Many home owners take their time deciding on what they would like to do in the kitchen as it will be an initial outlay in costs however, if you do it properly and aren't too cheap, you will find that your investment will last you for years! 

One of the greatest stones to invest in for kitchen worktops that are bound to last you year upon year and still look stunning is Granite worktops. Granite is one of the hardest wearing stones on earth and has been used for years in kitchens and bathrooms. 

The main reason granite is great for kitchens and a bathroom is that these areas of the home usually have the largest amount of traffic. Everyone day people use the kitchen sides for chopping food, cooking and preparing meals, it's no wonder the worktops can get damaged. Using a material such as granite which is highly durable and resistant means that you will get kitchen worktops that last a lot longer than other materials such as laminate. 

The other great thing about this durable stone is the amount of colours it comes in! There are so many that you can pretty much get any colour you want. This is great for kitchens and bathrooms again as it means that you can get worktops that will suit any colour range you choose to go with. 

Not many people know much about Granite as typically up until now it has been seen as the most expensive choice for homes but recently this has changed. There are many granite suppliers that are able to offer really good high quality granite but at really good prices. 

Gone are the days when average families can have this luxury in their homes!

If you don't fancy granite for any reason, a good alternative which is also strong, durable but man made is Quartz. Many home owners choose Quartz worktops  as you still have the variety of colours but being highly heat and scratch resistant means it can be great in kitchens! 

You need to shop around and you will soon find a stone supplier that can tell you what is best for your home and needs.