Building a bar,
whether it is for the home or office, is a wonderful addition for entertaining
guests or just as a super cool hangout with friends. A bar can create the right
atmosphere for relaxing, socializing, and adds to the overall appeal of any
environment. There are several steps necessary to designing the right bar from
deciding on a wine fridge, installing a carbonation system for a kegerator, or
to just having a mirrored, well-lit display for those high-end liquors. But one
decision that will add the most value to a bar is a stone countertop.
Bar tops come in
an amazing variety of stones and finishes to just a simple granite top to
highly sought-after semi-precious slabs. Choosing the right top usually comes
down to two factors: budget and aesthetics. One place to look at a variety of
countertops is on the internet. One website that offers an amazing selection of
bar tops is StoneMart.com.
A Variety of
Stones
When it comes to
choosing the right stone top for your bar, things to consider before making a
purchase are pattern, color, tone and stone type. Each stone type has its own
characteristics that set it apart from its brothers. Granite is a natural
durable stone that no two slabs look alike. Onyx is has a stunning beauty that
because of its translucency can be easily be backlit to make the bar the focal
point of any room.
Another bar top
that offers dependability and low maintenance is quartz. Marble offers a
classic look that adds value to a home but must be properly sealed to avoid
stains. Slate is very resilient and works well in high-end traffic
environments. Slate is typically used in roofing because of its low water
absorption rate and comes in other shades besides grey.
But for a truly
spectacular countertop, one that everyone will be in awe, and a little envious,
is a bar top made of semi-precious stone. These tops can be a little pricy but
they do make up for their cost in overall aesthetic appeal. From the creamy
colors of mother of pearl to exotic earthiness of red petrified wood,
semi-precious slabs should be on the top of the list for any serious bar
enthusiasts.
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