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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.

 

black and white kitchen
Quantra quartz countertop

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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 countertops for kitchen 

 

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.

 

textured Marble with wooden flooring
Marble countertop for kitchen

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Advantages of marble countertop 

  • Being a natural material, it is available in abundance.
  • Low priced solution – prices start from as low as INR.50 per sq. ft.
  • Moreover, they remain easy to install. Also, contractors can handle the material quite easily.
  • Robust and lasts a lifetime.

 

Also see: Design of island kitchen: Things to know & 15 ideas to steal

 

Disadvantages of marble countertop 

  • Limited colours – Natural kitchen counter materials have a limitation in terms of availability of colours, and non-uniformity in design and patterns.
  • Also, natural materials sometimes have surface defects like spots.
  • A bulky material to handle and install.
  • Furthermore, the surface of marble sometimes needs to be ‘corrected’ with ‘fillers’ to cover any gaps.
  • It’s an unorganized market to quality across lots is not consistent.
  • Moreover, marble countertop surfaces are difficult to maintain due to thE porous nature of marble. Also, oil and other stains are difficult to remove.

Marble countertop designs

The rich marble countertop definitely gives a luxurious kitchen decor and feel. So, let’s check out some amazing marble countertop ideas.

 

Marble countertop designs #1

 

 brown stylish chairs and wooden flooring
Textured full white marble countertop.

 Image Source: Boston Magazine

Marble countertop designs #2

 

offwhite surface for a white cooking area
Give a subtle charm to your kitchen with this off-white marble countertop.

Image Source: Backsplash

 

Also see: 7 Popular kitchen cabinet colour schemes to match your appliances

 

Marble countertop designs #3

 

smooth marble surface with high walls and black pendant lights
Minimalist look white marble kitchen counters.

Image Source: Frenchy Fancy

 

Marble countertop designs #4

 

marble tabletop with blue and white interiors
Contrasting white marble countertop for kitchen with blue interiors.

Image Source: pinterest

 

Marble countertop designs #5

 

full marble surface with white floor
Stylish marble countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: My Domaine

 

Granite countertop designs for modular kitchen

 

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.

 

Granite modular cooking area
Granite countertop

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Advantages of granite countertop

  • Being a natural material, it is available in abundance.
  • Low priced solution – Granite price starts from as low as INR.100 per sq. ft.
  • Easy to install. Also, contractors can handle the material quite easily.
  • Moreover, it is robust and lasts a lifetime.
  • A better modern countertop material over marble and Kota due to its ‘design value’.

 

Disadvantages of granite countertop 

  • Limited colours – Natural kitchen counter materials have a limitation in terms of the availability of colours and finishes.
  • Furthermore, natural materials sometimes have surface defects like spots.
  • Also, it is a bulky material to handle and install.
  • Moreover, the surface of the marble countertop type sometimes needs to be ‘corrected’ with ‘fillers’ to cover any gaps. Also, in granite, it’s sometimes tricky to identify such fillings. So, these fillings come off with usage leaving gaps behind.
  • Also, it’s mostly an unorganized market so quality is not consistent, except those provided by branded players.

 

Granite countertop designs

Although available in limited colours, granite countertops transform the look of the modular kitchen. So, let’s look at some stunning granite countertops.

 

Granite countertop designs #1

 

black cooking area
Vibe your black cabinets with granite countertop.

Image Source: Amazon

 

Granite countertop designs #2

 

granite with white base and cove lights
Install LED lights under your granite countertop for a modern look.

Image Source: Booking

 

Granite countertop designs #3

 

black textured granite with cabinets
Designer textured black granite countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Improve Canada

 

Granite countertop designs #4

 

grey textured granite countertop designs for kitchen with light coloured interiors
Textured grey granite countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Countertop News

 

Granite countertop designs #5

 

white waves on a black granite surface with white floors
Add waves to your black granite countertop for a funky look.

Image Source: Covet House

 

Engineered stone countertop designs for kitchen

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.

 

pink engineered stone countertop for kitchen
Engineered stone countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Love Daily Dose

 

Advantages of engineered stone countertop 

  • Seamless finishes on the kitchen counters.
  • Furthermore, a man-made kitchen counter material, it is available in a vast variety of colours, shades, sizes, and thicknesses.
  • Moreover, owing to the availability of variety, this countertop type gives more creative flexibility to Architects and Interior Designers.
  • It uses up the unutilized stone from quarries and hence helps in reducing manufacturing wastages.
  • Also, it is reasonably priced, though higher than marble, Kota, and granite. Moreover, prices start from INR 500 per sq. ft.
  • Moreover, easy to work on during installation – Engineered stone, because of its structure is easy to ‘mould’ around the corners and tricky places like the sink area in bathrooms and kitchens.
  • The finishing of this countertop type is better compared to natural materials like marble, Kota, and granite.

