Countertops are King

Onyx-inspired Countertop

(tie) 8. Inspired by the look of natural onyx, Okite Pietre Preziose from Seieffe offers a deep, luminous color that brings design projects depth and the allure of precious stones in a 93% natural quartz compound. The highly heat-, stain- and scratch-resistant is durable, nonporous and, according to the company, never needs sealing.

The Pietre Preziose Collection is also translucent, allowing light to move through it to create a dramatic, modern look that is suitable for countertops, wall cladding, partitions and other indoor applications where natural onyx is used.

“It’s a great choice for countertops and showers, where it can be used vertically,” notes Mike Boyd, sales manager, Seieffe. “In addition to its durability, it does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria.”

This Collection is available in three color options presently: 9002 Honey, 9003 Red and 9004 White. OKITE’s entire line has over 50 color options, including the “Venati Collection” which was inspired by natural marble.

European Countertop

(tie) 11. The Euro-Star European kitchen solid wood countertop from CafeCountertops is engineered to resist warping and splitting. Its finish stands up to kitchen spills, including red wine, yet is safe for chopping and food prep, the firm notes.

Art Glass Vanity Top

(tie) 11. Hirsch Glass’ Art Glass Vanity top series features distinctive colors and patterns embedded throughout the glass. Available in a variety of color depths and appearances, it is tempered and laminated and comes in 37”x22” with ¾” thickness. Custom sizes are available.

Decorative Hardware

13. Fersa Hardware’s more than 4,000 handcrafted decorative models are reproductions of period hardware made using ancient methods. The two-tone collection is one of Fersa’s many offerings.

Wood Surfacing

14. Caron Industries’ Top Style Collection of surfaces offers warmth, richness and durability in a wood work surface. The warm wood surfaces provide eco-friendly benefits and complement a wide variety of kitchen designs.

Tub Shower Screen

15. Ark Showers specializes in European-inspired bathtub shower screens, an alternative to shower curtains and sliding doors. The company offers single-panel, pivoting designs that provide ease of installation and the look of frameless shower doors, according to the company.

Stainless Steel Countertops

(tie) 16. A-line stainless steel countertops by Advance Tabco come in various edge styles. Constructed of heavy-duty 16-gauge 304 stainless steel, they incorporate steel hat channel understructures and are available in standard or custom sizes.

Stained Glass Knob

(tie) 16. Glance Yar Stained Glass Design offers the Doublet cabinet knob. A domed checkerboard crystal is placed atop a hand-cut base of stained glass. The Doublet is available in a variety of glass colors and styles.

Fold-down Shower Seat

(tie) 16. The Fold-down Shower Seat from Moen Home Care features a wall-mount design that folds down into a seat and folds up to a think, compact profile when not in use. A 20”x15” seating surface supports users up to 400 lbs. The seat is constructed of aluminum and water-resistant teak wood.

Seated Shower

(tie) 16. Sterling’s Accord seated shower features a geometric back wall design and block-style sided walls. The shower seat is designed at a sitting and transfer height of 17 ½”, and is movable and removable, fitting snugly into place. The Accord is designed to fit in standard-sized alcoves, and is available in two sizes.

Teak Transfer Bench

(tie) 16. The ADA Compliant Teak Transfer Bench from Teakworks4u is available in Burmese Teak, Garapa, Plantation Teak, Cypress or White Cedar, and features rounded edges on the seat battens for comfort. The bench remains in a raised position until pulled down. Low-pressure spring action makes it easy to raise and lower the seat.