"Several factors go into choosing the right material, and two of them are important enough to make you think twice about buying from chains like Lowe's. The first is variety. Big-box stores are likely to store fewer samples since they're only interested in products that move fast. This means they'll usually only stock the most popular (read: neutral) colors and patterns, which may not include a slab of your dream countertop. Wholesalers and manufacturers, on the other hand, will have a much wider variety."
"'Lowe's has plenty of good countertop options, but this is one area where you can save a lot of money by cutting out the middleman,' Orefice told House Digest in an exclusive interview. 'Go directly to a supplier, especially for stone countertops, and you'll save a lot.'"
"In fact, you could save between 30% and 50% by going directly to the source, or at least as close to it as possible."
Kitchen remodels commonly prioritize budget and selecting the best countertop material. Big-box hardware chains like Lowe's offer convenience but can be more expensive and carry limited samples and popular neutral options. Purchasing directly from suppliers or manufacturers, especially for stone countertops, can cut out the middleman and reduce costs by roughly 30% to 50%. Wholesalers and manufacturers typically offer a wider range of colors, patterns, and larger selection of slabs. Variety and slab size are important factors to consider when choosing countertop material, and direct sourcing increases the chance of finding a preferred, cost-effective option.
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