Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of kitchen countertop ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a kitchen countertop?
- Adds beauty – the color and inherent characteristics of your material choice can tie in and enhance the overall look of the kitchen
- Multi-purpose – can serve as food preparation surface, cutting board, breakfast bar, and office desk
- Wide variety – from material to color, you can choose from many available options that can accommodate your budget and personal style
What are the main options for kitchen countertops?
- Layout: L-shaped, U-shaped, island, two-tiered peninsula
- Types: tiles (natural, printed), solid
- Material: granite, marble, porcelain, stainless steel, butcher block, soapstone, concrete, terracotta, Corian, limestone
- Color: black, white, gray, beige, brown, cream, natural
- Surface Finish: polished, honed, stained
- Edge Types: straight, ogee (single, double), waterfall
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchen countertops along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Printed Tiles
Points of Interest ● black and white cement tiled countertop ● planked kitchen cabinets with small black knobs and towel bar ● open shelves on planked walls ● white plantation shutters ● 2 black powder coated copper pendant lights
2. Industrial Island
Points of Interest ● stainless steel island countertop and cabinetry with two stoves ● butcher block second island countertop with soapstone topped bar ● metallic backsplash ● bronze and glass globe pendant light over breakfast nook
3. Rustic Country Kitchen
Points of Interest ● rough concrete kitchen countertops ● arched bar alcove with salvaged double doors ● checkerboard concrete stove backsplash ● salvaged wood window sill ● sliding reclaimed barn doors ● travertine tile flooring
4. Cottage Kitchen
Points of Interest ● weathered terracotta tiled countertop with unfinished wooden base ● concrete walls with terracotta tile sidesplash ● salvaged wood shelf above sink ● rustic wood range hood surround
5. Mixed Cabinet Styles
Points of Interest ● two-tiered gray marble peninsula countertops with ogee edge ● Carrara marble island countertop with drawers and open shelf underneath ● mixed upper cabinet styles ● wine cubbies calling back diamond stove backsplash
6. Curved Island
Points of Interest ● steel gray granite curved island countertop ● slate tile backsplash ● frosted glass faced corner cabinet above appliance garage ● polished nickel cup pulls on base drawers ● curved wood seat bar stools
7. Sienna Cream Granite
Points of Interest ● sienna cream granite island countertop with double bowl farmhouse sink ● glossy gray porcelain tile backsplash with pot filler ● French doors to porch ● two clear glass dome pendant lights
8. Rustic-Industrial
Points of Interest ● rustic hickory base cabinets with under-cabinet lighting ● wide wood planks on white wall ● stacked stone wall backsplash ● L-shaped stainless steel shelves with clipped inside corner ● corner undermount sink
9. Bluegrass Tiles
Points of Interest ● sienna beige granite countertops ● milk painted gray base cabinets ● bluegrass subway tile backsplash ● wine cubbies ● glass shelves in glass faced upper cabinets
10. Barn Beams
Points of Interest ● matching soapstone countertops and backsplash ● wooden pizza board ● large glass lantern pendant lights ● matching barn beam stove alcove mantel and crown molding ● beadboard walls with refrigerator enclosure
11. Stained Concrete
Points of Interest ● brown stained concrete island countertop with farmhouse sink and built-in book shelves ● glazed ecru beadboard cabinets ● 3-tiered wire fruit holder on L-shaped gray granite countertop ● still life art on ecru wall
12. Transom Windows
Points of Interest ● L-shaped granite countertop with sink overhang ● slate tile backsplash in diamond pattern ● varnished upper cabinets with under-cabinet lights ● low-hanging amber pendant lights ● two small skylights
13. Cream
Points of Interest ● curved cream granite island countertop with built-in open shelves ● multi-colored mosaic tile stove backsplash ● cream upper cabinets with dentil molding and built-in plate rack ● 2 slim center cabinets with raised panel
14. Mahogany Cabinetry
Points of Interest ● soapstone island countertop with two stainless steel carts underneath ● large stainless steel hanging pot rack over island ● open shelving above mahogany upper cabinets ● stainless steel stove with griddle
15. Wallpapers
Points of Interest ● brown granite countertops and backsplashes ● floral wallpapered breakfast nook ● illuminated upper muntin cabinets ● wrought iron recipe book stand on island ● blue and white striped cushions on dining chairs
16. Cosmic Black Granite
Points of Interest ● cosmic black granite countertops ● medium gray ceiling-mounted cabinets ● light gray island base cabinets with reeded cup pulls ● double diamond mullions on glass cabinets ● painted checkered floor
17. Sienna Beige Granite
Points of Interest ● two-tiered beige granite peninsula countertop ● diamond travertine tile backsplash ● gray cross mullion glass upper cabinets ● butcher block island countertop with open shelf underneath ● stained beams on ceiling
18. Brick Wall
Points of Interest ● curved concrete island countertop with black thermofoil base ● gray shutter double doors to pantry ● arched brick wall with floating cabinet and box shelf ● unfinished wood cabinets with recessed panels
19. Grape Green Corian
Points of Interest ● stainless steel island countertop with grape green Corian bar countertop ● bookshelves on island base ● white low back bar stools ● in-swing glass door to al fresco dining room ● slim skylight over island
20. Art Glass
Points of Interest ● L-shaped soapstone countertop with clipped inside corner ● illuminated square transom cabinets ● eggshell white shaker cabinets with oil-rubbed bronze handles ● three blue art glass pendant lights
21. Paradiso Granite
Points of Interest ● paradiso granite countertops and backsplash ● black dropped ceiling over island ● ceiling-mounted transom cabinets ● dark espresso leather bar stools ● secondary sink on peninsula
22. Ambrosia White
Points of Interest ● ambrosia white granite countertops ● white subway tile backsplash ● pastel green cabinets with recessed panels ● 4 clear glass pendant lights over kitchen island ● metal French bistro stools
23. Sliding Barn Door
Points of Interest ● gray marble island countertop with cooktop and glazed base cabinets ● marble tile herringbone backsplash ● 2 polished nickel pendant lights over island ● sliding barn door to pantry ● planked ceiling with recessed lights
24. Matchstick Backsplash
Points of Interest ● dark brown granite countertop with ogee edge ● glossy matchstick porcelain tile backsplash ● white upper cabinets with seeded glass panels ● three small planters on white range hood mantel
25. Limestone
Points of Interest ● matching limestone curved countertop and backsplash ● off-white shaker upper cabinets with under-cabinet lighting ● wall-mounted 4-level plate rack ● three frosted glass and antique bronze pendant lights
26. Black Forest Granite
Points of Interest ● black forest granite island countertop with double bowl sink ● seeded glass panels on transom cabinets ● whitewashed travertine herringbone backsplash ● antique wrought iron shade chandelier ● rush seats
27. Cutout Corners
Points of Interest ● beige granite island countertop with cutout corners and double ogee edge ● porcelain tile medallion backsplash in diamond pattern ● two-tiered black quartz countertop with breakfast bar ● arched muntin windows