How can installing a countertop help your space?

Since counters are one of the first things that you or your visitors will see when they walk into the room, installing a countertop is beneficial irrespective of wherever it is used. A good countertop can be a real asset since it not only helps the space with its functionality but also enhances the look and can give an aesthetic appearance to space.

A countertop is a reflection of your vision and can form an effective boundary between a space for public use and space where workers can carry out specific and service-related tasks. Countertops can also be equipped with drawers that can store various materials depending on where they are installed.

They are used traditionally in kitchens and bathrooms to liven the space apart from giving the intended function. However, when used in offices as work desks or reception desks, they can change the aesthetic feel and give a rich look, reflecting the corporate culture. Countertops can often reflect the success and prosperity and send that message across to the client when they enter your reception area.

There are seemingly endless materials, styles, and colours to choose from, ranging from quiet and unassuming to packed with natural character and unpredictable patterns.

What are the common places where countertops can be used?

Countertops are commonly used in the following places

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Laboratories
• Offices
• Reception Desks

Kitchen Countertops

Since the kitchen has to bear a good amount of cutting, chopping and will be subjected to spills, stains, and burns, the kitchen countertop becomes a very important piece. An ideal countertop material should be able to take all of this while looking aesthetically appealing and also flaunting some attitude in terms of its texture and colour. Granite, Quartz, Solid Surface, Wood, Marble, and Concrete are the most commonly used materials for kitchen countertops.

Bathroom Countertops

A bathroom needs to be able to withstand the water, soap, toothpaste, cosmetics, and other liquids. A functional as well as a beautiful countertop can spruce up your existing bathroom space and is a necessity in today’s life. You may want to go for low scoring materials in bathrooms since the only risk involved in bathrooms is scratching. Topmost materials include granite, marble, solid surfaces, and tile.

Laboratory Countertops

In medical test laboratories, science fields like research purposes or for educational purposes (chemistry lab, physics lab, biology lab, etc.), countertops are commonly used to place equipment, tools, chemicals, and other things. Lab countertops should be strong, durable, water or chemical resistant or even acids and high temperatures. Depending on their usage, these lab countertops are often made of different materials, the most common being phenolic resin. Plastic laminate, stainless steel, and even wood are other materials used to build laboratory countertops.

Office Countertops

Countertops are often surfaces that aren’t given much attention in offices, however, when used they can change the appearance of offices drastically, for the better. Nowadays, offices are increasingly using countertops not only for their restrooms, but also for their reception area, meeting rooms, and also as desktop surfaces. Wood or laminate has been traditionally used as desks and conference tables, but natural stone i.e granite is increasingly replacing it in office spaces. Because granite and other materials for countertops come in various colours and patterns, you can greatly enhance the look of your office.

Reception Desk Countertops

Countertops are increasingly being installed in reception desks which may be at offices or doctor/dental clinics or even at a hairdresser/salon. Solid wood, marble, glass, veneer, or tiles are the commonly used materials.

Apart from the above commonly used places, countertops are also used in cash counters, bar counters, restaurant table tops, operating rooms, nurse stations, cafeteria/food courts, and other commercial spaces.

Conclusion:

Nowadays, countertops are a part of modern furnishing and are not limited to just usage. They enhance the aesthetic look and feel of the space apart from giving the intended function. Kitchens, bathrooms, laboratories, office desks, reception desks in offices, or doctor/dental clinics are some of the commonly used places where a countertop has today become a necessity.

About Tranquil countertop solutions

Tranquil provides world-class countertop products which have been made using top class quality materials. Tranquil Dunes is a versatile solid surface product that can be used as a countertop and has varied applications (interior or exterior) in different sectors be it commercial, hospitality, healthcare, or any other. Dunes can be used in kitchen counters, vanity (bathroom) tops, cash counters, reception desks, conference tables, and washbasins, bar counters, restaurant table tops, laboratories, operating rooms, nurse stations, cafeteria, food courts, and more. Tranquil Alticor is another versatile solid surface product that can be used as a countertop in bathrooms, office desks, reception desk, and restaurant tabletops and other commercial applications.