Quartz countertops are making waves in kitchens of today. The amazing thing about quartz countertops is the range of colors and styles from which to choose, and that range just keeps getting wider. Silestone by Cosentino is one of the top brands of quartz stones for kitchen countertops, and it is always striving to provide homeowners with more natural looking products than ever before.
Quartz stone is popular for both kitchen and bathroom countertops due to its durability and low maintenance. Silestone ups the ante with beautiful new products that rival even granite and marble in looks. Here are a few for you to consider for your own kitchen countertops or bathroom vanity.
Lyra
If you like the look of Carrera marble, but would rather not deal with the extra care needed to keep it safe from evil oils, acids, and scratchy implements, the Silestone Lyra is just the one for you. It is a classic veining design, one of the first to come out under the Silestone brand, and looks just like marble at its best. It is not real marble, but in some ways, better than marble in practical terms.
Helix
If you like to go big with marble, but not bring it home, consider the Silestone Helix for your needs. It looks a lot like real marble with veins at widely-spaced intervals. It is like the big brother of the Lyra design in that sense. Silestone has other colors aside from Helix that offer variation by using large repeats for a more subtle design statement, such as the Pulsar below.
Pulsar
The Silestone Pulsar design has a pale base color with bursts of mustard yellow and gray streaks and veins placed widely apart to keep it from dominating the stone. This subtle sprinkling of color over a large area keeps the stone from looking too busy or contrived, an excellent choice for homeowners looking for less consistent designs in their countertops.
Calypso
The Silestone Calypso is part of the Nebula Alpha Series, and carries sophistication to a gratifyingly high level. It has a deep gray base color interspersed with soft pale veins that makes it look like soapstone without the inherent problems with that particular natural stone. It is a great choice for bathroom counters in both the polished and suede finish versions. A suede finish can hide fingerprints like nobody’s business, so keeping it looking pristine is no chore.
Zirix
Granite is actually more popular for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities than marble for both functional and esthetic reasons. Silestone addressed this by coming out with the Stonium Series, which mimics granite in a big way. The Silestone Zirix design, in particular, simulates the look of traditional granite with its beige and brown background and generous sprinkling of visible blue streaks and crystals.
Arctic
Another granite-looking product in the Silestone catalogue is the Arctic, which simulates the look of the paler side of the granite color spectrum. Silestone Arctic is actually part of the Ocean Series of products, which takes its inspiration from the most eclectic of nature’s offerings, the ocean. The Arctic is particularly attractive because it is bright and cheery with its white base and pale veins and crystals, looking very much like white granite.
White granite brightens up the room, and works especially well with dark cabinets and dark floors. It is also the obvious choice for an all-white kitchen or bathroom. White granite is rare, but people like it when it is available. The beauty of Silestone Arctic is that it is always available, so it is a great alternative when white granite simply cannot be had.
Halley
For homeowners looking for earth or neutral colors for their countertops, a good option is the Silestone Halley. It is not as striking as the Arctic or Zynite, but its subdued look is quite comforting, predominantly shades of brown with the occasional gray streaks and spots, it is an excellent mimic of some of the more granite colors and designs but with much more consistency. It is an excellent choice for a seamless look for your quartz countertops.
Zynite
Silestone Zynit is a spectacular design that also mimics the striations and crystallization of granite rock. Zynit has shades of brown as its base with shots of pale veins and black streaks. It almost looks gold streaked, which would look fantastic in the kitchen or bathroom. It is also a good choice for a seamless look for kitchen countertops.
Conclusion
Quartz countertops are not everybody’s choice, but it is slowly getting there. It is important to note, however, quartz stones vary in quality. You want to deal only with the top brands that provide warranties for their products. Silestone is one of the best ones in the industry, and offer some of the widest ranges of options in terms of color and design. You can purchase your Silestone quartz countertops from Keystone Marble and Granite, an authorized distributor of Silestone and other top brands of quartz countertops.
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