Transitional Kitchen, Boston Inspiration for a large transitional slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets - Houzz
3. Mad for Matte Nearly all of the designers and remodelers we talked to told us that countertops with matte finishes are hot right now. Mattison, the Atlanta designer, currently prefers a honed finish for all of his countertops. With a honed finish, the slab has been ground to a smooth, flat surface that leaves it with a non-shiny, matte look. The soapstone countertops in this recent Denver kitchen remodel have a natural matte finish. “I love the patina it has in its original form,” Lord says. “It accentuates the light veining and adds depth and dimension to the material.” Kitchen and bathroom remodeler Austin Ardrey of Christopher’s Kitchen & Bath in Englewood, Colorado, does offer a note of caution when it comes to matte finishes, which are more likely to show some wear and tear. “Many brands are now offering matte, sueded or leathered-looking finishes as alternatives to the traditional polished finishes,” Ardrey says. “They have a very unique look, but they do have some drawbacks depending on use. Polished countertops tend to be the most durable and resistant to showing use.”
2. Thick Is a Popular Pick The standard thickness for an engineered stone or natural stone countertop from a manufacturer is 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches). But custom countertops can be specified to just about any thickness a homeowner wants. Katsis, the Toronto kitchen remodeler, is currently loving the look of countertops with thick edges. “We mostly design with 1½-inch- or even 2-inch-thick edges,” he says. “They give the counters visual weight and make them look more expensive and substantial.” “I want my countertops to be seen and provide a contrast to the surrounding materials,” says Lord, the Denver designer, who likes to “beef up the edges” of the countertops in her current kitchen remodels.
Large transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island - Houzz
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