Until recently, our kitchen featured pink Formica counter tops. We spent eight years pondering what would cause a person to choose such an unsettling color. Was it on sale? An overstock item at Home Depot? A cruel joke? A color-blind interior decorator? We'll never know.
We finally decided that it was long past time to upgrade our kitchen's appearance. And first to go, we agreed, were the awful pink counters. We knew next to nothing about materials or process when we first started to shop around. That quickly changed when we spent some time at TileArt of Durango. Designer Joanna Staehler explained the many available materials options and we quickly settled on granite for its durability and beauty. Next, we inspected the huge in-stock inventory of granite slabs...so many colors and variations! We settled on 'Cashmere Cream' which was a tan overall with lots of interesting bits and streaks of color splashed throughout. It complemented our existing floor tile and wood cabinets perfectly. Joanna helped us choose the surface texture (we liked the look of glossy) and the style for the edges (rounded, half bull-nose). On a roll, we also opted to re-top the vanities in our two bathrooms with the same granite treatment.
Next, we had a visit from a TileArt technician who came to our home to measure our existing counter tops using a laser device to ensure accuracy down to the nano-inch. The measurements were fed into a huge digitally controlled saw that cut and finished the edges to our specifications. We also opted to replace all our existing sinks with under mount versions...a great look and a great convenience for cleaning up. TileArt had a number of sinks and faucets to choose from.
Two weeks later, the counters were installed by an exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable crew...everything fit snugly, and the results were astonishing! The old kitchen cabinets look brand new! The granite counters made SUCH a difference! We absolutely love our 'new' kitchen and bathrooms. Without reservation, recommend the TileArt and LightArt stores for anyone contemplating a remodel. Excellent service and advice, a dizzying array of choices and very reasonable prices! read more
