Choosing a kitchen countertop often elicits strong opinions, with materials like granite and marble often polarizing due to durability and aesthetic concerns. While granite may seem dated, lighter natural stones like marble are prone to staining, leading fans to consider alternatives. Tiled countertops, historically unpopular due to practicality issues and a perception of being outdated, are seeing a resurgence in popularity as designers explore new possibilities. Despite the need for more maintenance, their renewed appeal might signal a design revival by 2025.
Kitchen countertop choice can be very polarizing. Neutral marbles may pass many people's "looks" test, but lighter natural stones can stain very easily. Granite is more durable, but can look oh-so early 2000s - which isn't a bad thing necessarily, but it's not exactly timeless.
Another polarizing material that historically has made potential homebuyers, renovators, and designers alike want to run for the hills? Ceramic tile. And yet, I've been noticing tiled counters popping up in Pinterest searches and designer portfolios more and more.
Once reviled for their "dated," straight-out-of-the-1980s look and impracticality - just imagine all the dirt and grime stuck in those grout lines! - tiled countertops are making their way off the "out" list and just might be back on the horizon for 2025.
I realize tiled countertops are a Choice with a capital "C," because yes, you probably will have to wipe them down more frequently than the average counters (and with perhaps considerably more elbow grease).
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