I shot photos of a very beautiful home in West Linn today, and the look of the kitchen and breakfast nook really stood out. That's no small task, since by this point I've literally shot hundreds of homes and properties as contract work for a virtual tour company. Anyway, if anyone even casually ogles kitchens, check out the natural light in this one. It was hazy, but when it's clear there's an impressive view of Mt. Hood straight through the breakfast nook windows. Wow.
Compliments aside there was one thing I noticed, and it was big in my book. All that wonderful kitchen counter space was finished with marble. Marble? Noo! Why?! As a cook, I know that marble may look pretty (and is relatively expensive) but it does NOT hold up well to a heavily used kitchen. It's surprisingly fragile, and it stains easily.
The home owners were obviously not wanting for money, and much of what I shot was the result of a brand new remodel. All the more reason why I was sad to see the marble counter tops. A note for all you folks wanting to resurface your kitchen counter space. If you can afford it, go with granite, if not maybe go for soapstone or engineered stone. Being able to roll out dough directly on clean counter top when I bake is amazing, and if I were to remodel some future home, I'd drop the money on the good stuff. It'll last for years.
Yes, it might last for years...but does something so ancient belong in your kitchen like that, only to be discarded by someone else later as if it's worthless? I recommend recycled fused glass - earth-friendly, lots of colors and also durable!
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