According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), quartz has overtaken granite as the leading countertop material.
In the NKBA 2015 Kitchen & Bath Style Report, members specified these countertops the most in the past year:
Percentage Who Specified in 2014:
1. Quartz – 88%
2. Granite – 83%
3. Tie: Solid surface and Marble – 43%
4. Laminate – 40%
5. Butcher block – 35%
6. Wood (other than butcher block) – 29%
7. Other stone (not marble or granite) – 26%
8. Recycled countertops – 22%
9. Stainless steel – 17%
10. Concrete – 13%
11. Glass – 11%
12. Ceramic or porcelain tile – 6%
Granite vs. Quartz
There are definitely two camps when it comes to selecting a countertop material. Some of our clients prefer the organic, natural beauty of granite. The movement and imperfections can create a show-stopping focal point of a kitchen or bathroom. However, some prefer the ease of man-made Quartz.