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Why Homeowners Should Consider Options Beyond Granite for their Countertops
Why Homeowners Should Consider Options Beyond Granite for their Countertops

When it comes to kitchen remodeling or building a new home, selecting the right countertop material is a crucial decision. Granite has long been a popular choice due to its durability, natural beauty, and timeless appeal; however, I have to say…I’m extremely over it (major yawn)! It has been so overdone and in recent years, homeowners have finally started exploring alternative options that offer similar benefits while providing unique advantages of their own.  Join me as I delve into why homeowners should consider countertop alternatives for their next remodel or new home project  instead of exclusively opting for granite.

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Design investment, Design style, Design tips, Designing your space, Full service design, Home design, Home design project, Home remodel, Home renovation, interior design, interior design project, Interior designer, Kitchen design, Bathroom design, Bathroom remodelMelissa FieldsShades of Gray Design StudioCountertop, Countertops, Countertop design, Kitchen countertops, Bathroom countertops, Kitchen trends, Luxury kitchen trends, Bathroom trends, Luxury bathroom trendsComment
The Shift Away from Farmhouse Style: Why I’m So Over It
The Shift Away from Farmhouse Style: Why I’m So Over It

In recent years, the farmhouse style has taken the interior design world by storm, with its rustic charm and cozy aesthetics capturing the hearts of many homeowners. Chip and Joanna Gaines shocked us all into this particular style when Fixer Upper first aired back in 2013 and it has definitely had a strong hold on the interior design industry…in fact, it blew it up!

Having said that, trends in interior design are ever-evolving, and what was once highly sought after can gradually fall out of favor. While I have seen some pretty amazing farmhouse style homes, (kudos to the designers who nailed it), it feels overdone…just like the use of granite countertops! That topic is definitely for another blog post, so stay tuned. This blog post aims to explore the reasons behind the current and fading unpopularity of the farmhouse style and shed light on the emerging trends that are shaping the design landscape.

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Designing your space, Full service design, Design style, Home decorating, interior design, interior design project, Interior design trends, Interior designerMelissa FieldsShades of Gray Design StudioFarmhouse style, Farmhouse style unpopular, Farmhouse style is boring, Farmhouse style trendComment