"Though an all-white kitchen can be soothing and project a feeling of cleanliness, the popular and long-standing kitchen trend might be on its way out to make room for more personality. If you're over whitewashed kitchens and are looking for ways to make your space reflect your own bold personality, a new trend in kitchen countertops might be for you. Designers are seeing an increase in requests from homeowners for more dramatic kitchen countertop materials that add color, texture, and warmth to kitchens"
"Darker, bolder kitchen countertops are the antidote to an all-white kitchen, allowing homeowners to create a statement piece around which to build all other design elements. Designers predict that the most popular kitchen countertop trends in 2026 will feature terrazzo, dark natural stone, dramatic veining, intricate edges, and solid matte countertops in bold colors. Rather than choosing white marble, porcelain tile, or butcher-block counters, you can opt for black soapstone, dark quartzite, granite countertops, or classic stainless steel."
All-white kitchens offer a soothing, clean aesthetic, but many homeowners are seeking more personality through dramatic countertop materials that introduce color, texture, and warmth. Darker, bolder countertops create a strong focal point and enable other design elements to be built around a central statement piece. Predicted 2026 countertop trends include terrazzo, dark natural stone, dramatic veining, intricate edges, and solid matte surfaces in bold colors. Alternatives to white marble and butcher-block include black soapstone, dark quartzite, granite, and stainless steel. Homeowners are advised to order samples, view them under different lighting, and compare them against existing kitchen materials before deciding.
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