Baton Rouge Remodeling Contractors: Choose the Right Surfaces

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Baton Rouge Remodeling Contractors: How to Choose the Right Surfaces

Angela Poirrier

Apr 03, 2020

Basketball is played on a hardwood court, football on grass or artificial turf. Tennis can be played on grass, clay, hardcourt, or carpet. These sports were designed a certain way, and these surfaces were chosen for certain reasons. It’s hard to dribble a basketball on grass and difficult to play football on clay. The surfaces throughout your home should be thought with the same strategy, based on your lifestyle and needs. From concrete and wood to natural and engineered stone to stainless, you have a variety of options that can offer as much function as they do fashion. Here are a few things you should consider it when it comes to selecting surfaces during your renovation.

Durable Surfaces for the Kitchen

Surfaces in the kitchen and other work areas, like a mudroom or utility room, are prone to scratches, dents, stains, and other signs of wear and tear. The amount of durability you need will contribute to the material of the surface that you choose. Solid surface worktops are available in a range of colors, making them easy to fit in with your personal style. Concrete and marble can stain, while wood is prone to being scorched. For heavy use and traffic areas like your kitchen, man-made materials offer an ultra-compact surface that is resistant to scratching and impact.

Functional Surfaces for Your Home

The actions, activity, and use that each surface will need to support will help you to determine the best possible material. Is a sleek, smooth appearance going to offer the performance you need in your kitchen or mudroom? If you have a busy cooking habit that often features a gathering of family and friends, you’ll need a more robust surface that can handle everything you throw at it. Your designer can help you select the right surface that will meet your needs and fit with your style.

Hygienic Surfaces for the Bathroom and Kitchen

The way that different surfaces respond to activity plays a major role in the health and safety of your bathroom, kitchen, and beyond. Cross contamination from bacteria in kitchen conditions needs to be a significant consideration, as well as porous surfaces that can harbor germs in the bathroom. Steel, quartz, and regularly sealed granite are all effective against stopping bacteria.

Contemporary Home Surface Options

The surfaces throughout your home also play pivotal role in the appearance and feel of a space. If you have more contemporary taste and are looking for an aesthetically modern appeal, the countertops you choose can define a room. Certain materials can make an area feel larger by adding depth and an illusion of space. Glass is a great example. It is easy to maintain and can move natural light around a room to make it feel more open. When you add tinting, matting, and other elements, glass can mimic a variety of different materials and styles.

If you are thinking of a renovation, new countertops and surfaces can enhance how you see and use your home. The expert design team at Acadian House Design and Renovation has been helping Baton Rouge homeowners bring their dream spaces to life for more than 40 years.