in whatever room where it is used.
2. Bottomless Depth – Sunlight reflects on the surface of granite stones in a way that allows you to see the individual depth in each countertop.
3. Individual Characteristics – No two stones are exactly the same. The beautiful patterns, swirls, and other textures vary from one slab of granite to another.
4. Economic Material – Granite may be more expensive than other materials, but when you consider its longevity and durability, it costs less over its lifetime.
5. Sanitary Countertop – Because granite does not harbor germs, like salmonella and other potentially harmful bacteria, when kept clean granite is a sanitary material as a countertop.
6. Easy to Clean – Speaking of clean, you can tidy up your granite countertops with mild dish detergent and warm water. It also helps to use a soft, non-abrasive dish towel.
7. Easy Maintenance – Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations as far as maintaining the look of your granite countertops. Usually this requires periodic sealing of the surface of the stone.
8. Can Take Many Shapes – Granite can be cut into any shape you need (like arches and other curves, ovals, squares, circles, or special angles) for your kitchen, bathroom, patio, or other area of your home.
9. Withstands a Lot of Use – Granite is very durable, one of the most durable materials on the planet. It is strong enough to hold up to just about anything your family can put it through.
10. Easily Repairable – Even though granite is one of the strongest countertop materials available, it can chip if something heavy hits it. In this case, if it does happen, then a professional can repair it so that it is almost unnoticeable at all.
11. Hard to Scratch – Only a couple of surfaces beat the durability of granite, one of which is diamond. You could actually use your granite countertop as a cutting board in a pinch.
12. Cool to the Touch – If you are looking for a counter that is an improvement over your current cooking area, then go with granite. Because the stone is cool to the touch, you can use it to make candy or roll out cookie dough with ease.
13. Resistant to Heat – Forget about rings left behind from hot pans accidentally set on the counter. Granite will resist extremely hot temperatures. While it is a good idea to still use a hot plate, you could accidentally set a hot fryer on the counter without scorching or burning it.
14. Can Be Used Outside – Because granite comes from deep within the earth, it can hold up to rain and other weather-related elements. Just tell your retailer where you plan to use the granite so you get the right thickness.
15. Undermount Your Sinks – An undermounted sink makes it easier to sweep everything from the counter into the vessel and then send it down the garbage disposal.

These fifteen reasons to use granite counters in your home are just the beginning. You can use them in the kitchen or bath as seamlessly as you could as part of an outdoor patio or barbecue area. If you have a swimming pool, consider adding a low granite table to one edge to act as a poolside bar.

Before going in to pick out your granite, take some photos of the room or area of your property where you plan to install it. You might also take some small items, for example a spare tile from your kitchen backsplash or some paint chips from the bathroom. Then you can pick out the exact color of granite that best complements the other elements of the room.