straight edges to half bevel, full bullnose, and half bullnose to quarter round and mitered, the sky’s the limit for the finished look of your quartz countertop. Quartz has a very well-rounded rating for durability. With it being a “nonporous” product, its care and maintenance is minimal, requiring no sealing. Quartz is highly resistant to scratching, chipping, and staining. However, it has a higher chance of melting at high heat from resting pots and pans compared to granite or marble. Quartz countertops are less difficult and less time consuming to produce, and quartz is easier to transport to market, which helps keep the cost down. Because of these factors, the cost of quartz lands below granite and marble, making it appealing to a lot of budgets. Balancing the appeal of a product versus its functionality will determine your countertop decision. Selecting countertops is but one of the many decisions you will make during any kitchen or bathroom
renovation, but it’s one you should not rush through. Your decision not only has budget implications but also aesthetic ramifications because countertops cover a good amount of surface in a bathroom or kitchen. In the end, topping off any kitchen or bathroom renovation with a perfect countertop selection inevitably makes those rooms much more memorable. •
Michele Van Der Veen is host of Good Day segments, including Flip It, Decorate Like a Designer, and Stage to Sell. She started her career in real
consistent, making its purchase much easier compared to natural stone. Because quartz is a man-made product, the range of color choices offered is much wider than for natural stones. This also allows for more unique and creative designs. Quartz manufacturers can add metal flecks and chips of recycled glass during the processing of some of their more contemporary-looking slabs. Quartz countertops are available with all the same edges as solid stone countertops. From
estate investing more than 30 years ago. A published author, Van Der Veen has been recognized and featured in international magazines for her unique approach to interior design. Acquiring a formal education from the Interior Designers Institute of California, her experience stems from building custom homes to flipping more than 100 homes and working in commercial real estate development alongside her father at a young age. Not afraid to push the limit on her own designs and investments, Van Der Veen will often be heard reassuring her team about her decisions by saying “Don’t worry, we are the comps!” For more on Van Der Veen’s work or to contact her, visit iHeartHomescorp.com.
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