The 5 Top Trending Countertops in 2025

[@MTKDofficial]

🏠 Online Design Solution - www.mtkd.ca/design-services 📬 Join my newsletter here - mtkd.ck.page/newsletter There are so many great countertop options available, these are a few that are trending and creating interest. Some are obvious, while others are fresh. What countertop will you pick in 2025!

[@KameRaidar]

How about sintered stone countertops?

[@DavidaChazan]

No... NOT TILE! No way. That grout is terribly unsanitary, and absolutely impossible to clean properly. I will absolutely NEVER have a tile countertop.

[@lisser7]

I’ve had it for 20 years and I’ve hated it for 20 years. Can’t wait to redo my kitchen and get rid of it.

[@oltedders]

Tile is a flash in the pan.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Not to mention … who wants to have to repair it when cracked tiles occur? Big no.

[@Sabena-pl3cw]

Agree. I don’t even like tile splashbacks for this reason.

[@cwatson3495]

I bought a house with tile! It was terrible. Especially dealing with hot coffee spills and the grout! AGGGGHHH Just say no! Plus the cracks!

[@LynleyMcKernan]

I chose Corian for its safety (no silica), invisible joins, repairability, flexibility of use, range of colours and styles, affordability, etc. I have seen it look great after 20+ years as a benchtop in school science labs, so I felt confident using it in our kitchen and bathrooms.

[@mypointofview1111]

Corian. My next countertop will be corian. I like the idea of having a seamless countertop that's easy to clean, looks good and is hygienic

[@gustaviatex1999]

I just had a solid surface Arctic White countertop installed. It is awesome. Not porous, doesnt stain and looks wonderful.

[@shoulri]

Anytime I see a video about countertops, I never hear about Corian. Had this in one of my houses and it is amazing. I loved how I could take a pot from the stove and put it directly on the counter without worry about the heat. It’s also hygienic, don’t need to worry about resealing it. If you scratch it with a knife it can be buffed out. Can’t do any of that with my current quartz countertop. There is such a huge range of colors and styles also. I’ve had tile countertops and they are horrible. Current house has Quartz and it’s ok but I’m paranoid about chipping it. But the Corian is my favorite type I’ve ever had.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

@@shoulrithanks for the input. My kitchen needs to be redone and I am worried about counter choice most of all.

[@GretchenSchaefer]

If I couldn't have made soapstone work in my budget, corian was my second choice.

[@jeannedd.2709]

Yeah, I thought this was what I was going to do but then found an amazing quartzite, I’m so crazy about it

[@mistertwo6113]

Thank you for a good review of the trending styles. We've had Formica countertops for the last 36 years (no pets, no kids) so they still look new. We looked at all these materials you mentioned for our new build (4x8 island and over 34' of counters) and decided that premium laminate (Formica/Wilson Art) was the way to go. Besides, how else were we going to afford all those custom cabinets that needs to hold those counters up!

[@summergirl15]

Quartzite. Natural stone similar to granite but so much nicer. For a clean look, we took the quartzite up for the backsplash. (No staining grout)

[@lauraokelly2644]

Something I don't see mentioned often about marble is that it is vulnerable to damage by acids. It may not destroy the stone but it may etch the polished surface. Something as simple as a spilled glass of milk can make your beautiful look somewhat leprous. Not necessarily a deal breaker but something to keep in mind when making your countertop choice.

[@knmplans]

I got contact lens solution all over the bottle (long story) and when I put it down on the counter to grab a towel it etched a ring into the counter. It happened in under a minute. :(

[@goudagirl6095]

WOW LOVE terrazzo!!! Love the floors, may love the counters even more!

[@bluedrummajor2876]

I had ceramic tile countertops in a house I had 15 years ago. I never had a problem keeping the grout clean. I was tempted to replace it with a 'nice' laminate as the house was a mid-century ranch built back when laminates were common.

[@d.c.o.7544]

Some things are timeless and some things belong to the past. The tiled countertops with all of the grooves for bacteria to live needs to be left behind. Love the look of terrazzo!

