A kitchen is a very functional space where you cook, wash, clean, eat and much more, that’s why kitchen decor should be not only stylish but also practical. A kitchen can look old-fashioned or tasteless if the countertops aren’t chosen right. Kitchen countertops can be also trendy or not trendy, and add chic to your space making it bolder and be functional for everything you wanna do on them. Here are three kitchen countertop trends you may consider to make your kitchen awesome.
Concrete
Concrete is one of the best materials to make a backsplash or a countertop as it has a lot of advantages. First of all, it instantly brings a modern feel and is very trendy and it’s great not only for industrial or minimalist spaces, it’s used in many other kitchens, too: in modern, art deco, vintage and so on. Concrete has lots of different looks: it can get any shapes, stains, textures and finishes, so you’ll be able to find something proper for any style of the kitchen. Concrete isn’t expensive, comparing it to other solutions and can be even DIYed.

A rustic industrial kitchen with black cabinets and concrete countertops plus touches of light-colored wood.

A serene contemporary space with light-colored wooden cabinets, upper white ones and concrete countertops.

A natural contemporary space with light-colored wooden cabinets and concrete countertops plus backsplashes.

A contemporary teal and white kitchen is spruced up with a cocnrete countertop and a white tile backsplash.
Granite
Granite used to be and perhaps still is the most popular kitchen countertop option. Granite has a rich beauty and a natural appeal that not many materials can reach. With more than 20 shades of granite to work with, you’ll find one that blends perfectly with your kitchen cabinets, flooring and walls. Granite is a very hard substance and is not susceptible to scratches. Granite resists heat too, so its use near a range or cooktop is ideal. Granite can be very resistant to stains and won’t absorb liquids when it is properly sealed. A good professional installer will be able to seal it correctly so that it maintains its attractive good looks indefinitely, or you can do it yourself.

A chic art-deco inspired kitchen with black cabinets, touches of gold and marble-style granite countertops.

A coastal kitchen with white wooden cabinets and black granite countertops that add depth to the space.
Butcher Block
Butcher block countertops are classics; they give any kitchen a warmth that can’t be achieved by any other countertop material. There are many types of wood to choose from, you may go light-colored, rich-colored or dark-stained countertops and try edgy finishes. Wood counters go well with all styles from traditional to contemporary. Wood is an excellent work surface: The edges on your cutlery will last longer than if working on granite or concrete.

A gorgeous muted blue kitchen with butcher block countertops and matching wooden beams on the ceiling.

A vintage off-white kitchen with butcher block countertops and metallic touches.

A contrasting graphite grey and white kitchen with light-colored butcher block countertops that add coziness.