Countertop Design Trends: Visual texture

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Countertop Design Trends: Visual texture

When looking at trends in countertops, it’s not just about color. "For
the last few years, the texture, the materiality has become as
important, if not more, than color," says Ginguei Ebnesajjad, DuPont
Surfaces director of product styling and development.

Although consumers in Europe often prefer a honed or brushed finish,
in this country people tend towards the matte finish, says Ebnesajjad.
Initially people sometimes want a highly textured surface but soon
abandon that goal and opt for clean and smooth. Too much texture is
just not practical. In the end, it all goes back to appearances.

"Physical texture for countertops for the most part will always be
smooth for functionality, but visual texture has proven to be an
important aspect of surface aesthetics," says Ebnesajjad. "Interest in
visual texture varies from smooth to subtle to dramatic. As nature
continues to inspire, we now offer a unique look that combines large
particles with tone-on-tone veining to achieve organic patterns
mimicking the complex movement of natural stones."

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