Those put off buying granite countertops for their kitchen sink areas should note that prices have reduced in recent years, one expert has claimed. Writing for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, interior design columnist Gail Mayhugh advised a reader to look into the cost of updating her surfaces in granite tiles as they will immediately make a kitchen look more expensive. Other options are available, she stated, adding You can do a simple four to six-inch granite backsplash a full tile backsplash is not necessary.People were also advised that paint can be applied to walls above the backsplash in an accent colour, something which may help cooking spaces stand out while still staying within budget. Earlier this month, the Greater Lansing Business Monthly reported comments made by US-based kitchen specialist Barry Noora that granite is an ongoing preference for many homeowners. Regardless of current trends, nothing replaces quality, he remarked.