Choose the best granite for a country bathroom

Not everyone out there is looking for a sleek and ultra-modern bathroom remodel. The rustic feel of a country bathroom is one which reminds many of the older homes of Nashville, or of a more relaxed home that they haven’t had the chance to live in.

A great granite bathroom cabinet countertop for your country themed bathroom can make all of the difference, but which is going to be best?

Why choose a granite countertop in the bathroom?

First, granite is a long lasting material that resists wear, damage and water better than nearly any other material you can find. In addition to these practical considerations, style wise, what says ‘rustic’ better than natural stone? Don’t be fooled by laminates and other imitators – they start to look like flimsy modern reproductions all too quickly.

Color selection

A country granite bathroom can come in all manners of color. The most often used styling cues are rustic browns, yellows, blues and greens in pastels – natural colors! With exposed wood being so common in country homes, people choose to include a granite bathroom cabinet countertop which is appropriately colored.

This makes yellow to brown granite popular. See the selection available at our location in Nashville, such as Sunset Gold, Carioca Gold, or Giallo Veneziano as examples of this color palette. Try something a little darker if you’re using a darker wood like teak, rather than the commonly light colored pine. Examples of our own granite that goes well with darker wood includes African Juperana Tier or African Madikwe.

Grain selection

Country bathrooms are commonly very simple and fitting with the local landscape – that’s how homes were built back in the day, with what was on hand in the immediate area.

Those of us here in Nashville are spoiled for choice. Our Africa Range has some exciting options for your bathroom cabinet countertops, but think about whether or not a more local looking grain might be better for your home. Either choice is sure to last for years and look great, but think about what you’d naturally find in the middle Tennessee area.

The finish of the granite used for your cabinet countertop

There are many finishes available for the granite used for your bathroom cabinet countertop. The best for a country bathroom are:

• Leathered
• Vintage
• Natural cleft
• Honed

Each of these finishes gives an old world look that will not be possible if you have it polished completely smooth.

Start looking around all of the granite options we have on offer at our Nashville, Tennessee store to start thinking about what a true country bathroom would use. The suggestions made in this article are a great starting point, but only you will know for sure. That’s why we show you everything we have – it’s your choice to make!

The hallmark of many modern kitchen designs in Nashville is stark black kitchen countertops. For those who want a stone that lives up to this design, for its durability and resistance to heat, they will be wise to read on and discover three excellent choices.

A black marble kitchen countertop

Yes, marble can be black! We’re listing this one first as there are not many strains of marble that are truly black, most will be interwoven with white, but dark examples are available for your black kitchen countertop. Take a look at our own Dark Emperador as an example of this. You’ll see that from a distance it is quite dark, but on closer inspection there are many lighter colors in it. If you need something darker, read on as we have some excellent examples.

Black granite kitchen countertops

Few stones in the world do black for your kitchen countertops quite like granite, you’ll have the absolute widest variety of colors and graining to choose from. For those that must have the purest black granite countertop, our own Absolute Black or Black Galaxy are excellent choices. If you want something with a little bit more life and movement to it, try Black Beauty, Verde Butterfly or Black Pearl as examples of what is available out there.

For something really different, Volga Blue is an example of a black granite with some white and flecks of blue – creating a truly striking kitchen countertop.

Black quartz for kitchen countertops

I saved the darkest for last here as quartz countertops feature some of the deepest and most pure of black colors available. They will all have some slight graining and other colors in them, that’s the nature of natural quatz countertops, but you can surely find some very dark options.

As an example of what is out there, take a look at our own Dragon Black, Dreis, Atlantis and perhaps the blackest of all that we have on offer, Dinux.

Browse around all of our stone products on offer and find that perfect black stone for your kitchen countertop in Nashville, and the entire Tennessee area.

Black bathroom countertop options

Dark or black bathroom countertops are an incredibly stylish and modern look. Choosing the perfect bathroom cabinet countertop to fit your black bathroom can be difficult as so many people use white marble for their bathroom cabinet countertops – but what about black?!?

We’ll look at some excellent choices, most being available at our location in Nashville, to make sure that you get the black bathroom you want, and one which will last through many showers, and morning shaves.

