The beauty of granite is that it can be used for many different reasons and in many different ways. You have probably realized this if you have or are considering, installing granite into your home. You might have even planned it all out to the very end, then you find yourself with leftover granite remnants. Now what?
Don’t be so quick to toss the leftovers in the trash – allow a granite supplier to help you bring beauty to other areas of your home by re-purposing the granite remnants.
Below are some ideas of how you can re-purpose leftover granite:
Bathroom Vanity
If you have just completed a kitchen install, consider using your leftover material for your bathroom. Adding a granite countertop will instantly give your bathroom a luxurious feel. Upgrade your guest bathroom, or if material allows, have a beautiful vanity crafted for the master bath.
Bathroom counters endure heat products, soap, cosmetics, and much more. Due to its durability, granite will withstand the wear and tear taken in a bathroom, while holding its original sparkle and shine for years to come.
Wet Bar
Use the empty space in your kitchen and the leftover granite by turning it into a well-blended wet bar that doesn’t scream ‘man cave.’ If you don’t have the space in your kitchen, turn a bland wall or a corner of your finished basement into a stylish wet bar. Add the finishing touches of bottles and glasses, and the guests you will be entertaining will never suspect your exquisite wet bar came from leftover granite.
Built in Kitchen Table
Utilize the extra space in your kitchen and your excess granite to create a built in table with function and style. A built in kitchen table can come in the form of an extension to your counter, an extension to your kitchen island, or a cozy breakfast nook/banquette with built in booth style seating.
Fireplace Facing
A fireplace should be the focal point of the room. If you have granite leftover, use it to give your fireplace a facelift. Taking a brick fireplace to one with a granite surround will truly make for an eye catching focal point. With granite’s longevity and resistance to heat and stains, it is not only a beautiful way to accent to a fireplace, but it will be a lasting improvement.
Fireplace Mantle
Why stop with the fireplace facing? Have a granite mantle placed above the fireplace. Enhance your beautiful fireplace with decorations and photos of the family on a sleek granite mantle.
Window Ledge
If you just finished your kitchen counters, use the granite remnants to blend your kitchen window treatments with your new counters. Or if you just finished in the bathroom, you can blend the windows in your bathroom. Don’t limit the beauty to those rooms – give any window a new look by using your granite remnants to add creative window treatments to any window in the house.
A window sill made of granite will not only create an appealing look, but it will act as a barrier against moisture intrusion. It’s a win-win for you!
Get the Most Value Out of Your Granite Investment
One of the reasons you probably have chosen, or are considering choosing granite, is because of the value it will add to your home. Any additional granite upgrades will be added value to your home.
So, before you toss that excess granite, consider one of the possibilities above. With all the potentials to incorporate granite into your home, you may find yourself considering an order with excess material to add more granite throughout your home!