Looking for new kitchen surface ideas? The latest kitchen surface trends are here, we've researched the top materials and have put together a guide on what's hot in the world of this most vital part of the kitchen. 

First things first – it's worth really considering what kind of look you want, how you want it to perform, and what your budget is. A beautiful but practical kitchen countertop needs to provide the space and logistics for you to prepare all manner of meals, snacks, and feasts, perhaps share a cocktail with friends, keep clean and tidy, place hot dishes and pans on, and cherish for a long time. 

The countertop can make or break kitchen style, it should be the cherry on the cake, but it must be affordable, practical, beautiful, and right for you.

Fashions come and go, but your kitchen countertop should last a lifetime or at the very least a decade or more. Chose one of our kitchen countertop trends that suits you and your kitchen and not the latest fad on Instagram or TikTok. Read on to find out more about the best countertops, from Italian marble to copper and everything in between.

BY HANNAH NEWTON