Homeowners Love Granite Kitchen Countertops

Are you planning a kitchen remodel in the near future? Are you considering Granite for your countertops? No matter what material you are considering we will give you the reasons why granite is and has been the popular choice among homeowners. Two well know reasons are because of their natural beauty and minimal maintenance. Keep reading to learn why more and more homeowners are installing granite countertops in their homes. 

Granite Slabs are Unique

For homeowners looking for a countertop surface design that’s completely unique to their home, granite can be a great material. All granite slabs are unique.

Granite comes in many different colors to fit your design preferences and the interior design of your home. For example, black granite countertops give your kitchen a touch of sophistication and luxury. 

Adds Value to Your Home

Whether you are looking to sell your home in the near future or you are planning on staying in your home for many years to come, there are many benefits of granite countertops. Not only do granite countertops add a classic ambiance to any kitchen, but they are also attractive to prospective home-buyers. For example, if a home-buyer is looking at two similar houses in the same price bracket, they are more likely to choose the home with newly-installed granite countertops. 

According to HGTV, minor kitchen remodels (like granite countertop installation) offer a return on investment of approximately 92.9%. To determine if granite countertops are the best kitchen remodel for your money, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your options. Replacing kitchen countertops can help improve the look of your home for years to come.

Low Maintenance Countertops

Maintenance for granite countertops is minimal. Simply clean your countertops with hot water and mild soap. Since granite is less porous than other countertop materials, such as marble, the chance of staining is significantly less. However, if you do stain the surface of your granite countertop, we recommend that you make a paste out of baking soda and water and gently try to scrub the stain out with a soft washcloth. This simple trick takes care of most granite countertop stains.

Sanitary Surfaces

Granite countertops are resistant against bacterial contamination. This means that you can prepare and cook with confidence, knowing that your family is protected from strains of bacteria living on your countertop surfaces. Of course, it’s also important to exercise food safety habits, such as cleaning kitchen countertops before and after use meal preparation and cooking.

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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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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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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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I'm Dreaming of a White Kitchen

Bright, Cheery, and Timeless...                                                    White remains the Kitchen Color of Choice

Light and Bright

"Lighter and brighter," is considered to be a buzz-word associated with white kitchens, and there's a scientific reason for this. Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measurement of how much light a color reflects. The higher the LRV, the more light it reflects, and the more light will be available in a room. Not surprisingly, White has an LRV close to 100%, while absolute black has an LRV of 0%. If your kitchen lacks access to natural light, or you want to capitalize on the light that is available, white finishes are the best way to do it.

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Fresh and Clean

In truth, white countertops and cabinets aren't any fresher or cleaner than their darker contemporaries. But, again, this value is more about illusions and associations. Cleanliness and good hygiene are valuable kitchen attributes and it's hard to hide dirt, food stains and mold/mildew on white surfaces.  Bright, white kitchens are equated with a clean and safe place to sit down and eat without a thought of contagion. 

I'm dreaming of a white kitchen !

White is Timeless

When it gets right down to it, white kitchen cabinets are timeless. They have been a top trend for years, and even decades. This is important because designing a gorgeous timeless kitchen means you only have to remodel once or twice in a home's lifetime. Plus, white cabinets are an easier sell for future home buyers. 

I'm dreaming of a white kitchen !

Rustic + Reclaimed... in a White Kitchen 

We love this look! 

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Southwest Granite has moved!

Southwest Granite has moved!

We now have easier access for our customers, bigger warehouse for production, and a big slab yard. 

New location:  27633 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula 92590  google map directions to new location

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During the month of September we will be under construction, designing the showroom and offices.  But our warehouse and the Southwest Granite team is in full running production, fabricating and installing natural stone countertops for our customers! 

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Southwest Granite, Countertops and more! Temecula

We fabricate and install natural stone countertops in the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas! If you are looking for Granite. Quartz, Marble, or any natural stone for your home or business, Kevin and the Southwest Granite team are here for you! We specialize in Countertops and more! If you need a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel, we work with many experienced licensed professionals in the area who do cabinets, tile, plumbing, drywall and more! Together we will give you quality, experience and craftsmanship you deserve!

Countertops and more!

Countertops and more!

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 for Countertops and more! We provide friendly, honest, and dependable service with quality craftsmanship for both residential and commercial customers. 

Get your free estimate today!  951-296-6600 

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The value of Granite Countertops

 

 

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.

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

 

 

The value and benefits of a granite countertop long outlasts all other countertop material.

 

The sunlight dances off the small crystals and changes the appearance of your stone throughout the day.

You will still admire the beauty of your natural stone ten years down the road.

Granite countertops are very affordable.

Each and every granite stone is unique.

Granite counter tops are beautiful.

Comfortable in any decor.

It is impossible to duplicate the true beauty of granite.

There are hundreds of color choices.

Many different patterns... veins, specks, and swirls.

Granite is colored all the way through.

This natural stone is readily available.

It's easy to clean.

Granite is a sanitary countertop material.
It does not harbor bacteria.

Granite can usually be repaired if it's damaged.

It's not a trend.

Kid Friendly.

It is strong.

Granite is hard to scratch.

You can cut on it.

It's a hard stone to polish and finish. It's even harder to wear off the polished finish.

Hot items such as griddles, fryers, and toaster ovens won't burn or leave char marks on your granite countertop.

The cool surface of the stone is perfect for rolling out candy or dough.

If you don't like the cool surface, put in a radiant heating system beneath the granite.

Granite is durable, it will last your lifetime and more.

Granite is a siliceous stone and not highly susceptible to damage from acids.

Not all granites need to be sealed.

Sealing granite is simple. It's similar to waxing your car.

Granite can have arches, curves, and 90 degree angles.

Your property value will increase.

Granite is used on the interior or the exterior of your home and business.

 

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What you need to know when choosing a stone countertop fabricator!

When choosing a fabricator for your stone countertop, choose an experienced fabricator who will go above and beyond to give you the best from your natural stone slab.

Stone countertop fabricators really are artists! The experienced ones really know what they are doing in the many steps of creating your custom stone countertop. Every stone slab is different in flow, pattern, quality and color, meaning you can't treat all of them the same. An experienced fabricator will give you the best placement, without obvious breaks in flow, pattern and color. A virtually seamless stone countertop could be yours when you choose a talented, experienced fabricator!

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Countertops by inexperienced fabricators, NOT by the Southwest Granite team.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten. 

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