Granite countertops...
One thing one must consider is the wall behind the countertop. Select the covering for this wall and the countertop at the same time. Think about a backsplash.
Juggle these three (countertop, backsplash, and wall) to get the look you want.
Hint: Tiling the wall can be expensive. There are many choices of wallpaper that have a pattern similar to tiles. Most kitchens could be done with one roll -- and you can do it yourself. Live with it a while. When you're absolutely sure you like the look, remove the wallpaper and finish the job in tile. (Take some wallpaper with you to match tiles.)
I've seen stainless steel on kitchen walls. This stuff is a bear to keep clean. It shows every fingerprint, splash, and bit of dust. This is a very durable and practical material for commercial kitchens, where it stands up to abuse from hurried chefs and industrial cleaners, but at home, it's labour intensive. I like to clean my stainless steel appliances with baking soda -- it's quick and it doesn't look too bad if I miss a spot.
Cheers, PW.
The change-hating technology-fearing Luddite
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