Kitchen & Bath Business September/October 2023 - 26

KBB SPECIAL SECTION
CLOSE UP
On the Surface
An in-depth look at the flooring, countertops and wall coverings in today's K&B projects
GRANITE, QUARTZ, ENGINEERED hardwood, tile, concrete,
butcher block - the possibilities are endless when it
comes to choosing the surfaces for your clients' kitchens
and baths. Often, a colorful countertop or backsplash is the
element from which all others are chosen in a space. Alternatively,
specifying a surface choice that doesn't quite match
your clients' needs can lead to an unsuccessful project.
In our most recent Closeup survey on kitchen and bath
ABOVE In this large kitchen
infused with natural light,
Adam Gibson of Adam Gibson
Design in Carmel, Ind., chose
quartzite for the countertops,
which are complemented by
the subway tile backsplash.
The flooring is hardwood with
a Jacobean and espresso
stain. Photo credit: Adam
Gibson Photography
surfaces, 51% of respondents said they finalize their countertop
choices at the onset of a job. The majority - 69%
- choose the flooring at the beginning, yet the design pros
were all over the map when it comes to when they finalize
wall treatments.
" Since all our designs are in 3D, we often don't need to
wait to choose the wall coverings, " said Adam Gibson,
CMKBD, CLIPP, CAPS, and owner of Adam Gibson
Design in Carmel, Ind. " But sometimes it's more satisfying
for all involved to sample paint or wallcoverings once the
cabinets are installed. "
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/ SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023
KEY TAKEAWAYS
 69% of respondents make
their flooring selections at the
beginning of the project.
 Quartz is the most popular
countertop material in the kitchen
(40%) and in the bath (38%).
 Tile is the top flooring choice for
kitchens and baths.
 Aesthetics is the most important
factor to consider when choosing
a countertop material; for flooring,
it is durability.
By CHELSIE BUTLER

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