Kitchen renovations have been, and will continue to be, a top choice when considering home improvements. It’s a room that has the most traffic (aside from bathrooms), and it’s a cornerstone for entertaining.
Cabinetry is always a big talking point, but choosing which counter type can easily make or break the design and functionality of the kitchen. We compiled a list to show a few of the top 10 counter types – so have a read, take some notes, and plan away!
Granite is, and will continue to be a top choice. It’s durable, (mostly) maintenance-free, and packed full of beautiful design options, making it a top contender when planning your kitchen renovation. It can be a little pricey, but much of this depends on the design, or slab, you choose.
Marble. What can you say about marble other than it’s gorgeous. And if that’s what you’re going for, marble is an incredible choice. It’s sleek, and clean, and simple, yet all of these put together make for a masterpiece in countertop beauty. Now, the price tag can be quite high for marble, and it’s not the best choice as it stains and cracks easily. So, you really need to decide what your priority is… beauty or function.
Quartz is a perfect option to “counter” the popular granite and marble. There tends to be more options to choose from, and it’s a little sturdier and able to withstand more than it’s popular “counter”parts, but it can be just as expensive.
Wood or butcher blocks aren’t the go-to choice, but they certainly make a statement. They’re easy to clean but require a lot of maintenance work to prevent them from cracking, staining, or showing signs of daily use i.e. cutting anything on them. So if you’re considering this option, maybe use it in an area where it won’t be used a lot; like a small bar that houses beverages and glasses.
Stainless steel is the look of the future… or is it the now? We’ve all been in at least one home that has stainless steel appliances, but have you seen it as a counter top? While not widely used, there’s some solid benefits to it i.e. easy to clean, no seams, and withstands heat. The biggest downside to it though – it’s easy to scratch so you can’t use it as a cutting surface.
Eager to see what other options there are for counter tops? Just click this link to see what else is being used.
