Chiseled Edge Granite Countertops Rock!

"Chiseled Edge" also known as "Raw Edge" is a Natural Beauty

When it comes to selecting the perfect granite countertop for your home, you’ve got a lot of options to choose from. Besides picking color, style, finish, and making sure that your new granite countertop matches your cabinets and other fixtures, you also have to choose an edge for your granite. There are several edge options to choose from when selecting granite countertops, including bullnose, bevel, and straight edges. But there is another option that will add unique character to your kitchen and that edge is called " chiseled edge" or "raw edge". 

Chiseled edge will bring a very different look to your granite countertops than bullnose, bevel, or other edges, lending your kitchen a more natural or rustic appearance. This obviously isn’t right for every kitchen, but it can be surprisingly versatile, bringing a more organic feeling to kitchens that might otherwise feel too cold or industrial, or accentuating beautifully more warm, rugged, or rustic décor. Chiseled edged granite is also perfect for outdoor kitchens, where its rugged and natural appearance make it an ideal fit.

While the chiseled/raw edge may make granite countertops look like the slabs were just snapped off, if that was what actually happened they would make a much less aesthetically satisfying and much less practical finish. So instead, the raw edge effect is created by chiseling the edges off the granite slab, with a tool or machine.This creates a ragged but also sufficiently uniform edge that looks natural but is safe from sharp spurs or other imperfections. 

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Whats Popular now in Kitchen Design?

What's popular now in kitchen design? 

White is what's popular in kitchens! 

Brighten up your kitchen with white cabinets and accents or modernize your kitchen with white countertops and cabinets.  So many options... mix up cabinet color for you unique kitchen design. 

But always choose granite or quartz countertops for quality, beauty and durability. 

At Southwest Granite we will go over your options, design, functionality, and flow. We will work within your budget and will help design and deliver the kitchen of your dreams! Southwest Granite

The Gathering Place

We spend so much time in our kitchens, it's the gathering place, its the place where we make meals,its the place where our kids do their homework, and so much more. 

Today it's more affordable than ever to have a kitchen you're proud of, to have a kitchen that is clean and functional. Tiled countertops are a thing of the past... get rid of the dirty grout and the bacteria holding materials! Go Natural with Granite! Granite is the healthiest, cleanest material for your kitchen countertop and is recommended by designers and fabricators around the world.

Call us today for your free estimate on Natural Stone countertops.  951-296-6600

Kitchen Islands

Kitchen Islands give Beauty, Durability and Function to Kitchens of all shapes and sizes. 

An island can enhance your kitchen in many ways, and, with good planning, even smaller kitchens can benefit. 

A kitchen island is often seen as an extension of your countertops. Many times, people crowd their countertops with appliances, dishes, utensils, and more, leaving little room to prepare food. This is where a kitchen island comes in. It creates additional countertop space with vital storage underneath.

If you have the extra room, you might want to consider adding a combination kitchen island/breakfast bar to your space. This combination is considered the ultimate kitchen furniture when it comes to multitasking in the kitchen. A kitchen island with a breakfast bar allows you to have the extra storage space you need for food prep, and a table to bring everyone together. In fact, many individuals with kids choose this option, as it allows the kids to visit or work on homework while their parents are preparing dinner and helping.

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Summer is the Perfect Season for a Kitchen Remodel

You’ve come to the conclusion that you need to remodel your kitchen, and you’re trying to figure out when the best time to do this would be. There are a lot of factors you need to take into consideration when thinking about a remodel, and timing is everything. Fortunately, it’s summer, and aside from being a great season in general, it’s also the perfect time to remodel, especially when the remodeling is taking place in your kitchen. Keep reading to discover the five reasons you should consider remodeling your kitchen during the summer, from ease of cooking and ventilation benefits to more available materials and contractors, as well as the benefit of having less interruptions.

Cooking & Entertaining

Summer is definitely a great season for picnics, swim parties, hosting BBQs and entertaining. Fortunately, all of these events take place outdoors and not in your kitchen. This gives you ample opportunity to tear the kitchen apart to get to work on your dream kitchen remodeling project, while still being able to eat and entertain during the project, as the weather is much more forgiving than in the spring and fall months. In fact, with the right grill – meaning one that has side burners – you won’t need your kitchen at all to prepare delicious and healthy meals. This is the first reason summer is the perfect time for remodeling your kitchen.

