Modern Granite Counters For Bathrooms

Modern Granite Counters For Bathroom

A granite bathroom offers plenty of opportunity for you to bring elegance in design and practicality in function. While granite can be and is used in a variety of applications around the home and throughout the bathroom, there’s something special about a bathroom with granite countertops.

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your modern bathroom’s granite counters, we’re here to help steer you in the right direction. 

Granite 

Granite is a crystalline and granular hard stone. Naturally occurring and quarried from various sites around the world, granite contains a number of other minerals. This gives granite countertops a unique look while still being as durable and pressure-resistant as you need in the bathroom. 

Plus, when you keep your granite countertop clean, sealed and polished it will turn your bathroom into a true oasis.

Granite in Bathroom Countertops

The counters in your bathroom are going to be exposed to a range of different elements. From water and soap to cosmetics and hygiene consumables, you need something that is hardy and durable enough to withstand not just the general wear and tear but the various materials being used around and on it. Granite is more than up to the task. As one of the hardiest stones available, with proper care it can last for many, many years.

Moreover, granite is extraordinarily elegant and beautiful. If you simply love a modern, minimalist bathroom that still has character, incorporating a granite countertop is one way to have the best of both worlds.

Granite Bathroom Design Ideas

Matched with Mahogany

The use of deep coloured mahogany wood has become more and more popular in home bathrooms. There are few things that complement mahogany wood as beautifully as granite. A granite countertop surrounded by mahogany cabinetry is both luxurious to look at and practical for use in the bathroom. 

Mirror and Lighting

This design idea is a great way to accentuate a granite countertop. By flanking either side of your countertop or sink with side lighting centered by a large mirror will give you all the necessities of a vanity in the bathroom while also effectively highlighting the beauty of any granite countertop you choose. 

Self-standing/Raised Sink

The sink you choose for your bathroom countertop will make a significant impact on the overall design and feel of the space. A self-standing and/or raised sink on a granite bathroom countertop is both modern and stylish. This increasingly popular design choice offers plenty of opportunity to customise as well.

Double Sink Vanity – Gray or Dark

There are a wide variety of vanity unit designs but if you’re looking for a him/her set-up few styles beat the double sink countertop. Whether you opt for a refined and minimalist grey or a darker and bolder stone slab, granite perfectly balances simple sophistication with granular complexity to match without cluttering a double sink set up. 

Coloured Granite Bathroom Designs

Granite, like many natural stones, comes in a wide selection of different colours. Choosing a feature colour to act as a central visual point for the bathroom is an excellent way to break up the otherwise monochromatic feel of many modern day homes.

Turquoise Granite

Can you think of anything more stunning and calming than a bathroom countertop made from this beautiful turquoise green granite?

Black Granite

Bathrooms, modern ones especially, are often white or off-white. A bold, black granite countertop–with or without accompanying dark wooden cabinetry–can make for a truly spectacular addition to your bathroom.

Light Granite

If you would rather stick with a white or light colour scheme throughout your home, granite comes in a variety of lighter shades. There’s no need to sacrifice any of the hardiness and durability granite brings to the bathroom by going with another stone just to maintain the minimalist bright design of whiter stone.

Grey Granite

However, for those of you who are not quite sold on the bold, black granite but still want something with a bit of coloured depth to it, grey granite can do just the trick. With a subtle boldness, you can mix and match grey granite with just about any modern aesthetic thanks to the depth of the granular surface on this special stone. 

Countertop Edging

Granite bathroom countertops can be customised in terms of colour, style, accessories and surrounding amenities.

The edging of your granite countertop might seem like a small feature that won’t make a huge difference but it can really change the entire visual look. There are a few options available offering different benefits depending on your aesthetic preference.

Straight Edge

These slightly rounded edges are clean and simple and are perfect for busier or darker granite countertops.

Eased Edge

Eased edges are less rounded without having sharp or dangerous corners that you wouldn’t want in a room like the bathroom. 

Beveled Edge

Beveled edging is perfect for modern bathroom designs and can be further tailored in terms of edge angle, level of flatness and more.

Ogee Edges

A granite bathroom countertop with a rounded ogee edge looks simple yet stunning and is perfect for low key applications. 

Bullnose Edges

The bullnose edge is ideal if your countertop’s granite slab is thinner. It will help keep the overall look traditional but not outdated especially in a home featuring modern design styles.

Waterfall Edge

If you’re going for modern and contemporary first and foremost, few things stand out better than the waterfall edging. It’s elegant without being over the top and will effectively highlight your granite stone.

