6 Best Bathroom Countertop Materials That'll Elevate Your Entire Space, According to Designers

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Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:30pm

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The article explores the top bathroom countertop materials recommended by interior designers, including marble, quartzite, granite, quartz, concrete, and soapstone. Each material is discussed in terms of its pros, cons, and design considerations to help readers choose the best option for their home and lifestyle.

Why it matters

Bathroom countertops are a key design element that can make a significant impact on the overall look and feel of a bathroom. Choosing the right material is important not just for aesthetics, but also for functionality, durability, and maintenance requirements.

The details

The article covers six popular bathroom countertop materials: marble, quartzite, granite, quartz, concrete, and soapstone. For each material, the article discusses the pros, such as versatility, timelessness, durability, and low maintenance, as well as the cons, such as staining, etching, and higher costs. Designers provide insights on how to best utilize each material to achieve the desired look and feel in a bathroom.

  • The article was published on March 19, 2026.

The players

Lindsey Black

An interior designer based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Naomi Rigas

An interior designer based in San Francisco.

Momoko Wong

An interior designer based in Denver.

Lissette Fernandez

A designer at Together Home.

Chelsea Murawski

A designer at Together Home.

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What they’re saying

“I most often prefer marble in a bathroom for its timeless look. I feel you can never go wrong with it, and I personally love how it ages over time and gives a 'lived-in' feel to a space.”

— Lindsey Black, Interior Designer

“Quartzite looks a lot like marble and comes in a variety of colors. But it's an incredibly dense stone, so it holds up better than more porous alternatives like marble.”

— Momoko Wong, Interior Designer

“Concrete can lean industrial or be more polished in appearance. It's durable, comes in a variety of colors and shades, and it's highly customizable.”

— Lindsey Black, Interior Designer

“We love contrasting the earthy, graphic element of the soapstone with polished nickel hardware.”

— Lissette Fernandez, Designer, Together Home

The takeaway

Choosing the right bathroom countertop material is a balance of aesthetics, functionality, and budget. Designers recommend considering factors like durability, maintenance, and how the material will age over time to find the best fit for your home and lifestyle.