Quartz Countertops Cost Guide (2026)

A Chicago Homeowner’s Definitive Guide by Chicago Countertop Co. Quartz countertops have become one of the most requested surface materials for kitchens and bathrooms across the Chicago metro area, and for good reason. Homeowners want a surface that delivers luxury aesthetics, long-term durability, and...

13. Jan. 2026 / by Chicago Countertop / Genel, Kitchen Design / 0 comments

Fantasy Brown Countertops | Marble vs Quartzite Explained by Chicago Countertop Co.

Fantasy Brown is one of the most popular natural stones used in kitchens today—especially throughout Chicago, Naperville, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Schaumburg, Barrington, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Evanston, and Highland Park. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Homeowners constantly ask: At Chicago Countertop Co.,...

27. Dec. 2025 / by Chicago Countertop / Genel, Kitchen Design / 0 comments

What Is an Eased Edge Countertop?

The Timeless, Clean-Lined Choice by Chicago Countertop Co. When homeowners across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs ask us one question more than any other, it’s this:“Which countertop edge will never go out of style?” Our answer is almost always the same — the eased...

5. Dec. 2025 / by Chicago Countertop / Genel, Kitchen Design / 0 comments

Warm Neutrals & Vein-Focused Countertops: The New Luxury Look in Chicago Kitchens

For years, “all-white everything” dominated kitchen design in Chicago. Pure white cabinets, bright white quartz, cool gray accents — it was clean, minimal, and everywhere. In 2025, that look is quietly being replaced. Across Naperville, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Barrington, and the...

18. Nov. 2023 / by Chicago Countertop / Kitchen Design / 0 comments

Quartz vs Quartzite vs Marble vs Granite: The 2025 Playbook for Chicago Countertops

When you plan a Chicago kitchen remodel or bathroom renovation, choosing between quartz, quartzite, marble, and granite is one of the most important technical decisions you’ll make. The right material affects day-to-day durability, long-term appearance, and even resale value. This 2025 playbook breaks down...

16. Nov. 2023 / by Chicago Countertop / Kitchen Design / 0 comments

Boring Counters Are Dead: 2025 Color & Pattern Trends Dominating Chicago Countertops

In 2025, plain, cold white countertops are losing ground in Chicago. Homeowners, designers, and contractors across Naperville, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Milwaukee, Madison, Rockford, and Northwest Indiana are asking for more warmth, movement, and depth in every Chicago countertop project. If you want your next...

12. Nov. 2023 / by Chicago Countertop / Kitchen Design / 0 comments

Why Quartzite Became Chicago’s #1 Luxury Countertop Choice in 2025

Luxury home design across Chicago and its surrounding high-income communities has changed dramatically.From Naperville and Hinsdale to Oak Brook, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Barrington, and even extending toward Milwaukee and Madison, one material is now leading every premium kitchen renovation: Quartzite. Once considered a niche...