Black quartz bathroom countertops

Quartz countertops have long been featured and used in homes all over Nashville and Tennessee, and it has been used in a wide variety of rooms. It may be an even better choice for the bathroom cabinet countertops in your home as it is resistant to the microorganisms that grow all too easily in a constantly wet environment. This easy to care for stone is available in many colors, but the black options can be absolutely stunning, like looking at a rainbow dancing in a background of black.

You can choose bathroom cabinet countertop in quartz from something that is nearly a solid black like our Dinux, to something like our Atlantis which has flecks of white in it. Quartz countertop choices are wide, all while never giving you worry over longevity or cleanliness.

Black granite for bathroom cabinet countertops

There is perhaps no stone on Earth as diverse in its use as granite. It can certainly fit right into your bathroom cabinet countertop plans with ease. Granite countertops will last for longer than anything else in your bathroom and look great the whole time as it is very resistant to fading and can stand up to scratches.

Granite is unique because its colors range from the complete black of our Absolute Black range, to the intricately colored Vola Blue with its flecks of color that catch light. All you have to worry about is how much black you want versus how much color you want to sparkle under your vanity lights.

Black marble for your bathroom cabinet countertop

Finding truly black marble is difficult. There are certainly darker options, but a true black like you’ll find with granite and quartz just is not possible. If you absolutely have to have marble for your cabinet countertops, try our Dark Emperador as an example. There are elements of black in it, along with white, dark brown and shades of grey.

The two best materials that you can use for your black bathroom cabinet countertops are quartz and granite, with marble being something that you could consider if you don’t want it pitch black. We have all of these on offer through our website, and at our shop in Nashville. Check out each of our cabinet countertop slab options to find the exact style that works best for the bathroom that you envision.

Remodel bathroom with granite countertops

Have your old laminate bathroom cabinet countertops had it? Are you tired of them peeling up when they get wet? You should be, things getting wet is what happens in a bathroom!

What is the best option for remodeling bathroom counters when you want a cabinet countertop in your home in Nashville that will last for years to come? The answer is a granite countertop: it will stand up to wet conditions, last for years and can take a few things being dropped on it without fear of scratching.

The incredible visual appeal of granite countertops

When people think of stone they all too often think of those grey things out in their yard. This is the type of thinking that leads people to choose flimsy laminate when they want flashy and interesting colours in their bathroom after a remodel.

As you can clearly see from our own range of granite slabs used for cabinet countertops in bathrooms, the styles, designs and color selections are wide. From light brown, to grey flecked with white and black, a red tinged dare that will make your counter pop, to modern and sleek black. The colors available for cabinet countertops are much wider than those grey rocks in your yard!

The wide variety of granite cabinet countertops available

Not only is there a wide variety of colors, but there is also a wide variety of grains and patterns. A great grain can be like art work that has a practical use. Each and every one of them will have the same benefit of longevity and stain resistance – all you have to do is sort through all the options and find the style that most perfectly fits your ideas for your cabinet countertops.

The low maintenance cost of granite

You can use granite for your cabinet countertop for years without ever having to do anything special. If your granite slab is properly sealed before it is installed you’ll have your maintenance cut down to nearly zero over the years you own it. You can keep it simple with a regular cleaning, just like any other surface will need, using a mild soap and some water, or a specialty stone cleaner that is no more difficult to use than soap and water!

Ideas for updating bathroom countertops to increase home value

When you’re getting ready to resell your home in Nashville’s competitive market, or flip one you just purchased, few things can increase the value as much as a great bathroom remodel. What can you do to get the most valuable bathroom possible? It all comes down to materials and fixtures!

Choose long lasting hard surfaces

Remodelling a bathroom with the goal of increasing value, only to use cheap laminate, is a bad mistake. There is no value in it as it will not be seen as a long lasting option by anyone with any knowledge of the remodelling game.

