From backsplashes and countertops to new color palettes, this season's trends reflect a desire for both functionality and personal expression.\u200b Countertop trends: Texture, sustainability, and ...

Textured and leathered finishes Polished countertops may still be the staple, but textured and leathered finishes are gaining popularity. "We're seeing an increase in quartzite countertops.

1. From Ultra-Polished to Touchably Textured. The days of superslick, high-gloss countertops that show every fingerprint are waning. Instead, designers are embracing surfaces with tactile appeal.. “We ...

Never use a textured laminate for a kitchen counter; its raised ridges will start to show wear rather quickly. Note that there are two types of laminates: 1/16-inch-thick general-purpose, and 1/32 ...

In late 2024 Formica ran a 1,000-person survey that asked Boomer, Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z homeowners how they felt about laminate countertops — specifically, if they’d consider it for ...