Kitchen Countertops : Styles and Trends in 2017

Which is the most interesting corner in your house? We are talking about that particular corner where all the creativity of the world comes out in the form of delicious cuisine? Yes, you got it right, we are talking about kitchen. As they truly say ‘Kitchen is the heart of the home and it’s seasoned with love’.

Shouldn’t the heart be beautiful?

That takes us to the point how can we build a pretty looking kitchen? What’s the latest trend that’s in the market for kitchen countertops?

There are so many options for kitchen countertops that are available to you when updating your space, it can be overwhelming and difficult to determine what style is the best fit for you. Home décor are just like fashion there are classics that last lifetime and there are trends that come and go.
Have a look at trending styles of kitchen in 2017.

• Poured Concrete: If you have countertops in unusual shapes, concrete may be a good choice as they offer strength, style and are seemingly timeless in appearance. The construction materials are easily available in India. Concrete can be colour tinted which should provide good surface finish. Advantage with concrete countertops is that it’s heat resistant.
• Laminates: Laminate counter tops are made out of plastic coated synthetics bonded to a bottom substrate. Kitchen laminate countertops are popular because they are inexpensive, easy to clean and hygienic. Wide ranges of laminate design for kitchens are easily available in the market, you can go for the designer laminates or wooden laminates etc. The entire kitchen décor can be brought to sync by using laminates for countertops, laminates for kitchen cabinet etc.
• Wooden: If wooden laminates are too artificial then go for real wooden countertops. Hardwoods such as maple and oak are often used however;Reclaimed wood is the buzz lately. What is reclaimed wood? It’s simply wood that has been salvaged from older homes and barns that are about to be, slated for demolition. Wood countertops can fit well into almost all kitchen designs – modern, sleek, and stylish.
• Stainless steel: Stainless steel has an elegant, classy, sexy feel to it. For a really contemporary and industrial look for your kitchen, stainless steel is a good choice. It is durable and highly heat resistant. Stainless steel which has 10 percent chromium gently reflects light creating the illusion of larger kitchen space.
• Granite: By far the most popular choice, and not without reason. Granite is more or less scratch andstainproof. It holds up the hit, will last a lifetime and it is easy to clean because its surface is as smooth as glass. It is available in wide varieties. The only drawback with granite is replacement of a broken part will be difficult as each piece has a unique coloration and patterns.
• Quartz: Quartz is a plentiful, natural occurring mineral. It gives similar appearance like non designer kitchen laminates. Quartz stands good in all aspects such as scratch or stain resistance and cleaning is as easy granite.
• Corian: It is generally used as a family name for all types of acrylic solid surfaces for countertops.The great thing about Acrylic solid surface is that it can be shaped as per one’s requirement, hence giving a lot of flexibility to the designer. Also the finishes & edges are clean & slick.

One can elect from the wide variety of countertops as the construction materials in India are now readily available. We see many laminate manufacturers, Acrylic solid surface manufactures and the entire home décor industry establishing itself steadily.