Do you recommend going with quartz or granite?

I have no idea about either, but maybe this will help.

https://www.thespruce.com/quartz-vs-granite-countertops-1822078

https://countertopinvestigator.com/quartz-granite/

We have a well used home in the summer, with a pool. We went with the crushed quartz, and have never been sorry. It's 93% crushed quartz, and 7% epoxy with a built in anti microbial. The only stone counter that is certified for food prep for institutional use. Many people think it's granite, and there are beautiful color combos. We went with Cambria, and they did an excellent installation. It's virtually water proof, and never needs sealing. 10 years old now, and still looks like new.

While both quartz and granite are beautiful, I absolutely choose quartz! Quartz has amazing colors vs granite. Quartz does not require the maintenance that granite does. Quartz is much safer for food preparation, and doesn't have to be sealed yearly as does granite. Take a look at this following website for pros and cons of both: https://countertopinvestigator.com/silestone-versus-granite/

QUARTZ. You don't have to seal it yearly.

Quartz is the better option, I think, if you have that option.

Definitely quartz...so many color options and practically maintenance free. Everyone thought our quartz counter was marble..a much more expensive e material.

As part of your decision making process you might want to compare the difference in cost of the edge profile that you would like.

The prices of solid surface counter tops that are advertised and displayed in the stores do not include the additional cost pr linear foot for the different edge profile styles, such as bullnose,bevel, etc.

I would choose quartz. My sister put in granite, and she complains about having to seal it periodically.

i have had granite for decades and have never had to seal it. I use a daily granite cleaner and it looks like new. My sister has quartz (which is a natural product) and loves it. I say go by total cost and appearance. In Delaware, granite is less expensive.

I hope you can see it well enough here. I just took it.

Good to know- we want the bullnose edge. 😊

Your kitchen is beautiful! Thank you for the picture!😊

I am a kitchen designer. I would say my clients are, right now, using quartz more than granite, but that is partly because white/gray countertops are so popular and this can really only be had in quartz (there is a real stone called, confusingly enough, Quartzite, but it is more gray than white and very expensive). Quartz is pretty indestructible, but depending upon the color/pattern you are looking for, granite can be less expensive. If you are looking at a patterned quartz, you will want to see a large piece because some mfrs have patterns that repeat too often and look fake. It is recommended for most granite that it be sealed, but I have a dark green granite that I have never sealed and it never water spots, etc. It depends upon the density of the stone. Sealing it is really not that big a deal anyway. To the largest extent, it is a personal choice, based in no small part upon the color and finish you want.

We had square ceramic tiles replaced with quartz many years ago and never looked back....the quartz looks as good today as it did the day they installed it ...never needs sealing and easy clean up with a variety of mild cleansers...I would do this same product again in a heartbeat!

Enjoy your new kitchen. It sounds lovely.