What a wonderful problem to have. The delightful concoctions you whip up in the kitchen versus the unrivaled beauty of a brand new quartz countertop. We suggest you double down and go with both.

While granite countertops still remain a rock-solid choice, when it comes to popularity these days, quartz countertops still reign supreme. Twice as hard as granite and decidedly less porous, quartz makes for some of the best countertops since they’re incredibly durable, don’t need to be resealed and are extremely easy to maintain.

Whether you’re looking for kitchen countertops, bathroom countertops or are even considering adding in a quartz backsplash, here are a few of the factors that are trending today to know about before you head out to shop.

Quartz Kitchen Countertop

Getting bold never gets old. How about thicker countertops?

Here’s something we’re seeing more often in 2022: quartz kitchen countertops that are on the chunkier side. That doesn’t necessarily make them more durable, but it does make them feel more substantial and gives them a little more gravitas.

That additional thickness also provides you with the opportunity to utilize a slightly more decorative edge. Which can help make your new quartz countertops, and consequently your entire kitchen, look even more luxurious.

Another way to gin up more visual interest. With veining.

Admittedly, a lot of people gravitate towards quartz countertops because of their crisp, clean, monochromatic look. That being said, there are plenty of options out there that adroitly add in specks, flecks, swirls or veins. These kind of quartz kitchen countertops can be a real show-stopper. Plus, they allow you to express your own individuality.

There are also plenty who love the exquisite look of marble. That being said, as a stone marble is on the soft side. Which, for use as countertop, could make it susceptible to scratching or staining.

But now you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Because now there are a number of stunning options out there of quartz that looks like marble. So you can enjoy the utter beauty of marble yet with the superior performance of quartz.

Want more of a splash in the kitchen? Add a waterfall edge.

Instead of your quartz countertops ending at the edge of your cabinets or the end of your island, they can turn 90 degrees and go all the way down to the floor. This is called a waterfall edge and it can indeed be a very dramatic focal point for your whole kitchen.

No matter what direction you take for the countertops in your home, at Carpet Exchange, we have a tremendous selection of quartz countertops for you to choose from. Including many of the very best brands like Cambria quartz, MSI quartz, HanStone quartz and even NuStone quartz.

Best of all, they all perform just as brilliantly as they look. So come see them for yourself. Either way, you and your family win.