Why You Need A Double Sink

May 30, 2007

Undermount Doublesink

A double sink is more useful than a single sink

Are you wondering whether to install a single sink or a double sink for your kitchen remodel? Imagine the convenience of chopping up your carrots, and sweeping the carrot-end into a garbage disposal.

Switching to a double sink, after using a single sink for so long, is like gaining a helper in the kitchen who organizes your cleanup.

Nearly 80% of kitchen remodelers at Elegant Kitchen Cabinets choose a double sink. Although you can get large single sinks at a premium, double sinks are normally larger.
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Know the Differences between Giallo Veneziano and Giallo Florito

May 15, 2007

Have you ever walked into a store thinking you’re going to buy something you saw online, only to find that it’s it’s completely different from what you wanted?

Imagine your kitchen with the perfect granite color, down to the details of the variation per square foot. See yourself ordering your granite over the phone, walking in and discovering that the granite is completely different from what you had in mind.

Thinking all granite is the same is like thinking all people are the same. There’s definitely a clear distinction between the two Giallo’s below, but these granite variations were chosen show just how much they can differ. It’s understandable that some people can confuse these because both their names contain Giallo, which means “yellow” in Italian.

However, Giallo Veneziano and Florito have subtle differences and similarities:

Giallo Veneziano vs. Giallo Florito

Giallo Veneziano Granite Countertop
Giallo Veneziano
Giallo Florito Granite Countertop
Giallo Florito
Location Brazil and Italy Brazil and Italy
Color Varying golds and browns Varying golds and browns
Highlights Medium amount of light colored speckles Darker veins
Grain Size Fine Coarse

Now You Know

Understanding the variation in granite and the difference in similarily named granite protects your vision of your perfect kitchen. Always check the granite before your contractors install it, because once the granite is cut and set, it’s hard to turn back.