 

Disadvantages of engineered stone countertop 

  • Awareness about the engineered stone not very high.
  • Moreover, it faces competition from granite owing to its cost.
  • Low-quality suppliers in engineered stone are a challenge.

Additionally, Brands like Neolith, Dekton, and Lapitec  (sintered stone materials) provide quality solutions in this category.

 

Engineered stone countertop designs

The beautiful textures of engineered stone countertops make them very popular in domestic kitchens. So, take a look at some gorgeous countertops.

 

Engineered stone countertop designs #1 

 

black engineered stone surface with black furniture and black walls
Go bold with this black and bold stone countertop.

Image Source: est living

 

Engineered stone countertop designs #2

 

grey stone tabletop for kitchen with traditional look
Traditional look kitchen with a statement stone countertop.

Image Source: HGTV

 

Engineered stone countertop designs #3 

 

textured white countertop for a minimalist look
Textured white countertop for a minimalist look.

Image Source: Pinterest

 

Engineered stone countertop designs #4 

 

grey countertop designs for kitchen with a utility kitchen sink
Get a natural look with this engineered stone countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Trethewey Stone

 

Engineered stone countertop designs #5

 

white countertop designs for kitchen with white interiors
A classy look with white engineered stone countertop.

Image Source: In My Room

 

Solid Surfaces countertop designs for kitchen

 

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.

 

 

Corian for modular kitchens
Corian countertop

Image Source: corian.in

 

Advantages of solid surfaces countertops 

  • Extensive colour options.
  • Moreover, kitchen sinks can also be made out of this material giving a uniform look to the countertop area.
  • Seamless. So, no joints are visible.
  • Additionally, it is a light material and easy to handle.
  • Quick installation time. So, this can be done in a couple of hours for a standard size kitchen.
  • Consistency in quality – Many reputed players in the market.
  • Resistant to stains.
  • Moreover, it is ideal for cold and warm weather conditions, including outdoor seating areas.

 

Disadvantages of solid surfaces countertops 

  • Soft material – gets scratches easily.
  • Cannot tolerate high temperatures. So, if the kitchen or restaurant handles hot pans, it tends to deform at the heat touch-point.

Modern solid surfaces countertop designs

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.

 

Solid surfaces countertop designs #1

 

orange countertop with overhead pendant light with orange ceiling
Eliminate the difference with an orange countertop for orange ceilings.

Image Source: Trendland

 

Solid surfaces countertop designs #2 

 

blue table top for kitchen with blue interiors
Highlight your kitchen’s style with blue countertop.

Image Source: The Local Project

 

Solid surfaces countertop designs #3 

 

pure black countertop for kitchen with an overhead black light and white interiors
Forever favourite black and white kitchen with a full black kitchen counter decor.

Image Source: Lucy and Company

 

Solid surfaces countertop designs #4 

 

red countertop designs with white cabinets and ceilings.
Red solid countertop for a funky look.

Image Source: Casa Vogue

 

Solid surfaces countertop designs #5 

 

orange countertop in a black kitchen
Highlight your orange countertop in a black kitchen for a statement look.

Image Source: Remodelista

 

Quartz countertop designs for kitchen 

 

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 CorianquartzCaesarstone and Quantra.

 

Quartz countertops by Caesarstone
Caesarstone countertop

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Advantages of quartz countertop 

  • Strong material for kitchen counter applications
  • Moreover, it comes in wide variety of colours and finishes
  • Seamless span across the countertop type
  • Sold by well-established brands so quality is high
  • Additionally, installation is handled by trained installers and so the fit and finish are good.
  • Also, it comes with a long life.

 

Disadvantages of quartz countertop 

  • Product awareness
  • Price – though with the market attracting new players, prices are coming down.

 

Quartz countertop designs

The flawless finish of quartz countertops makes it a perfect kitchen countertop material. So, choose your favourite quartz countertop.

 

Quartz countertop designs #1

 

white quartz kitchen countertop designs with ceiling lights in a modular kitchen
Contemporary modern kitchen design with quartz countertop.

Image Source: Gambrick

 

Quartz countertop designs #2

 

white textured quartz kitchen countertop design with light blue cabinets.
Textured quartz kitchen countertop with pastel blue cabinets for a unique modern design.

Image Source: MSI Surfaces

 

Quartz countertop designs #3

 

plain white center countertop designs for kitchen with white furniture, and interiors
Plain and glossy quartz countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Ela Bobak

 

Quartz countertop designs #4

 

white and grey textured quartz countertop designs for kitchen with white and brown chairs, golden pendant lights, and wooden laminate flooring
Simple and stylish quartz countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Chrissy Marie Blog

 

Quartz countertop designs #5

 

white quartz countertop for kitchen with pendant lights
Luxurious white quartz countertop for kitchen

Image Source: Pinterest

 

Stainless Steel Countertop designs for kitchen 

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.