Granite Bathrooms Start at Euro Marble

It doesn’t matter whether you’re feeling inspired and clear-headed about how you want to incorporate a granite bathroom countertop or you need more granite bathroom design ideas, make sure to contact Euro Marble.

We’re a premier supplier of natural stone, including quality and beautiful granite, and we would love to help you achieve the modern bathroom of your dreams!

9 Granite Kitchen Countertop Ideas

Granite Kitchen

When it comes to renovating your kitchen or designing a new one, finding the right granite kitchen countertop is a must. After all, the kitchen countertop doesn’t just need to be a functional centre piece to the room but it also presents a very important opportunity to infuse a sense of luxury and aesthetic style. 

What is Granite?

Granite is one of the most hardy of the natural stones. Unique in its crystalline aesthetic, granite is granular in nature which makes it a very distinctive-looking construction material as well as extremely practical.

There are plenty of reasons to choose granite for kitchen countertops. For one, its durability and resistant nature makes it perfect for the high amounts of activity that goes on in the kitchen. Plus, being simple to maintain and keep clean, your granite countertop will be as easy on the eye as it is easy to maintain.

But there are so many style-related options in granite kitchen countertops that it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you, here’s a list of some of the top countertop ideas for using granite in your kitchen. 

Granite Kitchen Countertop Ideas – Colours

  1. Blue Granite

If you’re considering using granite for your kitchen countertop you might want to consider the different colours available. Blue granite is an excellent way to infuse a vibrant  feature colour into your home. The truth is that despite the name, blue granite slabs actually contain multiple colours and its granular structure will make for a really jaw-dropping addition to the kitchen. 

  1. Light Granite

When people tend to think of off-white and light coloured stone it’s understandable why their minds go immediately to the iconic marble. Granite, however, comes in a range of shades including the luxurious Taj Mahal. Light coloured granite kitchen countertops give you all the practical benefits of granite with the simplistic elegance of lighter stone.

  1. Black Granite

If you have a white kitchen already and want a granite countertop that will anchor the entire design and really impress visitors, black granite is the way to go. There are even different shades of black and, coupled with the granular aesthetic of granite, makes for an arresting visual depth and moodiness. 

  1. Feature Colour

Aside from the more classic off-whites, blacks and even blues, granite comes in a wide range of other colours such as red, turquoise, green and multi-coloured. While not for everyone, a feature kitchen countertop made from an eye-catchingly coloured granite stone slab can be a powerful choice.

Granite Kitchen Countertop Ideas – Style

  1. Solid Slab

Stone countertops, including granite benchtops, come in a variety of styles. One of the increasingly common designs includes solid stone slabs that can be installed in a variety of shapes to suit your aesthetic. Solid countertops provide a bold central statement around which you can design the rest of your kitchen. 

Even solid countertops themselves can be further customised depending on your particular preference. In fact, there are three different types of surface patterns to choose from: solid, marbled and speckled. 

Marbled Granite Stone

The marbled pattern incorporates streaks and textures of colours throughout. This provides visual variety in shading as well as colours and adds a real level of depth to the slab without being overwhelming. 

Speckled Granite Stone

Speckled countertops are great for adding vibrancy and texture to an otherwise bland-looking room. Paired with simple kitchen appliances and monochromatic cabinetry, the speckled granite will stand out and look a real treat.

Glossy Granite Stone

Glossy granite countertops are particularly excellent for reflecting light across the room and making the entire kitchen feel that much larger and more spacious. Easy to maintain and clean for long lasting sparkling, glossy countertops are a popular choice for practical and design reasons. 

  1. Stone Tiles

The alternative to a single slab of stone is to install multiple granite tiles with visible but not particularly noticeable grout lines. There are a few benefits to incorporating a tiled granite kitchen countertop.

  1. The lightweight tiles are easier (and require less labour) to install.
  2. The tiles themselves are cheaper to purchase than a single, solid slab. 
  3. There’s more versatility in design for your kitchen benchtop.
  4. You can achieve a great sense of visual depth with a nicely patterned stone tile.

Granite Kitchen Countertop Ideas – Edging

7. Eased Edges

Eased edging is a simple and elegant design for just about any granite kitchen countertop. Stunning and clean, it is particularly suitable for modern or minimalist homes. 

8. Beveled Edges

Beveled edging is a popular option for granite countertops. The increased level of detailing compared to eased edging gives the countertop a certain level of business and yet still retains elegance and sophistication. There are a variety of types of beveled edging options including the sharpness of the angle, the direction of the edge flowing and more. 

9. Curved Edges

Curved edges offer much of the same practicality and simplicity of eased edges but with a softer curving to soften the overall look. If you simply love the flowing aesthetic of a softly curved edge, it will make your granite kitchen countertop simply gorgeous to look at. 

