Five years ago every Richardson kitchen renovation we quoted ended with the homeowner picking granite. Today it’s quartz, by a 4-to-1 margin. Here’s what changed.
Maintenance won out
Granite needs to be re-sealed every 1-2 years to stay stain-resistant. Quartz needs nothing — wipe it down with soap and water and you’re done. Richardson homeowners with young kids or who entertain often were the first to notice the difference, and word spread fast.
The look caught up
Early quartz patterns were obvious — flat colors with uniform speckle. Today’s quartz can mimic Calacatta marble or Carrara veining well enough that most people can’t tell the difference at arm’s length. That removed the last real reason to choose granite for the look alone.
Pricing converged
Mid-grade quartz now lands at roughly the same per-square-foot price as mid-grade granite. There used to be a 30-40% premium for quartz; that’s gone. When the price is the same and the maintenance is lower, the choice is obvious.
The exception: bookmatched slabs
If you want a dramatic bookmatched waterfall island with natural veining, granite (or a true marble) still wins. Quartz is engineered, so the patterns repeat — bookmatching looks artificial. For show-piece installations, we still recommend natural stone.
Thinking about a kitchen project in Richardson? Schedule a free consultation and we’ll walk through what’s realistic for your space and budget.