Granite surfaces and countertops may be the best option for those looking to update their kitchen, it has been suggested. When remodelling, the price of quartz or stone can stretch the budget of any home makeover plans, Andy Tabor wrote for the Lakewood Observer. He noted Less expensive, yet still attractive alternatives are solid surface materials such as granite and ceramic tiles.Other affordable options for decorating a kitchen include adding a mosaic backsplash made of ceramic or glass and switching old valances on windows to allow for more natural light to enter the room, Mr Tabor stated.Prospective buyers are attracted to a renovated kitchen, he added, with this type of home improvement ranking highly in recent studies. Halifax revealed in a survey last month that of 1,000 people polled, 19 per cent believed the kitchen to be the most important room in the house and was only outranked by lounges or sitting areas.