Why Visiting a Showroom Matters: The Benefits of Seeing Your Countertops in Person
When planning to get new countertops, browsing photos online or flipping through catalogs can be a great place to start. But when it comes to making one of the biggest visual and functional choices in your space—your countertops—nothing compares to seeing the materials in person.
At Bedrock Countertops, we believe that visiting a showroom is an essential part of the selection process. Here’s why it makes such a difference:
1. See True Colors and Textures
Lighting can dramatically affect how a countertop looks, and photos often don’t capture the full depth of a material’s color, veining, or finish. In the showroom, you’ll be able to see exactly how the materials reflects light, how the textures feel, and how the tones appear in real life.
2. Match Samples with Your Materials
Bringing in your cabinet door, paint chips, backsplash tile, flooring samples, or even hardware allows you to see how everything works together under the same lighting. This hands-on comparison helps eliminate guesswork and gives you confidence in your design decisions.
3. View Larger Samples
Some stones have bold veining or pattern movement that may not be obvious in a small sample or online image. In our showroom, we can show you larger samples or even photos of full slabs so you can understand the flow and variation before making your choice.
Note: Our showrooms are sample based only. While quartz, being a man-made material, offers consistent appearance from slab to slab, natural stones like granite, marble, soapstone, and quartzite can vary significantly in color, veining, and pattern. We do not have full slabs of natural stone on site, but our team will gladly guide you to the trusted natural stone suppliers we work with to help you find the perfect slab for your project—or you can always visit one of our fabrication sites to see available full slabs in person.
4. Ask Questions in Real Time
Our showroom staff is here to guide you through the process. Whether you’re wondering about durability, maintenance, edge profiles, or finish options, having a professional on hand allows you to get immediate answers tailored to your needs.
5. Discover New Options You May Not Have Considered
You might come in with one material or color in mind but discover something completely different that better suits your space and lifestyle. Seeing the full range of available options in person can open new ideas and possibilities.
6. Feel the Finish
Whether it’s polished, honed, or leathered, the finish of your countertop affects both look and feel. Feeling the texture firsthand helps you decide what fits your aesthetic and practical needs best.
Bedrock Countertop Showroom Locations:
All showrooms open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - no appointment required!
Saturdays by appointment only.
Find and connect with a location near you.
Location: Albany, GA
Office Number: (229) 405-8946
Address: 2502 N. Slappey Blvd, Suite 2,
Albany, GA 31701
Location: Athens, GA
Office Number: (706) 850-1122
Address: 2235 W. Broad St, Suite C,
Athens, GA 30606
Location: Buford, GA *NEW*
Offica Number: (678) 765-0122
Address: 4195 S. Lee St. Unit C Buford, GA 30518
Location: Valdosta, GA
Office Number: (229) 531-3993
Address: 124 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
Final Thoughts
While online browsing can spark ideas, nothing compares to the confidence you gain from seeing your countertops in person. At Bedrock Countertops, we help turn inspiration into decisions you can trust, because your space deserves nothing less.
Stop by one of our showrooms today and let’s start designing your perfect space.
