Hottest Bathroom Countertop Trends

There is a lot of flexibility when it comes to bathroom countertops. The bathroom surfaces are typically made to order and leave a lot of room fro various style and design options. Bathroom countertops don’t have to have the same functionality as your kitchen surfaces do because they aren’t seeing nearly the amount of wear and tear that the kitchen does.

The bathroom is an area where you can have a little flair. It’s possible to have some fun while still maintaining a level of practicality. Utilizing a certain type of countertop over another can really help in creating a theme or tone in the bathroom. When deciding on what material will work best for the style of your bathroom consider cost, maintenance and how easily it will fit with your current theme.  Here are some of the hottest countertop materials happening right now.

Manufactured Quartz

The more resilient of the stone family. Quartz can replicate the look of marble, granite and limestone. It is created using quartz particles and comes in a wide array of dimensions and color palettes.  Quartz is a great option if your considering a specific or custom edge on your countertop.

The benefits of utilizing quartz is that it’s virtually maintenance free and it doesn’t have to be sealed.

Granite

Granite is by far one of the most popular choices in countertops at the moment. It’s become so popular because it’s longevity, timeless  look and ability to resist staining. Granite is one of the lowest maintenance natural stone materials.

Granite’s not completely hassle free, it does require sealing bi- annually. Once you have that done all that’s required to clean then is a simple soapy rag.

Tile

The progression of tile over the last years has been incredible. The sky is the limit with tile. If you ca think it, it’s out there. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are by far the most versatile and can be made to look like wood, metal even stainless steel. The sizes vary and are getting bigger, this helps eliminate the number of grout lines. Tile is flexible and can be utilized with a number of other materials like concrete and glass.

Tiles are simple to clean, use a common household or bathroom cleaner to wipe them down and clean the grout lines.

Solid Surface

Solid surface materials are created using synthetic materials and replicate the look of various natural stones. They’re easy to clean and can be custom made to fit almost any configuration. Solid surface are idea because the entire countertop is one piece, there is almost no room for mold or mildew to get in. People who are concerned about allergens will love this easy to care for surface in their bathroom.