 

Stainless Steel countertop
Stainless steel bathroom countertop

Image Source: neelkanthsinks.com

 

Advantages of stainless steel countertop 

  • Strong material and being stainless steel, is rust-free
  • No maintenance
  • Long-life solution
  • Easy to clean
  • Robust and lasts a lifetime.
  • Moreover, it remains ideal for commercial kitchens and restaurants and public washrooms

 

Disadvantages of stainless steel countertop 

  • Colour limitations – only steel colour, though coloured steel options available.
  • We need the right installer to do a neat job. So, that’s the real challenge in stainless steel for use in countertops for kitchen.

Moreover, Neelkanth Sinks and Fabrinox are some of the sources if you are looking at stainless steel countertops.

 

Stainless steel countertop designs

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.

 

Stainless steel countertop designs #1

 

"Stainless steel kitchen
Stylish kitchen for perfect decor

Image Source: PUFIK Homes

 

Stainless steel countertop designs #2

 

"Contemporary kitchen setup
Contemporary stainless steel kitchen

Image Source: Rehau

 

Stainless steel countertop designs #3

 

steel kitchen countertop designs for a big kitchen
Sleek stainless steel countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: Boston Magazine

 

Stainless steel countertop designs #4

 

Give a compact look with stainless steel tabletop
Give a compact look with stainless steel countertop type.

Image Source: Nordic Design

Stainless steel countertop designs #5

 

"Complete stainless steel kitchen
easy-to-wipe stainless steel kitchen

Image Source: Backsplash

 

Wooden countertop designs for kitchen

 

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.

 

Wooden countertop in modular kitchens
Wooden countertop

Image Source: pinterest.com

 

Also see: Kitchen cabinets: 15 trendsetting designs & storage configurations

 

Advantages of wooden countertop 

  • High on aesthetics.
  • Moreover, it remains easy availability of wood and wood derivatives across most markets.
  • Easy to install. Moreover, contractors can handle the material quite easily.
  • Additionally, if maintained well, it should last longer.

 

Disadvantages of wooden countertop 

  • Natural knots visible on the surfaces.
  • Moreover, it is not suited for wet areas.
  • Additionally, it needs reliable wood suppliers for quality material.
  • Easy absorption or stains on wood.

 

Wooden countertop designs

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.

 

Wooden countertop designs #1 

 

wooden countertop with black table, cabinets, and interiors
Black and wood kitchen interiors with a unique countertop.

Image Source: Pinterest

 

Wooden countertop designs #2 

 

wooden countertop designs with granite slab for kitchen with black chimney and pendant lights
Wooden countertop with granite slab for maximum efficiency.

Image Source: Cuisines References

 

Wooden countertop designs #3 

 

wooden countertop designs with a neutral colour base for a kitchen with wooden flooring
Wooden countertop with a neutral base of the table for a unique idea.

Image Source: Etsy

 

Wooden countertop designs #4 

 

wooden countertop with black cabinets and drawers for a kitchen.
Give a delightful decor to your black kitchen with a wooden countertop.

Image Source: Krusesworkshop

 

Wooden countertop designs #5 

 

black kitchen interiors with wooden countertop designs.
Yet another stylish black kitchen with wooden countertop.

Image Source: Leroy Merlin

 

Quartzite countertop designs for modern kitchen

 

white quartzite countertop for a white kitchen
Quartzite countertop for kitchen

Image Source: Futurist Architecture

 

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.

 

Advantages of quartzite countertop 

  • Colour never changes.
  • Moreover, this kitchen countertop type resists UV radiation.
  • Heat and fire resistance.
  • Additionally, it has anti-graffiti and anti-stain properties.

 

Disadvantages of quartzite countertop 

  • Prone to scratches.
  • Moreover, this kitchen countertop material is expensive.
  • Additionally, installation remains a challenge.

 

Quartzite countertop designs

The detailed crystal look of the quartzite countertops is an absolute show-stealer. So, let’s look at some scintillating quartzite countertops.

 

Quartzite countertop designs #1

 

quartzite countertop for kitchen with huge refrigerator and pendant lights
Give a royal design to your modern kitchen with a quartzite countertop.

Image Source: One Kindesign

 

Quartzite countertop design #2

 

grey kitchentop with white base for a white open kitchen
Style your kitchen decor with this grey countertop.

Image Source: My Texas House

 

Quartzite countertop design #3

 

white quartzite countertop for a white spacious kitchen
Uniquely-shaped kitchen countertop.

Image Source: M Weiss

 

Quartzite countertop designs #4

 

white textured quartzite countertop with wooden chairs and glass pendants.
Basic and charming quartzite countertop for kitchen.

Image Source: IGS Countertops

 

Quartzite countertop designs #5

 

textured quartzite countertop for an open kitchen with adjacent staircase
Flawless open kitchen with quartzite countertop.

Image Source: Countertop News

 

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.

 

Conclusion

 

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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