“The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.” – Thomas Carlyle

Your kitchen countertops are the workhorse of the kitchen. They take a daily beating as you prepare meals, bring home groceries, and entertain. At the same time, they are front and center when someone looks at your kitchen. This means that during a new build or kitchen remodel, you should pick something that’s both beautiful and durable.

These kitchen countertop ideas will inspire you to replace your tired old countertops with something fresh. Once finished, you’ll find that your new kitchen space looks completely different. So are you ready to have a concrete countertop? Or are you dreaming of the perfect elegant stone countertop?

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1. Quartz Kitchen Countertop Ideas

If you love the look of natural stone but want something a bit more durable, consider a quartz counter. It has the beautiful color and depth that you see with marble and granite. But it stands out because it won’t chip and crack as the others will. This is because, unlike marble and granite, quartz is a manufactured product. It’s non-porous and has a softer feel than stone.

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There are some things to be careful with when choosing a quartz countertop. You’ll notice that it’s quite expensive, although it’s on par with other natural stone countertops. Then there are the seams. If you have a white quartz countertop, you may find the seams to be noticeable and unattractive.

2. Tile Kitchen Countertop Ideas

Tiles are beautiful, durable, and affordable, so a tile countertop should be at the top of your countertops ideas list, right? Not so fast. While glazed ceramic tiles aren’t porous, the grout between the tiles certainly is. This makes cleaning and sanitizing a pain. Also, the tile itself is durable but not very heat-resistant, resulting in chipped or cracked tiles.