Choose Euro Marble for Your Kitchen Granite

Whether you’re fitting out a white kitchen with granite countertops or a rustic kitchen, the team at Euro Marble can help. We’ll find the perfect slab of stone, from colour to sizing, to suit all of your preferences and needs. Ready to find granite for your kitchen countertop? Contact us today or come into our showroom!

Pros & Cons of Granite Flooring In Kitchen

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There are few things as functional and fashionable as a granite floor kitchen. Granite is widely used in various construction applications around and inside the home. Made from a variety of minerals including feldspar, quartz and mica, this naturally occurring rock is hard-wearing, spectacular looking and versatile in use.


So, should you install granite flooring and tiles in your kitchen? There are plenty of reasons to consider choosing granite but to help you make an informed and confident decision we’ll run through all the pros and cons of granite flooring for the home and kitchen.

Pros of a Granite Floor Kitchen

Granite Is Exceptionally Durable

Granite is among the hardiest of even natural stones. The exceptional level of durability is one of the many reasons why granite is a popular choice of material in countertops, vanities and kitchen flooring. The truth is that no stone is going to be the cheapest option for home construction and renovation, but granite is most definitely a worthy long term investment thanks to its high level of toughness and resistance to general wear and tear.

Granite Makes a Great Option for Wet Areas

Your kitchen floor–let’s face it–is going to get wet! Bathrooms and kitchens alike need a material that can stand up to moisture without being damaged or compromised. Granite tiled kitchens are very resistant to water, liquid and moisture. Of course, all stone should be sealed and maintained carefully, but with proper maintenance it can last and look great for years. Just remember to wipe up spills as quickly as you can!

Granite Tile Is A Hypoallergenic Flooring Option

One of the lesser known properties of granite is that it’s excellent for families with members who suffer from asthma and/or allergies. Due to the fact that it is easy to keep clean, it doesn’t take much to remove the common allergens found in dirt and dust from your granite floor. More hygienic and cleaner floors aren’t just a win for the allergenic family members, it’s a win for everyone!

Granite Comes In Many Styles

No two granite kitchen floors are alike! Not only is every slab of stone unique unto itself, there are also many different colours, styles, and patterns. Whether you prefer a white or grey granite tile design to match a minimalist home decor or you’re keen to go bold and colourful with a red, brown, blue or black granite, there’s absolutely something for everyone. 

Granite is Simply Beauty

Granite stone is simply beautiful. When shined to perfection granite can absolutely sparkle in just about any kitchen. Not to mention the fact that thanks to the signature granular make-up of granite, the crystalline aesthetic offers a deep and rich texture without forcing a crowded aesthetic in your kitchen. 

Cons of a Granite Floor Kitchen

Granite Tiles Are Somewhat Difficult To Install

Granite tiles in a kitchen do offer some increased level of difficulty when it comes to installation. This heavy stone may be durable but it comes with more weight as a result. Fortunately, while granite might be tricky for even the experienced DIY enthusiast, it’s not hard to find a professional installer to lay down stunning granite across your kitchen floor.

Granite Floors Need Sealing

Granite, like all natural stone, does require semi-regular resealing to ensure it’s fully protected from moisture, acid and other staining and damaging factors. While not an overly difficult procedure to arrange or costly considering the long-term durability of granite, sealing and resealing is important.

Granite Requires Maintenance to Keep Clean

Fortunately, a granite kitchen floor requires only simple and easy maintenance to keep it gorgeous and shining. Nonetheless, as we mentioned above, if something does spill across the tiles it’s important you blot and wipe up the liquid as quickly as possible. With some simple sweeping and relatively frequent mopping, your granite will look amazing!

Granite Flooring Can Be Cold

A granite floor kitchen can get a little cold to the touch, especially during the colder months of winter. On the plus side, the general Australian climate is mostly warm so even the cooler granite kitchen tiles will be suitable for kitchen floor applications. 

Granite Flooring Costs Can Be High

Granite is a highly in-demand material for use inside and outside the home. Due to the fact that it’s high quality and quarried directly from the ground and sent around the world, granite can be pricier than other kitchen flooring options. If you’re looking for a valuable long-term investment, however, it’s still well worth its price tag.

Let’s Talk Granite!

There you have it: the pros and cons to considering granite tiles. If you’re not sure whether granite is right for your home, or if you’re not sure what shade, design and colour of stunning stone will match the rest of your interior design, make sure to speak to the team here at Euro Marble.


We love to chat about all things natural stone and we’ll make sure you’re more than happy with any granite floor kitchen you choose. Call us today on (02) 8585 2999 or contact us via our website.