Realistic designs and styles for kitchen countertops

As the owner of a custom fabrication company these are the designs and styles that are frequently commissioned by home owners for their remodeling and construction projects. And you can see these kitchen countertops designs are the most featured projects in recent issues of architectural digests and home interior design catalogues.

Ceramic Tile Countertops: Classic and Ageless

Comes in a variety of textures, colors and sizes that can be easily organized and installed, ceramic tiles can effortlessly enhance any customized kitchen design and style. Require high level maintenance but loose or cracked tiles can be easily replaced, and repair/replacement work can be limited to the one, two or more damaged tile only. Not as costly as marble or granite, ceramic tile kitchen countertops are also another inexpensive option in addition to laminate countertops.

Natural Stone Countertops: Elegant and Sophisticated

Natural stone countertops although expensive are still preferred by those who want to add more value to their kitchen in particular and to their house in general. Granite kitchen countertops from natural stones are exceptionally durable; can withstand all the pounding, thumping and scratching they will be subjected to. Although marble countertops can be easily dented, cut or scratched compared to granite and quartz all these can be easily prevented or repaired if you just follow your custom fabricator's expert advice. Heat will never be a problem with natural stone kitchen counters. Appropriate polishing, sealing and edging will bring out all the best features of a natural stone countertop. And the elegant sophisticated look that natural stone countertops will impart to your kitchen is just an added bonus. Or sometimes the look is what many people fall for.

Granite Kitchen Countertops

 Stainless Steel Countertops: Sleek and Streamlined

Heavy duty stainless steel kitchen counters have seized quite a voluminous following with its sleek and streamlined styles and designs. Moderately sturdy, practically low maintenance surface, extremely heat resistant and ultimately stain repellant stainless steel kitchen counters attract more attention with these features more than with its smooth and polished looks. The stainless steel's glossy looks, which can be easily ruined by scratches is an extra bonus next to its physical structures.

Butcher Block Wood Countertops: Classic and Timeless

Butcher Block Wood Countertops were popular in the past and are still popular up until today. The tree's life's essence never leaves a block, stick or any cut part of a wood; a small or substantial block or lumber will depend on the uses they are intended for. Cut dents and scratch easily but all these will soon be forgotten after you run a sander over the surface then make the surface glossy by an application of mineral oil.

Solid Surface Countertops: Low-Maintenance and High Endurance

Easy to maintain and cost less than granite, marble and quartz. It can easily get scratched by sharp and pointed knives and burned by hot pots and pans. Aside from these drawbacks solid surface countertops are also acknowledged as one of the most preferred kitchen countertops styles and design today.