Before you choose a kitchen countertop, ask yourself: what’s my kitchen lifestyle and how much do I cook, what look do I love, and what’s my budget?
 

LAMINATE

Laminate is a great choice for an inexpensive, low-maintenance countertop update.

MADAGASCAR GRANITE

Granite comes in a wide range of natural stone patterns and colours. It’s also scratch and heat-resistant.

HANSTONE MONTAUK QUARTZ

Quartz is durable, stain and heat-resistant – and antibacterial. Manmade, it can mimic any material.

MARBLE

Bakers love an always-cool marble counter that’s heat-resistant too.

LIVE EDGE ACACIA TOP

Butcher block adds warmth, won’t dull your knives, and makes for a quieter kitchen.

KEEP A STRONG PROFILE

The material of your countertop matters, but don’t overlook the impact of the countertop edge. The right profile can show off your stone, accentuate your kitchen’s style and add polished detail to your space.

SQUARE 

 

Simple and understated; allows key details such as backsplash to take centre stage.

MITRED 

 

The top and side of the counter meet at a mitred joint; used for a thick-slab look and waterfall designs.

HALF BULLNOSE 

 

The top edge is rounded; a smart choice for homes with young children.

QUARTER BEVEL 

 

Elegant and traditional, with the top corner cut off at 45 degrees.

OGEE 

 

The edge forms an S-shaped curve; suits Victorian, Colonial and Traditional kitchens.