A Guide to Kitchen Worktop Styles

For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you prepare breakfast for your loved ones, grab a post-work snack before settling into your evening and brew a well-deserved cup of tea to catch up with a close friend. Designing a beautiful kitchen is, therefore, a pretty big deal! You need a kitchen that you’ll love spending time in and that suits your lifestyle perfectly, which means paying close attention to every last appliance and component - including your kitchen worktops.

The worktops you choose will play an instrumental role in how your new kitchen looks and feels, so making sure you understand the options available to you is key. Here are five of the most popular worktop styles and their benefits.

Which Kitchen Worktops Are Right For You?



Quartz 

One of the most luxurious worktop materials available, quartz offers a glamorous look with a long list of credentials to match! It’s a very hardy material meaning it’s unlikely to crack or scratch, giving you the peace of mind you need that your quartz worktops will stand the test of time. Simply wipe your counters with a damp cloth after use to keep them looking beautiful for years to come.

Granite

Offering a polished yet natural look, granite stone worktops are also very durable. They’re also low maintenance; just a quick wipe down after use will prevent your granite tops from staining or scratching. As granite worktops are produced from rock, you’ll be left with a completely unique finish. No two granite slabs are the same!

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel worktops offer a more contemporary look than quartz and granite, and because they’re non-porous, you won’t need to worry about stains causing discolouration. Stainless steel is also heat-resistant, which means it holds up well in the kitchen. If you cook frequently and want easy-to-clean surfaces that require little maintenance, stainless steel counters may be ideal for you.

Laminate

One of the most cost-effective worktop styles available, laminate worktops are also one of the most versatile. Laminate worktops come in a range of finishes, allowing you to imitate rustic wood or polished quartz counters without the price tag. They’re also long-lasting and durable!

Wood

Perfect for bringing warmth to a room, wooden worktops are extremely popular in family homes and traditional-feel kitchens. Wooden worktops are more prone to scratching and staining than rock and metal alternatives, but if you like a rustic, timeless look, you may prefer this to one of the other options on this list.

Choose Bells The Dulwich Kitchen and Bathroom Company for Beautiful Kitchen Worktops and More

For elegant, high-quality and competitively priced kitchen worktops and splashbacks, you needn’t look further than Bells The Dulwich Kitchen and Bathroom Company. Get in contact to discuss your needs and preferences in more detail with one of our specialist kitchen fitters. We look forward to bringing your design dreams to life!