"If you're wondering where to start with your kitchen remodel, allow us to direct your attention to your countertops. Covering so much surface area, they really set the tone for the rest of the room's aesthetic, from color palette to overall style. You also work on them on a daily basis, so you want to like what you see since you'll see it so often."
"Said speckles are created when materials like quartz are blended into resins. This was intended to make for an artful pattern that looks natural and organic. For a while, they did indeed feel fresh and appealingly stylish - but almost too much so. Speckled countertops blew up so wildly in the early aughts that they began to feel overdone, and now any kitchen that has them instantly conveys that it was designed during that time two decades ago."
"Speckled countertops may still serve one purpose: Those busy patterns make it nearly impossible to detect crumbs or stains, so you tend to worry less about keeping it spotless. However, that eventually becomes more of a con than a pro - for the sake of cleanliness and even food safety, you actually very much want to know what spots in your kitchen need to be addressed."
Countertops set the tone for a kitchen's aesthetic and are used daily, so their appearance strongly influences design choices. Speckled patterns arise from blending materials like quartz into resins to create an artful, organic look. Those speckled countertops surged in popularity in the early aughts and now register as dated or overdone. The busy visual effect pulls focus and makes coordination with cabinets, floors, appliances, and decor difficult. Busy patterns can hide crumbs and stains, reducing visibility of hygiene problems and creating potential food-safety concerns. Speckled counters offer limited versatility for contemporary remodels.
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