[@scpatl4now]

Tile is trending? I'm sure for those who like it it's fine, but it's not my thing. I searched for my granite slab for almost a year until I found the one I liked. It's a dark royal blue speckled with forest green and other dark blue tones. It was perfect for my kitchen. Thing with granite is to know what you want and be ready to keep looking if you don't find what you want immediately. If you are patient, it will eventually be there, so don't settle for something you "kinda" like.

[@pointermom7641]

I have beautiful, timelessly elegant and sturdy Vermont soapstone. You can put a hot pot on it with no trouble.

[@LinA-it9vd]

It looks nice but chips to easily for me.

[@pattibennett8774]

I'm with you. Love my soapstone.

[@rohanlady4]

I'm 67 and my husband and I bought a home built in 1920. The kitchen is horrendous and we're working with a fantastic cabinetmaker and contractor who have designed around our awkward layout - basement and butler stairs that cannot be moved without far more money than we'll ever have. For the first time ever in my life, I will have the kitchen of my dreams - including a carefully selected quartz countertop. I can't ever remember not wanting a quartz countertop and in 2 months I'll have it.

[@bspoon5041]

My terrazzo floors are 70 years old and still looking great.

[@rebelliousraven]

I grew up and have lived in 6+ homes from the 1910s to the 1940s. They all had tile countertops with small tiles and lots of light concrete like grout. They were AMAZING. Except for rolling dough, I did everything on those countertops. Lots of spills- tomato sauce, potting soil etc etc. Never sealed them ...that wasn't even a thing. Just scrubbed them with soap and water. The problem now is that grout isn't the same material it was then. I never saw mold mildew or staining on those. The grout of today is just garbage. I wish I still had the old tile counters.

[@MissBabalu102]

How interesting about the grout of yesteryear. I wonder if we can still use it? What's the difference? I like older homes and tile is fine with me, as long as I can clean it.

[@twinkle2679]

We built our home 35 years ago, used large floor tiles for our counters and huge kitchen island. They still look great, and we put hot pots and pans right on top of them. Never had any issues with keeping the grout looking fresh and clean, always used plates or cutting boards when preparing food. We see some wear and tear on the wood edging. We are thinking of doing a kitchen refresh soon and I wouldn’t hesitate to use tile again.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Interesting take on this subject.

[@cowslinger64]

We put a super white counter on our base cabinets, and a huge one on our island. It is the most spectacular thing I have seen. We looked at all kinds, over 500 slabs and nothing compared.

[@melanielane]

The reason quartz is banned in Australia is because it’s killing workers who make it. It’s happening in the US too we just don’t get told what happens to workers. It’s avoidable with simple things like mandating employers make workers wear ventilators.

[@BlancaGarcia-wv7rw]

What about granite? Do workers die there too?

[@LinA-it9vd]

Perhaps you could include articles about these workers. I haven’t seen a thing about this in today’s world. We do have manufacturing rules.

[@melanielane]

@@BlancaGarcia-wv7rw the conversation was on quartz being banned and having issues so this was the reaction. Quartz is problematic because it’s a manufactured product, granite is a natural product - knowing mankind there is probably a lot of problematic workers issues and environmental concerns but quartz is a problem because of the manufacturing process. My understanding is it could be mitigated with requiring good ventilation and the workers wear masks but y’know.. 2024.. masks are for fascists somehow

[@BlancaGarcia-wv7rw]

@@melanielane Thank you for info, now I know which counter to go with.

[@EdimentalGardens]

I cannot believe people are even considering tile when there are so many other options available nowadays

[@arnkriegbaum]

it is cheaper

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Everything in design repeats in time. This was inevitable, if sketchy.

[@lisaanderson3549]

I'd rather do laminate.

[@krisstedl1039]

Can you please do a follow-up video on selecting the countertop edges and what's trending and factors to consider in selecting them? 🙏😊

[@kingduck3192]

I get the feeling tile is trending in rich kitchens that don’t get used. And a good example of classy if you’re rich trashy if you’re poor

[@ktaylor7901]

Never tile/grout and its upkeep. I love my granite countertops and backsplash. Gorgeous, subtle, beauty that is remarkably durable and requires nothing more than wiping off to maintain its beauty. I’d love to hear from people who have changed out their granite for quartz, and why they love quartz more than granite, please.

[@leighanncrosby160]

The countertop at 2:23 is exactly what I had torn out from my parents' home after they passed, along with solid wood slab doors, just like the video. Lower quality materials were put in to make it modern in order to sell it. The tile was in almost perfect condition, the wood cabinets still solid with no sags or misaligning doors or drawers. That home had a family of six living in it for decades. It was built in the 50s. That tile was 80 years old, and it looked like the video. Large tiles with small grout lines are what I'm going with for my kitchen remodel on 1/2 of the counterspace. No concerns about burns, stains, or scratches, and with color choices and mixins, the maintenance is minimal. To each his own, but tile has a place in my kitchen!

[@vasileioscharisopoulos7662]

I did it couple of yeras ago, with 60*120 tiles. Only a couple -practically invisible- grout lines, perfect looks and ergonomics. Only drawback, the edge might be sensitive for cracks in case of accident. I went with leonardo overcome grey granite, gorgeous.

[@cuchanu]

5:47 regarding price comparing. I am a contractor, and in my city (Seattle) there are two types of quartz places. Chinese places who almost always measure and cut on site (although they do need rough measurements beforehand), and who are quite affordable for most people. Then you have the guys who install more than just quartz, they'll install a variety of countertops. They usually have a guy come out to take exact measurements, often with lasers or a large template. They cut off-site and bring everything to install. To the surprise of absolutely nobody, the Chinese places are quite a bit cheaper. But, the work isn't as good. It's not bad, it's just not perfect like the other guys are (assuming you find a reputable place). However the flaws aren't going to be major in general. If you want perfect, or don't like the idea of them cutting on site, then don't go with the Chinese places. If you don't mind spending a little bit more, the other guys will do a better job and it's kind of nice for them not to cut on site because of the Chinese guys do leave a bit of a mess sometimes.

[@karikristinehaugberg3890]

Can one use epoxy or something over tile, or just to fill in the groutlines? Would that help the hygiene issue people have with tile counter top?

[@Moonchilling]

I have a tile countertop from 1992. I can’t wait to rip it out.

[@nancymathisen9707]

My house has tile countertops that are aesthetically pleasing but I don’t like them at all because the uneven surfaces are difficult to clean. They’re a dark terra cotta, so hard to see dirt. They were installed by the previous owner.

[@Morris-ph3bb]

Tile if it fits the type of architecture you're likeing the style home if it makes you Happy go for it! I'm sure it would look fabulous just deal with the extra maintenance.

[@kwanizac]

What's with the music?

[@misssapodillabrown]

Nothing better, in my book, than soapstone and wood. Others have different style but i like the old school look. Timeless. Had tile once. No thank you.

[@lynetteledoux2845]

Love, love, love Terrazzo

[@annetteburchett-taylor4420]

Our build decisions are made but I love to listen to you!😊

[@MTKDofficial]

Thank you so much!

[@terence4427]

Isn't tile more likely to hold bacteria in between the tiles? Difficult to clean?

[@scpatl4now]

I have a steam cleaner I use on my tile backsplash. I suspect that would be something you would use on a tile counter top

[@PretendFashionista]

Yes & yes!

[@tomwinston6758]

How about metal countertops or butcher block countertops?

[@angelicalawrence2932]

I would be ok with the large format tiles. You know, the ones that are about 2 feet by 4 feet?

[@pc239]

Quartzite (not quartz) is still the best option, if you can afford it.

[@luckylibbet1]

Kitchen still in progress, but my quartzite counter was installed last week. Blue lava, it is absolutely gorgeous.

[@mangiatutto-i1o]

I would love to hear about sustainability as we renovate in 2025 and what the trends will be to accommodate into the future. Thank you for the video!

[@LinA-it9vd]

I would love to hear about practicality because it’s the most important factor in a kitchen.

[@Catinthedesert]

Stone is soft scratches and always looks dirty. 12 inch tiles reduce grout and it’s easy to clean if you Don’t seal it. This is most affordable. I have a vintage 70s tile countertop in a rental and grout looks brand new. Spray with a bleach foam spray and let stand 30 minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse. Easy peasy.

[@stormrider4477]

You mentioned that granite is coming back as a top choice for counters, but left out the price range to buy it. 😟

[@MTKDofficial]

Yeah. Sorry about that. Didn’t even realize it till it was uploaded. Granite prices are similar to quartz at most places. There is a huge overlap in the mid range.

[@MichelleDupar-qy4dz]

I have tile countertops (inherited it when I bought the house) and I hate them! They are very 80’s style! Cannot wait to get rid of it! 2:31

[@Morris-ph3bb]

Good information and Priceline to all the tops except for the granite in which I was more interested due to my budget line and popularity

[@slwleyland]

I moved into a house with tile countertops and backsplash. The worst thing is the floor tile is the same color. I primarily hate the countertops and backsplash. The grout is dark and dingy. Looking forward to a reno in the near future.

[@Kirby_Oski]

Im sure this has been asked before but what cabinet design software do you recommend for professionals.

[@shannonruschel1706]

What about an excellent butcher block??

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Mark, do you have thoughts on honed granite? Is it as user friendly as polished? I have seen an example and it looks amazing.

[@wesleyg]

Tile is not an option for us...besides all that grout we feel it makes the area look too busy. On the subject of countertops, we'd love to hear your thoughts on 30" deep countertops.

[@markrichards6863]

I have had, linoleum, formica, granite, butcher block and quartz counter tops. My favorite by far was butcher block. They do require special cleaning and monthly treating with mineral oil, but it's a superior work surface and more forgiving, if you drop something on then. You don't have to worry about scratching them, and they get even more beautiful with age. Assuming there is room in your kitchen, every cook should have at least one butcher block work surface in there kitchen. Nothing else even comes close. Designers and real estate people have their own ideas. They are wrong.

[@Morris-ph3bb]

How is a much older style that was used mainly with bungalow style homes in California

[@projecttrawler]

Why no metion of a poured epoxy countertop. We put them in our yacht and love the seamlessness of that as well as the ability to literally pick any color or metallic additives we wanted

[@nailguncrouch1017]

I've heard that epoxy yellows over time, is this true?

[@projecttrawler]

@nailguncrouch1017 if you use cheap epoxy, yes. Also if you do white based colors yes. But we did darker colors in our since the yacht is in the sun all the time in Florida

[@lazygardens]

Tile? Tile itself may be stain resistant, but the GROUT is not. With an epoxy grout it might be OK, but keeping it clean is going to be a chore. I've had them and hated them. True terrazzo has all the staining and etching issues of cement/concrete.

[@csimet]

The theme amongst all the designers out there... "everything you just put in is already out of style, so spend even more." Get real... like people have endless abilities and bottomless bank accounts to keep up with the latest trends. Sorry, but put in what YOU like, staying within timeless styles, and don't worry about what is in unless you plan to sell your house immediately. Tile countertops making a comeback (like golden oak cabinets)? Never for me!

[@scpatl4now]

Yes! If it is something you love, don't worry so much about trends. You will be using it not some kitchen stylist. I love how those "Instagram" kitchens are always so clean like they have never been used

[@katethegardener]

Tile making a comeback, with whom? where? You're pulling our leg on this joke.

[@MTKDofficial]

😂🤣

[@spark967]

I loooooove tile

[@cwatson3495]

I have never had a terrazzo countertops but I’ve had terrazzo floors, they do stain over time.

[@MHart-xr6qg]

No solid surface ?

[@FieldOVision]

Dekton not trending anymore ? 🧐

[@gund89123]

Dekton is a tile I think

[@pc239]

@@gund89123 No, it's an engineered stone. Like quartz and natural stones, it usually is purchased by the slab.

[@Mav_F]

Oh, the way he says Terrazzo cracks me up. Plus you can get terrazzo flooring which might be more durable. Tiles are NOT Hygenic mainly and should not get them unless you get big slabs for tiles might be better. Also, both above are heavy.

[@applesauceandhoney2407]

did I miss you say porcalin? What is your take on that?

[@youbetcha108]

I like both tile and terrazzo. Very European in style. Lots of tile in the Mediterranean countries. Terrazzo i s very durable. Marble is nice but very porous and keeps the stain of dark liquids. Though I love it as well. But I would not place a food on it that is not going to be cooked bc marble holds bacteria. I have Corian bc I needed seamless to the walls bc my house settles and I get wall counter separation. So I needed a coved back. Only resin or Formica would solve that problem or stainless steel. Very easy to clean and antimicobial. I like it but many prefer the other modern options today. I think Formica is a great choice bc it can be easily changed and molded. The choices given here are very beautiful. 👍🏻

[@sisirodriguez805]

Can anyone give me a layout for a 9 x 12 kitchen please

[@Dee-zg2yo]

What happened to concrete countertops?

[@Virginia-vn7ud]

How about concrete

[@spiceknack22]

What even is with this background music 😬. No please

[@cfhindman]

Stop the music please, I had to fight stopping the video!

[@Jane-cr9bp]

I can't believe tile bench tops are trending. Ugh! The 70's called - they want their counter tops back!

[@ryansoo4000]

Oh Dear God NO! Tile countertops are coming back in style? Have people forgotten about the time bacteria seeped into the grout and ended up contaminating everything that touched it? "Gosh, hun, we haven't had a food born poisoning in a while! Let's get rid of the solid surface countertop and put tile back in!"

[@ryanrossuk]

Generally enjoy your videos but personality found the music too loud and distracting. Prefer your videos without music / much less prominent background music.

[@jlynnyay]

Nooo no no no to Tile. C’mon people. I ❤ my quartzite

[@domenicamassaro8221]

Porcelain slabs I understand. Even better if they are stone effect. Small tiles? Yuk. All that grout? Yuk.

[@guydude4571]

wow beautiful music.

[@lynnboyce1729]

Good bye tile countertops, my house was built with all the same $0.50 a piece 12 x 12 from a big box store, ugly cheap floors tiles, they were on the entry floor, kitchen counters and both bathroom counters,…. The grout is popped, stained, and the tiles are awful. Never ever ever ever,.. tile countertops for me personally. New counters are a coming!

[@williamchrist1617]

Marble stains! Wine and juices will stain it.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

Tile countertop = super bad idea. Super hard to clean. Just stay away.

[@oltedders]

Quartz is very expensive, size of sheets are not big. Real stone is a much better buy.

[@qwertymnbvc-k9x]

5200$/sq ft... not too pricy! WTF bro?

[@kellyblaxton3189]

😮 not....tile...

[@lj9524]

NO TILE!! Can’t keep grout clean!!

[@Magpie-1111]

Sorry to be critical, I know it’s difficult to put together quality content and everyone’s a critic, but agree with the music comments - very much dislike.

[@MTKDofficial]

No worries. I appreciate knowing what is annoyng for viewers. I don't take it personally.

[@thingsetcetra]

It’s pronounced bre-she-ated.

[@pampamela636]

Listen you pick wrong music to you all videos Is so irritates

[@account2292]

Such vague videos.

[@davidkrueger4252]

If he’s saying to install tile for a countertop he has zero clue and no one should watch his channel.

[@patemmack7205]

Why would heat resistance matter? Anyone who would put a hot pan directly on the counter doesn’t belong in the kitchen

[@Christine84080]

OMG that is so ugly and I would not want to clean the gout.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

What if my countertop will be more than 10 feet? I heard it was the maximum length. I would love a slate countertop. Can it have rounded edges?

[@LynleyMcKernan]

@nathalie_desrosiers The "solid surfaces", Dupont's Corian and the numerous others that use that "recipe" since the patent expired (I've been told) are very good for large bench tops as they can do invisible joins, and the weight is nothing like that of the stone bench tops, so I was able to have a nice, deep seating area - so no knee bumping.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

@@LynleyMcKernan Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

[@briarcliffbabe]

Been there, done that! I suppose if you need to go back in time, tile might look authentic to an era.