Forget marble and granite. More and more Palm Beach Gardens real estate owners are relying on soapstone for their homes’ indoor and outdoor designs. Of course, picking the right soapstone for your home can be easier said than done, as you have a seemingly endless supply of color and design options to choose from. Just pick out a few of your favorites and compare them to one another before committed on one for the countertops in your kitchen, your bathroom, or even your back porch. You want to choose a countertop that is not only appealing to the eye, but is also practical in any South Florida home.
When it comes to the different types of soapstone countertops that are now found in homes for sale in Palm Beach Gardens, a homeowner is going to appreciate their durability. Whether it is a steaming hot pot, you don’t have to sweat stains. You don’t have to worry about it being damaged from a hot piece of pizza right out of the oven, as soapstone countertops are known for absorbing heat.
Keeping soapstone countertops nice and clean is fairly simple as well. After all, they do not stain. It’s heavy, but not hard. All you have to do is give them a nice oiling every few weeks to preserve their color. Sure, it takes a little time and work to keep your soapstone countertops looking terrific, but it is more than worth the effort. Just think about how good it’ll feel when your mother in law continually comes over and compliments your kitchen for the next few years.
Nowadays, a majority of soapstone countertops cost more than a pretty penny. Palm Beach Gardens luxury homeowners can expect to pay over $100 per square foot of soapstone, as opposed to other stone, like quartz and granite countertops that are usually half that price. Another reason that soapstone countertops are becoming so popular in homes is that they work well with so many different types of finishes, whether they are minimalistic, art deco or modern, soapstone countertops blend right in and compliment the overall layout.
Of course, soapstone countertops are not for all men and women looking at Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale. These countertops are known to scratch rather easily. Kids will make marks with their toys, while adults will accidentally scratch the countertops with their utensils, and dogs will accidentally do it with their fingernails every time they hop up to see what smells so good. If a chip does occur, it can be fixed with simple sandpaper. The last thing you want is to look at a scratch every time you walk by your soapstone countertop and remember your guest’s giant Doberman Pincher that wasn’t even invited inside your house.
As long as you always take good care of your place, elegant looking soapstone countertops may be ideal for your interior, as well as the exterior of your residence. As South Florida homes move towards minimalism and functionality, soapstone countertops are as chic as ever.
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