A remodeling project can be fun, exciting yet also stressful. You want to be sure you get the best return on your investment and that the changes to your home reflect your style. Surprisingly, the two rooms in your home that provide the highest return on your investment, as much as 100 percent, are two you may not think of immediately – your kitchen and bathrooms.

The fact is that your kitchen and bathrooms are the two most popular rooms in your home, so you want them to be as up-to-date as possible.

When you are considering a bathroom or kitchen remodel, consider natural stone which can increase the return even more.

Granite is still the most popular option in natural stone for countertops. Granite is durable, resists scratching and staining while adding a look of luxury to your kitchen or bath. Granite must be sealed periodically, but as long as the seal is intact, it resists bacteria and mold. This makes it the perfect option for the surface you use to fix your family meals.

Granite flooring is another option to create a stunning look in your home. It is important to remember that, although granite resists scratching, grit on shoes or on the bottom of pans taken from the stove can cause scratches, so be sure to sweep the floors often and use hot pads or trivets under warm pans.

Engineered stone countertops are made by mixing crushed quartz with polymers and pigments to create a surface that is extremely durable, but with a warmer feeling than other types of natural stone.

Every slab of engineered stone countertops is the same, so if you have a large countertop area, your kitchen looks more uniform throughout. Quartz does not need to be sealed but it is less heat resistant than other types of stone.

Marble is luxurious, beautiful and stands the test of time as illustrated by its stunning appearance in many buildings that are centuries old. Marble is softer than other types of stone, so you should always use cutting boards and wipe up spills of acidic material quickly as they can stain.

If you have a pastry chef in your home, they will find the coolness of marble perfect for working with dough. Marble also needs to be sealed periodically, but as long as it is intact, the surface is resistant to bacteria and mold. Marble flooring can add a look of luxury in your bathroom, creating a spa-like atmosphere with heated towel racks and a steam shower or whirlpool tub.

For more than two decades, the talented craftsmen at Marble Concepts have been creating stunning home and commercial counters, floors, backsplashes and surrounds from natural stone. They use up-to-date equipment and techniques in order to get you the room you have always dreamed of having. They treat you as if you are family because, to them, every customer is family.

If you are considering natural stone for your home or business, contact Marble Concepts today by calling 215-396-7393 or complete the simple form online. Our friendly staff will guide you through the process and work with you until you are satisfied with your results.