<![CDATA[ Latest from Livingetc in Countertops ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/tag/countertops Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Sorry, Timber Countertops, You Will Be the First Thing to Go When I Remodel — But Can They Still Be a Good Idea? I Asked Kitchen Designers to Break Them Down ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/pros-and-cons-of-timber-countertops A4oJMNGrvTH2qaU5vKfz5a Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Kitchen Countertop Finishes, Colors, and Styles That Are Going to Feel Outdated in 2026, According to Designers ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/outdated-kitchen-countertops-for-2026 fcGFURUy7Q7cN8FDFmU4mZ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:57:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Kitchen Countertop Trends for 2026 — These Are the Freshest, Boldest Designs You Can Pick for This Year ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/kitchen-countertop-trends-for-2026 wVFELthVfNZQGQAPWttgaW Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:56:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/bathroom-countertop-materials yvHHiaaeHXKZRFaVC5vbtY Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:28:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 Countertop Materials to Avoid in a Bathroom and What to Use Instead in Your Next Renovation ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/bathroom-countertop-materials-to-avoid gGBGVEEAV3Hz6TLZsSvMCR Sun, 26 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Galley Kitchen Countertop Trick Is the One Thing Designers Tell Me They'll Always Do in Narrow Spaces ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/galley-kitchen-countertop-trick-for-narrow-spaces Uxg8bgsFLBdSLxzK6DSdgR Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Underutilized Countertop Looks Great, but "It's Not the Material for Everyone" — The Pros and Cons of Concrete, Explained by a Specialist ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/concrete-countertops LSJ6vPxnbcX7D2d5Trq9TJ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:46:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Bathroom Vanity Countertops That Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — These Options Are Porous or Hard to Keep Clean ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/bathroom-vanity-countertops-to-avoid ecTsVmQKkNNQ3NyuJA2urk Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Countertops Actually Go With Gray Kitchen Cabinets? 5 Materials to Consider, Plus Which You Should Avoid ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/what-kitchen-countertops-go-with-gray-cabinets xKkNgWgrQ3XgPDhGoNiwnf Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:06:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Picked Quartz Countertops for My New Kitchen, but Was It the Right Choice? Experts Weigh Up the Pros and Cons ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/pros-and-cons-of-quartz-countertops bZLkpZkiGMjs4hNmMYikWR Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to Know ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/pros-and-cons-of-porcelain-kitchen-countertops qqxe3wALmA2RNcvA9NTMbC Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:04:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are Black Countertops Still in Style? Here's How Designers Are Using Them That Feel Right for 2026-Ready Kitchens ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/are-black-countertops-in-style CfoAVSogj3ywRph8dti5GM Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gloss or Matte? How to Choose the Right Countertop Finish Before Remodeling So You're Not Stuck With Surfaces You Regret ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/matte-vs-glossy-kitchen-countertops N844LVHkZjPtYxnMWyGEXQ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:36:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Countertop Colors That Are Going Out of Style, and What You Should Choose Instead — According to Kitchen Designers ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/kitchen-countertop-colors-going-out-of-style nUt6EHBmjtMAq9YvXAnZmg Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:24:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I Put a Hot Pan on My 'Heat-Resistant' Countertops? What to Know About the Different Materials, and the Catastrophic Mistake to Avoid ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/heat-resistant-countertops WbpafDHqjubE9wMDRtXLog Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I'm Not Sure I'd Choose Them Again" — Should I Get Sink Draining Grooves Cut Into My Countertop? The Pros and Cons, Explored ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/should-i-get-sink-draining-grooves-cut-into-my-countertop DKtWf7pVoYpx3j53H5Jmpe Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:11:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'll Say It, White Countertops Aren't Exciting — 6 Kitchens That'll Convince You a Bolder Counter Color Is the One Thing to Elevate Your Design ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/kitchen-countertop-colors cRySjuFYdv3goDeUsgvqma Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:04:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Problems With Waterfall Kitchen Countertops That No-One Ever Talks About ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/problems-with-waterfall-countertops zjPRBuFpRJJTLvrDjjWn9j Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ So, Just What Is a 'Leathered' Countertop? "To Touch One Is to Want One," Says Our Editor ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/leathered-countertops BKu7V5CFtxeNeJvPLfo6WQ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:18:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Much Should Countertops Overhang for Seating? The Golden Rule Kitchen Designers Swear by ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/countertop-overhang tnQJEcg6AFspJVt3e2yFjk Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kitchens With Terrazzo Countertops Are Making (Another) Comeback — Here's What You Need to Know About Them ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/kitchens-with-terrazzo-countertops PNCBVqaht7nxTWGhKMpZG9 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm Tempted by Wood Countertops for My Kitchen, But Are They Hard to Maintain? ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/are-wood-countertops-hard-to-maintain veJNFwaejxBMSkCi3KZq3R Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:44:32 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Properly Clean Quartz Countertops — And the Products You Should Never (Ever) Use ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-to-clean-quartz-countertops YquVNFnpyBGuMk7A7TGu4f Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, Laminate Countertops Can Look Stylish. Here Are 5 Easy Steps to Make Yours Gleam ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-to-clean-laminate-countertops 3kqLh3cM39CB8U8ej8w3NV Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Get Red Wine Stains Out of White Marble Countertops — Cleaning Experts Share Their Secret Solutions to Reverse the Damage ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-to-get-red-wine-stains-out-of-white-marble-countertops tbgKKmPDCxYMYt7HNybcBg Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 Stylish Lava Stone Countertop Ideas — The High-Gloss, Candy-Colored Kitchen Surface You're About to See Everywhere ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/lava-stone-countertops 97VdcWfugaBDyLnhE6UAAV Sat, 11 Jan 2025 06:30:10 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Polish Marble Countertops — 4 Simple Steps for a Sparkling Space and the Common Mistakes You Should Avoid ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-to-polish-marble-countertops MZww8ALX5pxQxxX8UNz3tZ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Clean Countertops — 5 Expert-Approved Steps to Gleaming, Good-As-New Surfaces ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-to-clean-countertops yBVdbZREvFbPSMESc2QgLV Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Clean Granite Countertops — Cleaning Experts' Go-To 5-Step Method for Gleaming Counters ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-to-clean-granite-countertops hfMHnwa249fUQ7EuaKGdAa Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:01:10 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts Warn Against Leaving These Everyday Items on Your Bathroom Countertop — Number 5 Might Surprise You! ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/items-to-avoid-on-bathroom-countertops mVmbBZRT96sku52sh4xnxT Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should a Kitchen Floor Match Countertops? This Is How to Pick Both for an On-Trend Kitchen ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/should-a-kitchen-floor-match-countertops 4ka2T3ooqBG7qiMuaBaSMW Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:30:10 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should Kitchen Countertops Be Light or Dark? Experts Reveal the Pros and Cons of Both ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/should-kitchen-countertops-be-light-or-dark TGurTw6QJVPGcoeWFx4jig Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:30:10 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Things You Shouldn't Keep on Your Countertops if You Want an Uncluttered, Minimalist Kitchen ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/things-you-shouldnt-keep-on-your-countertops PsvXusVuhHULmgvvtfM65Z Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:39:26 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Viral IKEA ‘Crumb-Collecting’ Cutting Board is the Must-Have Remedy to Messy Countertops ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/news/ikea-cutting-board eTvDwmy4hL9TfhQRsL7E25 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marble vs Granite — Which is Best? 'It's the Battle of the Countertops,' Say Experts ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/marble-vs-granite t7EtRc8XmXWPT9PVUKXyrY Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pink Marble Countertops are Trending — What You Need to Know About These Swoon-Worthy Surfaces ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/pink-marble-countertops n9RzUfDkhiahpFb3MhHhrn Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Can I Redo My Kitchen Countertops Without Replacing Them? 4 DIY Hacks To Know ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-can-i-redo-my-kitchen-countertops-without-replacing KxqXJCQs8iQp5aqUvQzBaF Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:31:00 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Decorate Kitchen Countertops Without the Clutter — Designers Share Their Style Secrets ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/how-to-decorate-kitchen-countertops-without-the-clutter ovLMULv9CUZbuFvBQ2y9EY Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:58 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Do You Best Light Kitchen Countertops? 4 Tricks That Will Help You Get it Just Right ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/how-do-you-best-light-kitchen-countertops-4-tricks-that-will-help-you-get-it-just-right yjWRfHzDDPfyLjFguVhTU7 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:03:56 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the difference between Corian and Quartz countertops? This guide will help you decide between them ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/corian-vs-quartz-countertops hJW67CJCYnxbcHszkJQG3Z Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:00:29 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:18:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 things that kitchen designers never overlook when specifying countertops - 'consider these details from the get-go' ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/countertop-details-to-consider Vd3ZNYTQWDh7uNCtJSU3GD Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:30:05 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things you need to know about Corian countertops (from someone who has them in their own kitchen) ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/what-are-corian-countertops bRfRsowHZLSLoDXZRP7eiF Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:30:21 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are butcher block countertops durable? Yes - if you follow this expert low maintenance advice ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/are-butcher-block-countertops-durable N8zZRJpWohBaHCSCqEuc8Y Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:30:17 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ What are the best countertops for cooking? The styles to consider for your kitchen if you love to cook ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/best-countertops-for-cooking Zd8i2p3DpeviFtLvap6N76 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:18 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ What alternatives to marble are there? The 5 trending materials you should also consider for countertops and more ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/marble-alternatives ej2xqahs2ZQ56zYrfnF8dF Sun, 29 Jan 2023 09:21:20 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:18:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ This hack might have just solved the biggest drawback of trendy marble surfaces – but does it really work? ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/news/how-to-clean-water-marks-off-marble 3JEZwZkmHtU8TZCMFhMHRW Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:26 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:02:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ What material is the best for waterfall countertops? And what is right for your kitchen? ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/what-material-is-the-best-for-waterfall-countertops Tgqnq3G24WW7HrKpt5D7ne Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:30:18 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Declutter Kitchen Countertops — 9 Steps to Help Streamline Your Space ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/advice/declutter-kitchen-countertops BYEMBU3aohPjSAjWrwJiMo Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:09 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:18:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ DIY marble countertops are the next big viral home hack, but which method to make them is best? ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/news/diy-marble-countertops 2Gskaa8TefykTJHKgnaMgP Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:15 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ We used to think this kitchen trend was over, but these top designers will change your mind about decor ]]> https://www.livingetc.com/news/we-used-to-think-this-kitchen-trend-was-ugly-but-this-new-way-to-work-it-will-change-your-mind-about-design HxXz6ymDKwnYNMd4sJxRXN Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:08 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:48:34 +0000