Alexandra Peck Design/ Photo by Christian Harder

Its no secret thatcountertops are an essential partof any kitchen.

We spoke to designers to get their insight into which countertop trends they hope to see more in 2025.

These materials bring warmth and character to a spacesomething thats hard to replicate with engineered options, she says.

white kitchen with wood countertops

Alexandra Peck Design/ Photo by Christian Harder

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She says porcelain has come a long way in providing marble-esque-style counters that are surprisingly realistic.

Outside of stone countertops, I want to see more wood countertops.

vibrant blue kitchen with black stone countertops

Alexandra Peck Design/ Photo by Sarah Rossi

Walnut counters as well as butcher block are beautiful as well as functional, Peck says.

Paired withnatural wood cabinetryor matte black accents, these countertops feel both modern and timeless, she says.

Im seeing a shift towards countertops with tactile, textured finishes like thickleathered stoneor honed quartzite, Moszczynski says.

kitchen with gray marble porcelain countertops

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

She notes that these finishes require more maintenancethan other countertops, but the benefits make the investment worthwhile.

kitchen with blue counter kitchen island and whit zellige tiles on wall

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kitchen with gray matte counters and light wood cabinetry

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