Top 10 Quartz Looks

There are so many beautiful quartz countertops available that it's hard to choose from. Quartz counters are a manmade amalgam of crushed quartz and resins. They are both a green choice and very durable, too. They can also mimic the look of marble, stone and concrete without the high maintenance that comes along with those other materials. Whether you want the maximalist vibe of dark veining marble, the minimal feel of a cool concrete or the classic varied nature of stone (granite, quartzite, soapstone), there is a quartz option to match. There are many suppliers and price points, so read reviews and find an excellent fabricator to do the job right. Here are my top 10 quartz looks today:

BERKSHIRE BRASS by CAMBRIA:

• Interiors trends across the spectrum are warming up today and this beauty is no exception. The warm, brown speckles and veining backed up by a cloudy, creamy white background is stunning paired with brass or copper hardware and would be the focal point of any room

ALPINE MIST 5110 by CAESARSTONE:

• A beautiful dove gray background with subtle white veining is an expected choice to break from the usual white or dark; it's a nice blend that can go very modern or transitional and work with many shades of cabinetry
  

Q SOAPSTONE METROPOLIS by MSI:

• A stunning honed look of graphite-colored soapstone with airy white veining is absolutely a show-stopper when used at a large scale; gorgeous when used for kitchen surround countertops on dark cabinets and run up the backsplash as well

CALACATTA CASTANA Q+ by MSI:

• Part of the Q+ collection that uses special print technology to achieve a more life-like stone look; this version has beautiful thick, wavy veining in both warm and cool tones and gives off a very dramatic vibe; gorgeous when paired with almost any metal hardware and warm tones cabinets

AIRY CONCRETE 4044 by CAESARSTONE:

• An etherial, white-grayish concrete look that reads both substantial and light; modern and serene when paired with ash wood cabinets and nickel hardware to make a space feel heavenly

Q CALACATTA IDILLIO by MSI:

• Calacatta style is known for long, oversized veining, and this quartz option has the dual look offering both warm and cool tones over a stunning off-white background; gorgeous when run as a waterfall over a kitchen island

D-TERRAZO RE-07 by HANSTONE:

• A hip, terrazo look quartz that would be fun in a kids bathroom or seen here at a lounge area; crisp white background with brighrly colored speckled flecks is actually something all ages can get on board with; pairs well with a midcentury modern vibe and matte finish cabinets in one of the supporting colors

Q CALACATTA MIRAGGIO COVE by MSI:

• This warm browny-beige veining with taupe background screams old world Italy; shown here on a contemporary fireplace is breathtaking but it also could go more transitional and work well with oak or a greige painted cabinets to highlight the warmth

DARCREST 5820 by CAESARSTONE:

• This moody, mysterious black with billowy cloud movement is still very subtle; stunning when paired with off black cabinets and accented with warm tones surrounding it; this makes a bold statement without needing to say a word

ETERNAL STATUARIO by SILESTONE:

• For almost an identical take on the classic Carrara marble, this version hits the mark; cool gray toned white with whispy gray feather lines throughout - best part? No staining, just the marble-look you love