The best choices you can make for your hard surfaces, including the countertops and flooring, are stone. This includes:

• granite countertops
• quartz countertop
• marble countertops

Stone bathroom cabinet countertops will be sure to last for years, impress anyone who walks into your newly remade bathroom, and they last for years. Home value is directly linked to the value of the materials used – cheap materials lead to cheap prices. You can’t expect to install plywood and get marble prices, no matter how good the laminate imitates it!

Fixtures

One great sink or faucet can make all the difference. Look at the items most often used in your bathroom and think about how much more valuable a space is if you love looking at those items. Try to shy away from gaudy trends that can turn people off, go for classic and simple.

For a real bonus, consider for a certain fixture will look with your granite, marble or quartz countertop. Proper coordination always leads to a better overall look.

Reface your cabinets

This is a cheap and easy remodel that can instantly upgrade how new your bathroom looks. Doors and cabinets take a lot of abuse that adds up over even one year. If you’re already installing new cabinet countertops, just $150 – $300 per door you can have an all new looking bathroom. Just make sure that your cabinets are structurally sound. If water has infiltrated and started to expand the wood you may not be able to slap some new paint over them to correct it.

Change the shower head

Is your shower head looking scaly and old? Find a stylish new one. I know that every time I walk into a bathroom I look at the shower – it is where I’m going to be everyday at least once and I want to get under a shower head that looks clean and interesting. This $100 fix can add more value than you think as people find your shower inviting.

If you think that some long lasting hard surfaces are best for your bathroom remodel, check out our wide range of granite, marble and quartz slabs available in our Nashville store. You’ll be sure to find the piece that adds value and style to your bathroom. For visual inspiration, check out the bathroom cabinet countertops in our bathroom gallery. Remodel the bathroom to increase home value and earn the most out of your investments.

What type of stone to use for bathroom countertops

Choosing a stone for your bathroom cabinet countertop is a natural decision. Their graining, flecks of color and durable beauty will look great, and function well for years to come. Not only that, but stone is also resistant to wear, easy to maintain if you have them sealed properly, and come in a variety of textures and unique looks.

We’ll look at the three most often used stones for cabinet countertops in Nashville, so that you can figure out which is the right type of stone for your bathroom..

Using marble for your stone bathroom cabinet countertop

There is no mistaking the elegance and refined beauty of marble. It has been used for countless centuries to decorate the most luxurious of homes, and using it in yours will surely increase the beauty and value of your home. You can find it in many colors, from nearly pure white, to a pale pink to a dramatic dark. Take a look at our own marble slabs as examples of what your bathroom cabinet countertop could use.

There is a drawback to using marble for your bathroom cabinet countertop: if it is not sealed properly, with a silicone sealer, it can stain rather easily. Once your marble is polished to perfection, be sure to have it sealed up so that you never have to worry!

Granite is a popular choice for stone bathroom cabinet countertops

Granite is known for a rich and interesting look. It is an extremely hard rock (any harder and we’d call it heavy metal!) that is formed by volcanic activity. This forged in fire origin makes it extremely durable. It is nearly impossible to scratch, it has excellent resistance to heat, and is resistant to bacteria. This bacterial resistance is especially important in a material used for a bathroom cabinet countertop as things tend to get wet there!

Granite is more stain resistant than marble, especially the darker colors, but with a little sealing your cabinet countertop can look the same as the day you bought it for years and years. Click here to check out the extensive granite range available at our Nashville location, if you’d like to see a striking varieties of color and graining.

Choosing soapstone for your bathroom cabinet countertop

Soapstone is a good choice as it is incredibly resistant to liquids. This non-porous nature is an advantage in a bathroom. It is a bit softer a material than most other stone, certainly softer than the ones listed above, and this does make it slightly more likely to chip and break when you use it as a cabinet countertop.

The other drawback to soapstone is that you can have it in nearly any color you like – as long as you want grey or dark grey! There aren’t exactly a wide variety of colors or graining available, hence why many people wind up with granite countertops, or even quartz countertops, for their cabinet countertop..

Your home in Nashville deserves an excellent stone bathroom countertop, we offer a wide variety of marble and granite that will make your bathroom really stand out. Take a look around and see the actual granite or quartz that could be used for your bathroom cabinet countertop, not just a sample!