While designing or remodeling your bathroom can be a daunting task, the following guide should ease the choice you have to make about your countertop. With countless styles and colors available at plenty of price points, it is important to consider your expectations before looking at the market. Do you value looks over durability? Is your budget or the desired aesthetic more important? How much are you willing to spend? Answering these questions will put you one step closer to the perfect bathroom, but for material inspiration, check out the following list before you go to a bathroom supplier.
Granite
As the most popular choice for years, granite is stylish, natural, and comes in a variety of stone patterns that will match any bathroom color scheme or tile backsplash. When properly produced, granite is easy to clean with a simple all-purpose spray, and is scratch and stain resistant— making it the perfect option for households with children.
Granite is also able to withstand high temperatures, so curling irons and hot blow dryers can easily be set on its surface. Unfortunately, granite is expensive to purchase, install, and transport, but once it is in your home, its benefits are abundant.
Quartz
A popular alternative to granite, quartz is one of the most durable materials on Earth, and it even outperforms granite in this category. Like its more expensive counterpart, quartz is stain resistant and easy to clean (although certain colors may show smudges and require frequent wipes). The main draw is that although slightly less attractive, quartz is cheaper and easier to install.
Marble
Rivaling granite in beauty, marble is an elegant option that can add an air of sophistication to any bathroom. This material always comes in a white shade with tones of gray but can is easily adapted to different bathrooms by altering the finish. The downside to its splendor is the cost. Marble is the most expensive option on this list, is prone to staining, and requires regular maintenance and sealing to maintain the desirable look— a negative that may discourage families or those desiring a low-upkeep option.
Laminate
If you're looking for an affordable countertop material, laminate might be perfect. No longer an obviously cheap alternative to natural stone, laminate can be made to look like granite, marble, or wood, and is also water resistant. DIY remodelers can even install this material themselves without the help of a professional contractor.
No matter your bathroom style, never fear. There is a countertop material out there for you, and in addition to the items on this list, you can consider tile, concrete, or solid-surface options.
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