The start of a new year brings excitement, renewed motivation, and the potential for dramatic home upgrades. And if you’re looking to update the look of your countertops, you might be surprised to learn the trends that design experts are expecting for 2026.
The white and grey kitchens and bathrooms that have dominated the landscape are finally giving way to natural roots, and brave homeowners are diving into the trends headfirst.
Make sure to visit a countertop store near you to see what’s new.
Time to Say Goodbye
If you’ve flipped through home listings or Pinterest boards in the last few years, chances are you’ve come across the dominant trends we’ve seen in the countertop world for a while. Builders and homeowners leaned toward a clean look full of white, smooth patterns, and typically mixed greys.
But what once felt minimalist now just looks cold and lifeless – not how you want the heart of your home to feel! That’s why many homeowners are saying goodbye to the all-too-common white and grey and welcoming these new granite and quartz countertop trends for 2026!
2026 Hot Trends
At the end of the day, your home is your space and you should decorate it the way YOU enjoy! But if you’re someone who enjoys changing things up or plan on selling soon, jumping on board these new trends will be sure to keep your home looking fresh!
Warmth Over White
The doctor’s office white is gone. Instead, homeowners are electing quartz and granite countertops that bring in a level of warmth by integrating rich, natural hues. In place of subtle grey veins, now the prime slabs are those with browns, blues, golds, or even greens woven into the surface that soften a space. Not to mention, these colorful countertops are far easier to keep clean.
Bold Over Bland
Pushing for warmth and embracing more natural looks means that countertops are now treated like bold statement pieces, not boring backdrops. Deep veins and mixes of those natural occurring colors will become more and more common as the flat look of white countertops fade away.
Mixed Materials
Particularly trendy homeowners are diving into the mixed materials look. Granite and quartz countertops are complimented by other choices like wood or brick. For example, to give an industrial look, a brick backsplash can be combined with cozy countertops to give the vibe of a brownstone straight out of New York City!
Another popular choice is to combine a selection of quartz or granite with butcher block. In many cases, the butcher block is used as a countertop on an island or isolated piece, and the remainder of the space is finished off with the granite or quartz.
Fancy Finishes
Staying in line with the clean feel, a large majority of countertops have a traditional (and now viewed as boring) square cut edge. A simple way to elevate the design is to elect a more detailed finish – and the options are plentiful!
Whether it’s beveled, rounded, ogee, or even chiseled, this small choice can make a big impact on the overall aesthetic of your countertops. One thing to consider is if you have children in the home, some edges may be more dangerous than others if run into by a little head!
Many kitchen designs now also have bold hardware choices strategically to bring out the hues in the granite or quartz. For example, a homeowner going for a cozy kitchen feel with brown hues might elect to choose bronze cabinet handles to make everything pop together!
Overall
New year, new you, new countertops! Embracing these exciting trends for 2026 is a great way to upgrade your space and make you fall in love with your home again. It’s an investment that is worth every penny.
Custom Granite, Quartz, and Marble Countertops in Oak Creek
Not sure where to start? Wisconsin Granite Design makes it easy. From choosing the perfect countertop material and color to design and installation, our Oak Creek team will take you through the steps – making it exciting, not overwhelming.
Countertops are one of the biggest ways to make a space your own. We’re trusted across the Milwaukee area for our wide selection of granite, quartz, and marble—each with its own color, movement, and character—so you can choose a look that truly fits your home.
Visit our Oak Creek countertop store and speak to one of our designers today!