Let’s face it: no matter how much we invest in decorating and furnishing our living rooms, the bathroom undoubtedly becomes the most used space for the home. The bathroom is likely to get a lot of use—and everything in it needs to stand up to years of abuse. Especially counters. And since counters can take up a large proportion of space, they definitely need to look fantastic.
Below is a guide to the some of the most trendy bathroom counter materials:
Artisan Tile
Custom designed tile mosaics are ultra chic. Using top-quality glazed artisanal tile on the backsplash areas of sinks and counters is a way to add a pop of color into a kitchen and make it truly unique.
Granite
Durable, attractive, and long-lasting, this material is as trendy as ever. However, there have been recent reports (like this one from the New York Times) that says some of the granites used in may countertops emits elevated levels of radon, an odorless gas linked to lung cancer, though the industry maintains their product is safe.
Soapstone
Soapstone is a non-porous material, which makes it resistant to bacterial growth, requires no sealing, and is durable enough for you to place hot hair tools directly on its surface. And rumor has it that Martha Stewart has soapstone counters in her own home.
Stainless-steel
This material is becoming popular in modern bathrooms as it is very easy to keep clean and will not be marred. It lends itself to a modern aesthetic and looks very sleek and industrial. However, the surface is easily dented.
Concrete
Concrete sounds harsh and industrial, but it won’t look like the sidewalks you tread on. It’s easy to customize in terms of color and doesn’t pose the radon threat that granite does while still being just as durable and heat resistant.
Green
Eco-friendly materials are gaining steam: recycled glass, end-grain bamboo and reclaimed woods like recycled old-growth lumber are trendy in eco-conscious and green remodels.
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