Stylish Kitchen Countertop Materials, 18 Modern Kitchen Ideas

<p>Modern kitchen countertops look beautiful, bringing traditional and contemporary, natural and man-made materials in different colors, patterns and textures. Latest trends in modern kitchen design demonstrate creative<span id="more-75383"></span> blends of materials, like stainless steel and wood, glass and wood or marble and ceramic tiles.</p><br/><p>Stainless steel kitchen countertops are less popular options, although stainless steel countertop designs are not expensive and very practical. Maybe because stainless steel countertops can be designed only in simple geometric forms.</p><br/><p>Modern kitchen countertops made of stainless steel are durable and do not require any special care. You can leave a hot pot on a stainless steel countertop. If there is small scratches, they can be easily removed with a sandpaper.</p><br/><p>Kitchen decorating and design trends</p><br/><p>Kitchen designs with peninsula, 20 modern kitchen designs</p><br/><h3>Modern kitchen countertop materials</h3><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_75404" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 496px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="contemporary kitchen interior" class="size-full wp-image-75404" height="600" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stainless-steel-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-2.jpg" title="stainless-steel-countertop-modern-kitchen-design (2)" width="486" />Contemporary kitchen design, stainless steel countertops, lighting fixture and hood</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Usually stainless steel countertop come in rectangular and square shapes. If you like more complicated forms, your need to look at different kitchen countertop design materials.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>Wooden countertops and wood kitchen cabinets look familiar, warm and pleasant. Wooden countertops are created with solid wood strips and add beautiful texture and natural wood color palette to modern kitchen design.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_75406" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="stainless steel kitchen sink" class=" wp-image-75406" height="548" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wood-kitchen-countertop.jpg" title="wood-kitchen-countertop" width="550" />Wood kitchen countertop with stainless steel sink and contemporary faucet, functional and modern kitchen ideas</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>High quality wood kitchen countertop designs can be very expensive. Walnut, beech,  alder and cherry wood give unique character to modern kitchen design, creating gorgeous countertops and working surfaces. Oak and larch countertops can be cheaper, and beautiful surfaces created with exotic woods can be more expensive.</p><br/><p>Modern kitchen design trends, redesigning kitchen interiors</p><br/><p>21 modern kitchen designs, contemporary wood kitchen cabinets and dining furniture</p><br/><p>Wooden kitchen countertops feel warm and offer true decorations to your home.  Wooden surfaces can be cleaned with warm soapy water, then polished with cloth and wood oil. Hot pots leave spots on wooden surfaces, so you need to use pot pads and holders to protect your beautiful wooden countertops. Mechanical damages can be removed by sanding.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_75397" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 460px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="brass pendant lights and white painted furniture" class="size-full wp-image-75397" height="600" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/marble-kitchen-island-top.jpg" title="marble-kitchen-island-top" width="450" />Marble kitchen island top, brass pensant lights and white painted furniture, luxurious modern kitchen ideas</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Gorgeous modern kitchen countertops made of natural stones, like granite and marble, ceramic tiles and glass. Natural stone countertop designs are expensive and luxurious, but the functionality and elegant look are worth the price.</p><br/><p>Kitchen lights, 10 functional kitchen light ideas for shelves and cabinets drawers</p><br/><p>Lilac Kitchen Island, contemporary kitchen desgn ideas by Yaroslav Galant</p><br/><p>Granite countertops are the most popular choices. Marble looks amazing, but rarely used for kitchen countertop designs, because of its hygroscopic property, absorbtion of moisture and softness.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_75393" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="double sink and contemporary faucet" class="size-full wp-image-75393" height="433" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glass-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-3.jpg" title="glass-countertop-modern-kitchen-design (3)" width="600" /></a>Glass kitchen countertops, double sink and contemporary faucet, modern kitchen design</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Contemporary tempered glass countertop designs are truly impressive, offering unique texture and unusual appearance. Stylish colors, combined with LED lighting design, make glass countertops futuristic and very decorative, creating the most interesting modern kitchen design.</p><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-75383'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="kitchen tiles for wall and countertop" class="attachment-full" height="550" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ceramic-tile-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-1.jpg" width="523" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="ceramic tiles for wall decoration" class="attachment-full" height="600" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ceramic-tile-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-2.jpg" width="423" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="black and white kitchen island top" class="attachment-full" height="311" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glass-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-1.jpg" width="500" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="green colored glass countertops" class="attachment-full" height="412" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glass-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-2.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="contemporary kitchen design" class="attachment-full" height="318" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glass-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-4.jpg" width="500" /><br/> </dt></dl><br style="clear: both" /><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="wood kitchen cabinets and dining furniture" class="attachment-full" height="413" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glass-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-5.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="wood kitchen cabinets" class="attachment-full" height="328" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/granite-kitchen-island-top.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="black corian countertops" class="attachment-full" height="538" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/modern-kitchen-countertop-materials-1.jpg" width="406" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="free shapes kitchen cabinets" class="attachment-full" height="400" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/modern-kitchen-countertop-materials-2.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="contemporary cooking top" class="attachment-full" height="399" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/modern-kitchen-countertop-materials-3.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><br style="clear: both" /><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="bar shelf and wood kitchen cabinets" class="attachment-full" height="400" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/modern-kitchen-countertop-materials-4.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="wood kitchen cabinets and wood like wall design" class="attachment-full" height="400" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/modern-kitchen-countertop-materials-5.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="modern kitchen design with wooden kitchen island, stainless steel top and sink" class="attachment-full" height="450" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stainless-steel-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-1.jpg" width="450" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="contemporary kitchen island design" class="attachment-full" height="421" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stainless-steel-countertop-modern-kitchen-design-3.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div>

Stylish Kitchen Countertop Materials, 18 Modern Kitchen Ideas

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