Similar to flooring, countertops take a beating in the home, so it’s important to remember function comes first when choosing them. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice anything in terms of style. Here, a look at what’s new and trending from leading countertop brands.
Seamless Transitions In step with West Coasters’ love of ultra modern, minimalistic design, luxury German kitchen manufacturer Bulthaup are finding their “laser laminate worktops,” which are through-dyed, for completely even colour, and UV, heat, stain and scratch-resistant, are proving incredibly popular because of their seamless design—making it impossible to spot where the countertop begins and ends. At vancouver.bulthaup.com/en
Rugged Countertop specialists Caesarstone are known for their natural quartz material that beautifully mimics natural stones, like marble, but is incredibly easy to care for. Their new concrete-inspired collection of colours has kicked off a whole new trend, says Deano Pellegrino, Caesarstone’s BC regional manager. “It looks very authentic, like a natural concrete,” he says. “When the light hits it it, doesn’t have this glossy sheen come off it, ; it has this beautifully muted tone.” At Caesarstone Burnaby, caesarstone.ca
Pearly White Bright white, matte white and shiny high-gloss white, white continues to be a favourite in kitchen and bathroom countertops. Italian custom kitchen design company Pedini have noted a movement away from granite to quartz and now on to porcelain, says Amir Ilin, sales director for Pedini USA. Porcelain is non-porous, doesn’t require sealing and is scratch- and heat-resistant (i.e. low maintenance). At Pedini Vancouver, pedinivancouver.com
