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According to Opendoor\u2019s 2023 Home Decor Report<\/a>, updated kitchen features like countertops are the biggest turn-on for buyers, says Jennifer Patchen, a broker at Opendoor<\/a>. At the same time, outdated kitchen countertops are buyers\u2019 biggest design turn-offs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Keeping up with the latest fads gets expensive, which is why many homeowners choose timeless styles that are still practical. \u201cBuyers are looking for a combination of appearance, value, stain-resistance and cleanup, and heat-resistance,\u201d explains Artem Kropovinsky, head of Arsight<\/a>, a team of interior designers in NYC. \u201cThis means they want a countertop material that looks good in their kitchen or bathroom while also being practical and easy to maintain.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Here are several kitchen counters on their way out of style, according to real estate experts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Tile and grout countertops top the list of kitchen trends on their way out in 2023. \u201cWhile owners love the look of subway tile throughout the home, traditional tile and\/or grout kitchen countertops aren\u2019t making the cut,\u201d says Patchen. \u201cThey\u2019re hard to clean, so we can expect to see less of these styles in 2023 and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Jon Sanborn, a Realtor, real estate investor, and cofounder of SD House Guys<\/a> in San Diego, California, says that laminate countertops are the most affordable countertop option and have been popular for years, but they aren\u2019t so accepted among buyers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThey lack durability and can easily show wear and tear from food spills, cuts, and general use. They may also be difficult to clean, due to their textured surface,\u201d says Sanborn. \u201cWhile laminate is still widely used in commercial and rental homes, there is a trend towards more permanent and durable surfaces.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Marble<\/a> is beautiful and durable \u2014 and capable of lasting more than 100 years<\/a> if it\u2019s sealed properly, according to the International Association of Home Inspectors. But it does require maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Patchen says homeowners rarely see a return on their investment with marble kitchen countertops. \u201cThis luxe option is less attainable, and there are plenty of faux-stone alternatives that will help achieve the same look for less, without the required care and maintenance that marble demands,\u201d Patchen adds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A waterfall edge is a design that drops vertically at the end of the countertop. \u201cThese might protect the woodwork from chips and stains, but they overshadow the natural elements in the kitchen,\u201d says Alex Capozollo, cofounder at Brotherly Love Real Estate<\/a>. \u201cThese also veil the storage space, making them not fit for purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Capozollo says that many of his clients are going back to traditional countertops to prolong their use. \u201cSome clients are even installing these countertops for their longevity, aesthetics, and affordability. The most common among these are granite countertops. They are a timeless classic.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTile and Grout Countertops<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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