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When in the market for kitchen benchtops, you just don't pick any that catches your eye. You need to think about other factors, like will the benchtop serve your kitchen activities, can you afford the kitchen benchtop, who will install the kitchen benchtop, etc. The following are three factors that you should consider:
Functionality
The first thing you might be presented with is the different types of kitchen benchtops. These may include engineered stone, timber, laminate, stainless steel, marble, granite, polished stone, and solid-surface benchtops. All these types of benchtops may look appealing to you, but you have to consider whether the surface or material composition can withstand different activities you carry out in your kitchen.
For example, can a particular surface handle hot pans, scratches from knives, the impact from dropping crockery, cookware or cutlery, stains, etc? Thinking of such factors helps you choose a durable type of kitchen benchtop.
You should also consider maintenance. You may not want a high-maintenance kitchen benchtop because it means more work and care.
Aesthetic Appeal
This is rather straightforward, but you might need the help of a kitchen benchtop designer and installer. You want the benchtop to match the kitchen space and walls, and at the same time fit your taste and preference. This can be a difficult choice to make, and that is where a designer comes in. He or she can select several benchtops, and you can choose from those selected.
Budget
Do not go beyond your budget. It can get very tempting when you are presented with beautiful kitchen benchtop designs and you are more attracted to the most expensive. Before you get to see them, have a budget so that you can ask to see the kitchen benchtops within that budget. Just in case they are not that great, you can place a cap on how much more you are willing to add to your budget.
When considering your budget, do not forget the kitchen benchtop installer fees. A reputable installer might be pricey, therefore, take your time when choosing him or her. Referrals and online searches can help you find a good installer. The company you buy your benchtops from might also refer you to a reputable installer or may already have one in their service. If this is the case, the installer fees may not be that high. To ensure you get a good deal, always ask about any offers you can benefit from. You might get to save some cash.