Countertop designs such as marble, granite, quartz, quartzite, steel, and more catch the attention of the user instantly. Also, it is a solution that has one of the most ‘tangible values’ in the area of its application. Literally! Countertops have major applications in areas like modern modular kitchen designs, bathrooms, and restaurants.
Today, there are various materials available in the market for use on kitchen counters. Moreover, this marks a major shift from the recent past where marble countertops and granite countertops have traditionally held the fort.
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In addition to marble and granite, we now have engineered stone and within that, there are many categories including quartz surfaces. Moreover, we also have solid surfaces, stainless steel, wood, and more, that are used as kitchen counter decor materials. So, with so many different materials available, making the right choices becomes more interesting as well as perplexing.
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Marble or a natural stone has been used in our kitchen counter designs ever since we can remember. Also, this material has been in the market even before the entry of modular kitchen designs, or the kitchen decor as we know them today.
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The rich marble countertop definitely gives a luxurious kitchen decor and feel. So, let’s check out some amazing marble countertop ideas.
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A granite countertop can be counted among the first of the ‘designer’ countertop kitchen ideas in modular kitchens and other countertops applications like bathrooms and restaurants. Moreover, one of the strongest materials for such applications, granite countertops still occupies a major chunk of the kitchen counters market. But as is the case with marble and Kota stone, natural granite is available only in limited colour options.
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Although available in limited colours, granite countertops transform the look of the modular kitchen. So, let’s look at some stunning granite countertops.
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As the name suggests, engineered stone is a man-made material. Moreover, this modern countertop type was designed to counter the inherent problems with natural countertops materials like marble, Kota, and granite. Typically, natural stone is the basic material of engineered stone.
Additionally, the natural stone (this also comes from the unutilized stone from quarries) is crushed and mixed with a bonding material to give a seamless look to the final product called engineered stone. Moreover, since it’s made in factories, design patterns and color options are limitless. Also, these are getting popular across markets.
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Additionally, Brands like Neolith, Dekton, and Lapitec (sintered stone materials) provide quality solutions in this category.
The beautiful textures of engineered stone countertops make them very popular in domestic kitchens. So, take a look at some gorgeous countertops.
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Solid surfaces have been used as countertops and cladding material for some time now. As a category, solid surfaces was made popular by Corian – a DuPont product. Moreover, Corian, as a name, became so popular that the category itself was loosely referred to by that name. Additionally, when modular kitchens started gaining traction in the market, colour elements also became important.
Therefore, the kitchen suppliers could provide colour in their kitchens through cabinet finishes – from basic laminates to high-end lacquer finishes. So, even the kitchen sinks gained colour flexibility with the introduction of ‘quartz sinks’. Moreover, it left the countertops market open for colour experimentation. And solutions like Corian countertops fit in quite well.
Today, in addition to DuPont, there are many more well-known players like Staron, Greenply, Durlax, and others.
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You can never go wrong with solid surface kitchen counters. Moreover, these go well with all types of kitchen interiors. So, check out some statement solid surface countertops.
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Quartz or composite stone material is the next step in kitchen counter decor material. Moreover, it can also be classified as engineered stone. Also, we see quartz countertop surface as a separate category as it remains a standardized ingredient in these materials.
Moreover, it has a composition in which a majority of the material is quartz held together by resins. So, this lends strong structure to the quartz countertop surface making it very useful for various applications. Additionally, some of the leading suppliers include Corianquartz, Caesarstone and Quantra.
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The flawless finish of quartz countertops makes it a perfect kitchen countertop material. So, choose your favourite quartz countertop.
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By its very nature, stainless steel is one of the most robust materials for countertops. Moreover, the real challenge with stainless steel countertop for modern kitchen design idea is that it is a work-hardy material.
Also, what this means is that the more you work on stainless steel countertop, the more difficult it becomes to ‘handle’ it. Additionally, if there is a good supplier who knows this material, a stainless steel countertop is a life-long solution.
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Moreover, Neelkanth Sinks and Fabrinox are some of the sources if you are looking at stainless steel countertops.
Not just highly functional and efficient, steel countertops also give a minimalist look to the kitchen. So, look and take delight in the following steel countertops.
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As a kitchen countertop decor, wood looks very elegant and is timeless in its appeal. Moreover, western markets appreciate wood as a kitchen countertop type. This is also due to the climatic conditions and usage patterns – especially in cooking areas. Also, areas like dry kitchens with limited water usage suit very well to this material.
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Who can stay away from the rustic charm of the wooden countertops? So, take a look at the most beautiful wooden countertops for your kitchen.
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The quartzite countertop is made of hard metamorphic rock. Sandstone, through a process of pressurization and high heating, transforms into quartzite. Therefore, the quartzite countertop makes for an extremely durable and strong natural stone kitchen countertop decor material. Moreover, the kitchen countertop material has a highly modern design and aesthetic value as well.
The detailed crystal look of the quartzite countertops is an absolute show-stealer. So, let’s look at some scintillating quartzite countertops.
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Another modern kitchen countertop design material, the Kota stone kitchen material has been with us for ages. Moreover, kota stone is the usual ‘grey’ stone that again finds applications not just on kitchen countertops but also in other areas like floorings, claddings, etc. Additionally, Kota stone is a natural material and is widely used, especially where costs need to be kept low.
Being a natural kitchen countertop material, it is available in abundance. Moreover, it remains an indigenous countertop material. These low-priced solutions – prices start from as low as INR.25 per sq. ft.
But they do not come in any other colour except grey. Also, they get stained easily as they absorb oils and colours. Also, the thickness of this kitchen countertop material does not remain uniform.
In conclusion, we can say that there are various materials available for countertop applications. Also, we have seen, these are both natural and man-made. Moreover, each material comes with its own set of plusses and minuses.
What is important is to weigh the materials based on the application, budget, and creativity. And make a decision accordingly.
Moreover, one rider in countertop materials is that unlike many other categories in the home improvement market, this is an installation-dependent solution. So, you must take care not only while selecting the material suitable for your project but also do a careful selection of installation service providers.
Also, the various kitchen decor options make the selection even more exciting. So, you can choose the countertops for your kitchen decor from designer finishes in glossy, shiny, and matte texture, and numerous colour options.
The article offers a detailed insight into the different types of modern kitchen countertop materials so that you can make versatile choices when it comes to your modular kitchen design & decor projects.
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