Granite Counter tops...are they the 'only' acceptable surface now? (slate, stainless steel)

[LindaDLai]

I have one last comment about this and I'm outta here. The statement that these houses must have granite countertops is absolute rubbish. The fact is, that even kitchens with granite countertops aren't all the same. Like anything else, there are different styles, different colors, different cabinets. So, even if you demand granite, you may not like the kitchen that has granite countertops.

I'M OUTTA HERE.
Linda

[motormaker]

45 posts by Linda either bellyaching about granite or the weather. Geesh.

[Lakewooder]

Originally Posted by Coldjensens

We used white and Cobalt blue for our kitchen. We took some depression glass to the pain tstore and had them color match it. It is not done here we are still restoring our old stove and do not have the marble window sill, but it looks great when the sun shines through all the blue galss. Eventually there will be a shelf in that window with more glass and some plants.

I love the sink!

I found the original sink for my 1916 Craftsman in the garage (thank God)



and I'm going to have it put back in - thinking of going with this for countertops:

[texasfirewheel]

That should look striking, lakewooder! The sink is awesome!!!

[texasfirewheel]

Oh, and coldjensens, your kitchen is very captivating. I'd love to see more photos of it.

[LindaDLai]

Originally Posted by motormaker

45 posts by Linda either bellyaching about granite or the weather. Geesh.

And this post is any better? Bellyaching or expression opinions? Yes, I need to leave.
Linda

[verybadgnome]

I can't wait to watch HGTV in 2020. There will be some young couple looking to buy their first home when the wife walks into the kitchen and exclaims, "the Bush-era granite countertops look very dated, we need to tear that out and put in some stainless steel."

[desertsun41]

Originally Posted by motormaker

45 posts by Linda either bellyaching about granite or the weather. Geesh.

You noticed that too huh. I hope she takes her own advice from her last post claiming to be outta here.

[desertsun41]

Originally Posted by verybadgnome

I can't wait to watch HGTV in 2020. There will be some young couple looking to buy their first home when the wife walks into the kitchen and exclaims, "the Bush-era granite countertops look very dated, we need to tear that out and put in some stainless steel."

Love it !!! Bush era granite.

Funny !!

I could see it too.

[desertsun41]

Originally Posted by LindaDLai

This is the hype that I can't deal with. I have been buying and selling homes for decades. I LOVE white cabinets. There are millions of homes on the market and granite isn't making them sell one bit. It's a materialistic obsession and hype from the people marketing and selling the product.
Linda

You are a little bitter for a 61 year old woman who should be enjoying her golden years in Southern California. Duarte is a great little town. Has Arnold made you mad or something? I seem to recall you saying how gratefull are to be alive due to a near death experience yet you spent about 40 posts complaining about your extreme hatred of granite countertops. Seems a tad 2 faced to me, does it to you? Well I too had one, I actually was killed by a damn drunk driver and here I am today very gratefull the Paramedics never gave up on me. I dont feel any gratefullness from you, only hatred.

Buying and selling homes for decades huh. So do you advise your clients to steer clear of a house if it has that dreaded granite? Wow. Just wow. What did granite ever do to you anyway? Please advise.