When I installed butcher block countertops in my kitchen three years ago, I faced the big decision of whether to stain them or leave them natural. After weeks of testing samples and consulting with woodworkers, … Stain Butcher Block CountertopsRead more
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Dark Bathroom Countertops
When I started planning my master bathroom renovation last year, everyone told me to stick with light countertops. White marble, they said, would make the space feel larger and brighter. But I’d always been drawn … Dark Bathroom CountertopsRead more
Modern Quartz Countertops
When I started planning my kitchen renovation eighteen months ago, I was convinced I wanted marble countertops. The classic beauty seemed irresistible until I really thought about my lifestyle with three kids, two dogs, and … Modern Quartz CountertopsRead more
Modern Marble Countertops
When I decided to install Calacatta marble countertops in my kitchen three years ago, everyone thought I was crazy. Friends warned me about staining, etching, and constant maintenance. My contractor raised his eyebrows and asked … Modern Marble CountertopsRead more
Refinish Laminate Countertops
When I moved into my 1990s ranch home, the kitchen came with original almond-colored laminate countertops that had seen better days. The surface was scratched, stained, and frankly embarrassing whenever we had guests over. While … Refinish Laminate CountertopsRead more
Rustic Wood Kitchen Countertops
When I decided to replace my laminate countertops with rustic wood, I thought I knew what I was getting into. After all, wood countertops seemed straightforward compared to the complexities of stone or quartz installations. … Rustic Wood Kitchen CountertopsRead more
Farmhouse Granite Countertops
When I started planning my farmhouse kitchen renovation three years ago, granite countertops weren’t even on my radar. I thought they’d be too formal, too expensive, and completely wrong for the cozy, rustic aesthetic I … Farmhouse Granite CountertopsRead more
Farmhouse Concrete Countertops
When I decided to install concrete countertops in my farmhouse kitchen two years ago, everyone thought I was crazy. “Concrete? In a kitchen?” they’d ask with raised eyebrows. But after living with them through daily … Farmhouse Concrete CountertopsRead more
Butcher Block Countertops Vintage
When I inherited my great-aunt’s 1940s farmhouse kitchen two years ago, the original butcher block countertops were worn, stained, and seemingly beyond repair. Everyone told me to rip them out and install granite, but something … Butcher Block Countertops VintageRead more
White Bathroom Countertops
When I decided to renovate my master bathroom three years ago, I was absolutely convinced that white countertops were the perfect choice for creating a clean, timeless look. After living with various white countertop materials … White Bathroom CountertopsRead more