If you are looking to install a new kitchen countertop or redo your existing one and are feeling like trying something bold, you are right on track with the trends of this year. There will always be home for the classic plain white stone countertop, but this year there will be more waterfalls in marble, colorful flecks in granite, and lots of appealing patterns in quartz.
So, what are the trends for kitchen countertops this year?
Bright white is being replaced with more neutral, off-white bases. Strong patterns are taking their rightful place as a main feature in many kitchens this year. Contrast is king, color is queen, and both are being used to step away from minimalism. Stone materials are still very popular, as is a polished finish, but honed is taking a close second in 2023.
Slabs of stone are common choices for countertops and islands, but the trend to use them as backsplashes is gaining momentum. They can also be used as the sides of an island. This elevates the island from functional to fantastic.
So, What are Popular Colors and Styles of Slabs?
Slabs with a neutral, subdued base with contrasting veins or flecks are popular. A quartz slab with a nice, off-white base and dark veins throughout makes a bold, beautiful statement. Blues and greens will be popular this year but if you are drawn to deeper colors, then maybe the darker brown or black slabs of granite with amazing flecks of color that are trending now could be just what you are looking for.
The unmistakable beauty of marble will always be in style, and right now, slabs with color featured alongside a dark waterfall vein are a popular look. Imagine a pleasant gold flowing alongside a dark grey against an off-white base.
Other types of slabs are increasing in popularity, too. Terrazzo is a composite that features many colors in a single slab and is finding its way onto more countertops this year, as is the butcherblock wooden style for islands.
So, What Types of Edges or Finishes are Popular?
The polished finish will continue reigning as the most common choice this year. Honed, or matte, is the next most popular, especially on marble as a honed finish tends to hide scratches or cracks easier than a polished one. Quartz is a very popular type of countertop this year, and a polished finish looks great on this type of slab, so this leads to polished being the most popular overall.
The eased or straight edge is still the most popular, followed by the half bullnose and bullnose rounded edges. The beveled edge is also a common choice. A trend for 2023 is to choose a thicker slab, but if that is not possible, then choosing a mitered edge will make the slab appear thicker.
Related Questions
What are Popular Kitchen Colors Right Now?
Greens and blues are trending in kitchen designs this year. They are being used both as accent pieces in kitchens with neutral base tones and as colors for cabinets, islands, and walls. Contrasting a slab of quartz with beautiful blue veins with dark wooden cabinets for the island is a great way to add an amazing feature to your kitchen.
What are Popular Kitchen Designs for 2023?
A trend that will be popular this year is mixing materials. You will find different metals being used in the same kitchen instead of sticking with just one type. You might also see various woods and finishes intermingling. Popular designs are breaking away from minimalism and putting a variety of materials together for a more interesting environment.
Countertop Trend Summary
Kitchen countertops in 2023 are trending towards more colors, more patterns, and more designs. Stone slabs will continue to be popular with polished finishes and straight edges. So don’t be afraid to add a little bit more of whatever element is your focus in your design this year.
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