Thanks for letting me know about the silestone, sounds like it has been great for your home.
I would also love to hear from anyone who has used the new Recylced Glass countertops called GEOS or the new concrete colored countertop look. I have been reading about 2012 countertop trends and the silestone, GEOS and concrete seem to be used as well as of course granite. I like the sound of the recyled glass countertops, I thought when the sun hits them they might look somewhat like stained glass, which I presently have in my farmhouse and will not have with us in TV because I do not want to block the view. Anyone? I am thinking about using a product that is different than granite though still keeping granite an option.
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