Marietta Countertops helps people in Vinings refresh kitchens and baths in condos, townhomes, and houses along the Chattahoochee. Many homes here are compact, so we focus on making every inch of counter count.
Vinings is an unincorporated community in Cobb County. It runs along the Chattahoochee River, across from the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Most of it sits between I-285 and the river. The 2020 census counted 12,581 people.
Around 1830 the area was called Crossroads, then Paces, after Hardy Pace. He ran Pace’s Ferry across the river, and Paces Ferry Road is still the main road through town. In the 1840s the Western and Atlantic Railroad laid tracks here, and the place took the name of William H. Vining, who worked on a railroad bridge.
Union troops held the area in 1864, and Pace’s home, used as a hospital, was destroyed. Vinings was recognized as a community in 1904, the same year a one-lane bridge was built across the river. It has never become a city. The Home Depot has its headquarters here. Facts in this section come from Wikipedia.
Vinings has a lot of single-person homes. In 2020, nearly half of its households were one person living alone, and only about 12 percent of residents were under 18. Smaller households often mean smaller kitchens, like a single wall or a small L shape.
In a tight kitchen, a few choices make a big difference. A light, solid color reflects more light and makes the room feel larger. A large single-bowl sink can be more useful than a double bowl. Extending the counter a few inches past the end cabinet can create a small breakfast bar without adding an island. Quartz and solid surface work well because seams can be kept tight and the surface is easy to wipe down.
Work in a shared building takes some planning. Many buildings set hours for noisy work and require the installer to carry insurance. Measure the elevator and hallway turns, since a long slab may need to be cut into two pieces just to reach your door. Ask your manager before you book the job.
Baths in these units are often the second project. A bathroom countertop in quartz or porcelain resists makeup, hair dye, and water spots better than marble.
A matching backsplash in the same material as the counter can make a small kitchen look seamless.
Small kitchens are a good place to spend a little more on the surface, since there is less of it. Still, a few choices keep cost down. A simple eased edge costs less than a fancy profile. Fewer cut-outs mean less labor. Keeping the sink and cooktop in the same spot avoids new plumbing and wiring.
Remnants can also help. When a large job is cut, the leftover pieces are often sold for less. A remnant can be enough for a bathroom vanity, a bar top, or a very small kitchen. The choice of colors is smaller, so it works best if you are flexible.
If you rent and cannot change the counters, ask your landlord. Some owners will approve an upgrade if you share the cost, since a nicer kitchen helps them rent the unit later.
A small kitchen needs less material, so a higher grade stone can cost less than you expect. Remnant slabs are sometimes an option for small jobs.
We check this at the measuring visit. If a piece is too long, the seam can be placed where it is least likely to be seen.
For a very small kitchen, sometimes. Remnants are real stone, just smaller pieces. The choice of colors is more limited.
Yes, with the building’s approval. Freight elevator times and loading rules are set by your management office.
Planning a Vinings project? Call Marietta Countertops at (470) 427-6789, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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