Decor Outline

Kitchen Countertop Ideas

Kitchen Countertop Ideas


Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline 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

    black and white cement tiled countertop with planked kitchen cabinets with small black knobs and towel bar with open shelves on planked walls and white plantation shutters with 2 black powder coated copper pendant lightsPoints 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

    stainless steel island countertop and cabinetry with two stoves and butcher block second island countertop with soapstone topped bar and metallic backsplash with bronze and glass globe pendant light over breakfast nookPoints 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

    rough concrete kitchen countertops and arched bar alcove with salvaged double doors and checkerboard concrete stove backsplash with salvaged wood window sill and sliding reclaimed barn doors with travertine tile flooringPoints 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

    weathered terracotta tiled countertop with unfinished wooden base and concrete walls with terracotta tile sidesplash and salvaged wood shelf above sink rustic wood range hood surroundPoints 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

    two-tiered gray marble peninsula countertops with ogee edge and Carrara marble island countertop with drawers and open shelf underneath with mixed upper cabinet styles and wine cubbies calling back diamond stove backsplashPoints 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

    steel gray granite curved island countertop and slate tile backsplash with frosted glass faced corner cabinet above appliance garage and polished nickel cup pulls on base drawers and curved wood seat bar stoolsPoints 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

    sienna cream granite island countertop with double bowl farmhouse sink and glossy gray porcelain tile backsplash with pot filler and French doors to porch with two clear glass dome pendant lightsPoints 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

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