Countertops and Walls

When it comes to designing your kitchen and bathroom one of the most important elements are the countertops.

Countertops are functional, but they also offer an aesthetic value to every space. They provide the perfect opportunity to enhance the visual appeal of your kitchen and bath. Other design opportunities include backsplashes and eye-catching materials for your shower walls and tub surrounds.

Countertops see a lot of action; in the kitchen they take abuse from hot pans, chopping knives, and spilled liquids. In the bathroom they are the resting place for hot curling irons, hair dryers, spilled make-up and much more. There are a variety of materials available today for countertops and many times no one material is best for all surfaces. This is especially true from a design perspective; combining different materials in creative applications always makes for a show stopping space!

In this section on Countertops and Walls, you learn about the multitude of products available for these surfaces such as ceramic and porcelain tile, natural stone and slab, solid surfacing, Quartz and specialty products including soapstone and paperstone. We will cover everything you need to know before you make a purchase and how to maintain your new countertops to provide lasting durability and beauty.

Before you get started, consider the following: