The Best Countertops for Aspiring Chefs
Calling all cooking enthusiasts and wannabe chefs!
When designing your kitchen, countertop selection is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The kitchen is a gathering place, so you want them to be durable and practical, as well as aesthetically pleasing.
So what are the options? Popular materials are quartz, marble, granite, copper, and porcelain. Read on to see who wins each desirable category award.
Least likely to stain: quartz and porcelain
Heat resistant: quartz, porcelain, marble, granite (still use those trivets and heating racks though!)
Most hygienic: copper and its alloys (they’re all inherently microbial)
Best for kneading: quartz
Ultimately, quartz and porcelain win all the awards here, by being easy to clean, stain resistant, and heat resistant. Quartz stands out if you want to make homemade dough or pasta, as it retains low temperatures all year round.
What kind of kitchen countertop is in your home?