Countertops Research and Review
At 3LUXE, we believe a kitchen is more than a room – it’s a vital utility center. We know that countertops have a lot more riding on them than bowls of fruit, cutting boards and junk mail. We want a counter surface to be smooth, supple, colorful and beautiful – appealing to both visual and tactile senses – as well as tough as nails, able to withstand heat, water and scratches. We’ve found some picks that are made of unusual materials, offering gorgeous luster and color palettes, along with durable properties that will withstand the high traffic and use that come with cooking, entertaining and enjoying meals with loved ones.
At 3LUXE we do the research you would do, if you had more time.
Certified by both the Forest Stewardship council and the Rainforest Alliance, PaperStone reuses cardboard and other paper products to make durable, water-resistant countertops. But PaperStone is much tougher than its name sounds. The material in PaperStone originally was used to make outdoor skateboard ramps, so these countertops are more than prepared to meet the demands of the most enthusiastic cooks. Unlike other composite countertops, PaperStone Certified is made with 100% post-consumer recyc... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $50.00-70.00 sq. ft.
Attention all French tile fans! If you love the classic enameled look and sturdy constitution of Le Creuset cookware, you’ll love Pyrolave’s lavastone countertops. Often seen in upscale bars and restaurants in dramatic colors like cherry red or cobalt blue, Pyrolave lavastone is actually a rare type of stone called andresite. This “Best Of” is truly exclusive: its only quarry is found in the Auvergne, a once-volcanic region in the Central Massif of France. In over 5000 colors, Pyrolave l... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $180.00 per square foot
Granite, marble, slate, soapstone…all fine materials, sure. But for those who want a kitchen that’s truly a majestic showplace, there is nothing else like CaesarStone’s Concetto Collection. The Concetto Collection goes far above the traditional slabs from a New England rock quarry or the innovative, eco-friendly composites. This “Best Of” countertop is actually made from individually-cut semi-precious stones, gathered from all around the world by CaesarStone’s dedicated staff. Integra... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $400.00 sq. ft.
