On The Surface

While a great many consumers are choosing granite for their countertops, the trend continues to grow strong for mixing materials.  Additionally, consumers are beginning to think outside the box on the material choices to personalize their homes.  It’s important to educate yourself and understand the pros and cons so that you have no surprises later. […]

BeckySue Becker, CMKBD, CAPS, CLIPP™

Published 01/13/2009

While a great many consumers are choosing granite for their countertops, the trend continues to grow strong for mixing materials.  Additionally, consumers are beginning to think outside the box on the material choices to personalize their homes.  It’s important to educate yourself and understand the pros and cons so that you have no surprises later.

Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine requested my assistance to aid in the creation of a chart of all the material choices, the relative cost, the maintenance and repair options, and the overall pros and cons. 

View the archive for My Home Improvement Magazine (formerly Atlanta Home Improvement) which features the Kitchen & Bath Planner online.

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BeckySue Becker, CMKBD, CAPS, CLIPP™

Becky Sue Becker is a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, and Certified Living-In-Place Professional™. She is an award-winning designer serving the greater Atlanta region.