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WORKTOPS

Kitchen
Countertops

by Stienie Greyling

tand out kitchen design trends for
2021 include marble-like quartz
Skitchen counters in white, grey and
other light, cool toned colours. One can
expect to see materials resembling natural
stone in medium and deeper shades of grey.
In the world of interior design,
opaque acrylic kitchen countertops in
simple, solid colour are becoming more
popular. One of the best things about
the minimalist trend is that it is highly
versatile.
Solid surfaces is at the front and
centre of trending kitchen countertops.
This gorgeous material offers a timeless
look. The different types of solid surface
countertops include quartz and acrylic,
both of which can be custom designed to
make a statement that will stand the test
of time.
Solid surface countertops are
antibacterial, easy to maintain, heat
resistant, highly durable, moisture and
stain resistant, resistant to scratches
and dents, solid all the way through and
sturdier than multi-layer countertop
materials.
Quartz countertops are made out of
ground quartz and some plastic resin.
Since they can be manufactured to look
just like high-end granite, stone and
marble at a more affordable price point,
quartz solid surface counters are a top
pick among homeowners.

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