My favorite countertops!

Unless you’re designing a super large house or a countertop showroom, you’re fairly limited on how many different countertops you will have in your lifetime. I think my favorite part of any design show is when they shop for countertops or show the reveal of them. There are so many beautiful countertops out there, and I’m honestly bummed I can’t just collect them like some people collect artwork or buttons.

calacatta marble

I’m not sure if the second picture is an arabescato or a calacatta, but I included it anyway. These are so pretty, but one super important thing to note is they have a high price tag. I think if you love this look but budget is tight, try to find a remnant to use in a smaller area.

cararra marble

Carrara marble is a good option if you’re looking at marbles but don’t want to splurge on the more exotic variations. Plus, it’s timeless! Fingers crossed, we plan on using bianco carrara tile in our shower. It’s pretty similar to the countertop above.

super white dolomite marble

This stone is one of my favorites. We actually went and saw it at a stone yard just to make sure we weren’t being dramatic about not finding a similar quartz option. Nope, this marble is truly that breath taking! We plan on using this on our island and backsplash, but you may already know that from my Dream Kitchen Design post.

calacatta viola marble

How fun is the color of this marble?! It’s purple! I’ve seen so many people do solid marble sinks in this particular stone type. You can find many available on Etsy, even with fun fluted details.

honed black nero marble

When it comes to solid colors like black, there are so many options that marble isn’t really something I even consider. For durability, I’d personally go with a black honed granite, quartz, or soapstone if I’m butting the material up to any other natural stone. If it’ll be acting as the main ‘stone’, then I’d even try out a black laminate or solid surface. You’d be surprised at how advanced the laminates are nowadays, and you can’t beat the price.

honed black granite or soapstone

honed black laminate

soapstone

I really like when soapstone is a little lighter than your typical black. It looks so neat with this wood tone!

butcher block

I think I prefer butcher block countertops when they’re either light or dark. The tones in the middle don’t personally speak to me, but I know from watching Fixer Upper that a lot of people prefer those warmer tones! I don’t know that butcher block has a place in our home, but how pretty is it in this kitchen design?!

eclipse quartz

This quartz is beautiful in person! This would be a good countertop for our primary bath because it’s durable and would compliment the shower tile. Since it won’t be too close to the marble, I don’t think the different materials would clash.

what about white countertops?

Solid white countertops look great in many designs, but to me… white is white. It’s highly likely we will include them in the new house, but I’m not very particular with what material we use. Quartz, laminate, solid surface, you name it.

If this post left you hungry for more countertops, check out pictures from a stone yard like Blue Pearl Stone or Architectural Surfaces! Disclaimer: it won’t really help. You’ll just want to keep looking!

I’d love to hear about your favorite countertops, too! Thanks for reading!