Beyond Kitchens Countertops: Creative Places to Use Granite

If you love the granite countertops in your kitchen, then you may want to consider incorporating granite into other areas of your home. You can use granite in nearly every room of the house. In many cases, granite countertops will be the perfect fit, while in other rooms, you will want to get another form of granite. 

Explore some of the creative ways to use granite countertops in your home. 

As Bathroom Vanity Tops

After kitchens, your bathroom is the next most logical place to use granite countertops. The fact that granite resists water and mold, as well as bacteria, makes it useful in your kitchen. 

The durability of granite is also a strong point in favor of using it in the bathroom. After all, that durability and strength mean that you can use it day after day without worrying about damaging it. Best of all, granite looks great in bathrooms of any size and style. 

In Outdoor Kitchens

Some homes have enough space to make an outdoor kitchen. If this applies to you, consider using a granite for your outdoor countertops. Just make sure that you understand how the weather will affect the material. 

As a Tabletop or Desktop

Most granite countertops could also easily serve as a tabletop or desktop. It will give an elegant appearance to your surface and is durable to handle however you plan to use it. Of course, you need to ensure that whatever you use for the legs of your table is sturdy enough to support the granite. 

The elegant appearance of granite makes this a great option for formal dining rooms or office spaces where you want to appear professional. 

As a Home Bar

For anyone who loves entertaining or enjoys mixing the occasional drink, granite countertops can be the perfect addition to a home bar. If you happen to spill a drink, it will be easy to clean up, and you won’t have to worry about the surface getting stained. 

As a Fireplace Mantle

You may not be able to adjust a countertop to work as a fireplace mantle, but it may be possible with a narrow one. Even if you just have to use another form of granite, fireplace mantles are a popular option. Granite looks great and can handle the proximity to the fire. 

As a Backsplash

Whether you are using granite in your kitchen, bathroom, or another space, don’t limit yourself to counters. Granite also makes an excellent backsplash thanks to its water resistance. It will also be eye-catching and deliver design continuity with the countertop and backsplash of the same material. 

As Flooring

You could also use granite as part of your flooring. Granite tiles or other flooring styles let you take advantage of the same beauty, durability, and easy maintenance you would get with granite in any other space. 

Conclusion

When you think of granite countertops, your first thought is a gorgeous kitchen countertop or perhaps a kitchen island. But with some creativity, you can use the same countertops in your bathroom, on a home bar, or as the surface of a table or desk.