Are you planning to revamp your old, boring kitchen counter? Are you tired of searching for inspiration everywhere? Don’t look any further. We got your back with all the fun ideas for you.

The kitchen is something that is a very personal space that we enter almost every single day. No matter how we feel or how busy we are, we enter our kitchen at least once a day.

Revamping your kitchen to give your house a new look or just to enhance the kitchen is a great way to start with if you are thinking about revamping your kitchen, kudos for the idea in itself.

There are different types of countertop materials that are available. Each material is made for specific needs and requirements. 

Top Best 4 Countertops in India

1. Marble

Marble is one of the top luxurious and premium stones that are natural. Marble Countertops are the best fit for you if you are looking for a premium style countertop for your kitchen.

Marbles come in a lot of types and colours, and you can choose whichever suits your preference. The marble Countertop looks great, but it is high maintenance, to be honest. 

Marbles tend to stay pretty easily, and you need to be really careful if you choose white marble especially, although they look extremely stunning. 

Of course, marbles are on the higher end, but they are really worth every penny you spend on them. Another point that you need to keep in mind is that Marbles need cleaning and maintenance from time to time, and be prepared to seal them every once in a while. 

Sealing is nothing but layering the countertop with Marble sealer so that it gets rid of the scratches, stains and other damages that are caused while using the countertop.

Pros:

  • Classy and stylish look as the marble in itself looks very classy
  • Marbles are readily available in most stores near you

Cons:

  • Marbles are expensive, but they are worth every penny you spend on them
  • Maintaining the marble counter is quite a task by itself.

2. Quartz: 

Quartz is another most unique and premium countertop design of all time. They are made out of naturally sourced quartz stones and are mixed with some resins or silicones to and are combined to form a countertop.

Quartz is the recent trendy thing in the kitchen countertop world, and they come in a variety of colours you can choose from. The Quartz looks stunning with a stone finish, and you can entirely customise the colour according to your preference and according to your kitchen.

Quartz is a mix of natural stones and silicones, and hence they are more expensive than most countertops. The finish and the quality of Quartz are incomparable, and we highly recommend them if you have room for them in your budget.

The quartz countertops need to be cleaned with regular soap and water if and when there is a spill. Or you can clean them every week to maintain the shine and protect it from dirt. Other than that, Sealing is not required for Quartz as they are Non-porous, which is a great thing as they don’t require much maintenance.

Quartz is extremely durable, and it’s most unlikely to break, which is a huge plus. However, Quartz need to be taken care of and protected from too much heat. We suggest you use a heating pad or a mat and place the hot utensils on them rather than directly placing them on the countertop.

Pros:

  • Pretty looking countertop with stone finish
  • Highly durable as they are made of Quartz stone and silicones

Cons:

  • Heat is a con here. You need to make sure there isn’t too much heat on the countertop as Quartz cannot handle the heat to a larger extent.

3. Granite:

Granite countertops are made of 100% naturally sourced granite stones from the Quarries all over the world. They cut out the Granite into the desired size and go ahead to polish them.

Granites usually come in a lot of colours and variants, and there are no two granites that look the same as they are 100% naturally sourced. So it is a little difficult for you to select the perfect colour of the Granite for your kitchen. But granites are a statement piece in themselves, and even if you don’t get the exact colour or the shade you are looking for, you can still get a neutral coloured one that suits your kitchen.

Since Granite is a natural resource, it is an expensive countertop option, but with the quality and the stunning look, you will not regret buying them. Granite is a porous stone, and it needs to be sealed every once in a while. (porous is nothing but a state where liquid, fluids, and air can flow through the solid ).

Since they are on the expensive side, it is really important to maintain the countertop to retain the elegant look and the shine of Granite. Make sure you clean it with soap and water often and also seal them every six months.

Granites are really durable as they are naturally sourced, and it is heat resistant too. And you can place hot utensils on the countertop and don’t have to worry about it.

Pros:

  • Highly durable as its 100% natural
  • Heat resistant, which makes it is a hassle-free experience for you while cooking

Cons:

  • Due to its porous nature, it needs to be maintained every once in a while.

4. Semi-precious stones Countertops: 

Semi-precious stones Countertops usually use stones such as Amethyst, Turquoise, etc.., widely used in jewellery pieces that aren’t as expensive as diamonds. So luxurious, right?

 If you want a kitchen that is straight out of Pinterest, you can blindly go ahead with Semi-precious Countertops.

You can come up with countertop ideas with anything you like. If budget isn’t your concern, then the options are limitless. If you have a budget and still want to use Semi-precious stones on your countertop, you can opt for a Countertop that has small elements of Semi-precious stones according to your budget.

To make a countertop out of Semi-precious stones, they use Resin to provide the smooth and the even finish we want. Semi-precious stone countertops are non-porous, and they do not require Sealing. All you need to do is seal them when you first get them, and you are good to go. 

Since they are non-porous, they are easy to maintain, and they are heat and scratch-resistant too. If you are looking for a palace-like kitchen counter, you now know who is your best friend.

Pros :

  • They do not need Sealing as they are non-porous
  • Durable as they are a combination of resins and naturally sourced stones

Cons:

  • They are expensive as they are naturally sourced 

Conclusion:

As much as Countertops and kitchens are non-negotiable parts of the house, they need not be necessarily boring, and you can play around with them and add your own twists to them. Countertops are pretty much customisable these days, and you can go ahead and add those funky elements to your countertop too. 

Countertops come in different types, and you can choose whoever suits your needs and requirements. If you ask for our recommendation, we would highly suggest the Marble countertop for its durability and stylish look. Our second recommendation will be the Quartz countertop if you are looking for a countertop for your modular kitchen that looks classy and functional at the same time.