3. Marble countertops
Despite the fact that marble is a natural stone and looks pretty amazing, its place is definitely not in the kitchen. Why? Because it can be easily stained, and if you scratch it while you’re trying to clean it, you won’t be able to restore it. The cheaper alternative to marble is granite. Easier to clean and impossible to stain, granite is the best alternative to marble, especially if you want to keep the look of the space in neutral colors.
Designers recommend to most of their clients that they take into consideration the practical usage of it, not only the look of it. And always be careful to read the manufacturer’s instructions regarding cleaning and maintenance.
Oh, really? What will you replace this with? Or will you just have bottled gas stoves and ovens send out all kinds of deadly fumes?
Thanks for these tips. Considering opening the kitchen into our TV room somehow or with a “Bar” peninsula in between but appreciate the thoughts on the kitchen smells. Also I put white/gray subway tile surround in our new 7 foot tub master bath and shower and love it and the kitchen remodel is next….I see the subway tiles as kitchen backsplashes in a lot of my HOME magazines…curious to think that will look dated! 🙂 Thanks again!