Ventilation

Although many people choose to remodel kitchens during the spring and fall, there is one concern – weather and ventilating. During the summer, you can open the windows and doors to let the dust out, dry paint, tile flooring, and granite countertop installations. Each of these events can be difficult to contend with during the spring and fall months, when the weather is wet and/or cold, and difficult to deal with. Summer allows for warm dry air most of the time, which helps during the remodeling process.

Family Vacations

If you are choosing a contractor you trust, you have a definite advantage during the summer – going on vacation. Summer is the most popular season for taking a family vacation, going camping, or heading to the golf course. With the family out of the way – so to speak – you and your contractor will be able to work without interruption. Not only does this provide you with a more focused mind, but it allows the project to run more smoothly. This is yet another reason why remodeling a kitchen during the summer is a great idea.

Natural Lighting

Another great benefit to choosing to remodel your kitchen in the summer is natural lighting. When you are looking at cabinets, granite countertops, and flooring during the spring and fall, you are limited on natural lighting. This means that you are viewing these materials in only fluorescent lighting, which can give you the wrong idea about what color something really is. This allows you to see how your design choices will look when the sunlight is shining through your windows.

Besides, being able to look at things with more natural light allows their natural beauty to shine through. In addition, you will have the ability to close the curtains to see how these materials will look the rest of the year, when sunlight is limited. This allows you to get the exact shades of flooring, granite countertops, and cabinets you desire to complete your kitchen remodeling project.

Remodeling your kitchen is a big decision, and having the right amount of time, the right contractor and the perfect season can make all the difference. As you have learned, spring and fall are the traditional times of year that kitchen remodels take place. However, there are many benefits to having this project completed during the summer. From being able to use your outdoor kitchen during the process, or sending your family on vacation to avoid interruption, to having natural lighting... summer is the perfect season for a kitchen remodel!

Give your Kitchen a WOW factor

Give your kitchen a WOW factor with a custom granite countertop! 

Do you want to transform your kitchen into a fabulous functioning kitchen your entire family will love? It's easy and it's fun! The Southwest Granite team will walk you through every step with design experience and professionalism.

You too can have a fabulous kitchen that has a WOW factor!

Boring kitchens with tile countertops are a thing of the past. They are not durable, they crack easily and are hard to clean. Grout holds bacteria and is a wow factor in a bad way... "Wow your grout is dirty!" Today is has never been more affordable and easy to transform your kitchen into the fabulous kitchen you have dreamed of. No matter the size of your kitchen, it too can have a WOW factor with granite countertops!

 

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Best Granite Countertops Temecula

Southwest Granite is your neighborhood, family owned and operated, Countertop Company since 1989!

Granite Fabrication and Installation for over 25 years! Southwest Granite is licensed and bonded with a professional and experienced team who will go above and beyond to give our customers a hassle free experience with superb customer service, competitive pricing, design/layout assistance for both counter and backsplash along with a team of skilled and experienced granite fabricators and installers We provide friendly, honest, and dependable service with quality craftsmanship for both residential and commercial customers. 

Granite is the #1 choice for residential and commercial installations. Granite offers an elusive, unique beauty created only in nature. It adds character and warmth to kitchens, baths and other areas of the home with a richness that cannot be duplicated by synthetic materials. 

Value - Choosing granite not only gives your kitchen and bath timeless performance and beauty, but increases the value of your home.

Looking for the best granite countertops Temecula?
Give us a call and see for yourself that buying direct from the manufacturer will not only save you money because you cut out the middle man and the designer, but you will be able to watch your countertop process. From purchase to layout to fabrication and installation, you will see and experience the craftsmanship,quality and time that goes into every Southwest Granite Countertop!

There is no job to big or too small.  We specialize in custom granite from raw granite slabs. The process is what we love, from vision and design to completion we give our best granite countertops Temecula to give our customers exactly what they want. 

If your dream kitchen is a functional, straight edge, contemporary, modern design then we are the best  choice for you. Southwest Graniteis the best granite countertops Temecula and will give you quality and craftsmanship in every step from slab selection to design layout to fabrication and installation.

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