Luxury Countertops for High-Traffic Interiors

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Beautiful spaces that are heavily used won’t stay beautiful for long unless they’re designed with high-performance materials. People may want their kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and mudrooms to look as chic and sophisticated as those photographed for Instagram and interior design magazines. But, these high-traffic areas are primarily meant to be the workhorses of their homes—subject to lots of contact, spills, and even impacts. So, if they want beauty and utility from these heavily used spaces, it’s important to consider which countertop material ensures long-term functionality as well as aesthetic preservation.

TAKE A CUE FROM COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
In some instances, we can take cues from high-traffic commercial spaces like restaurant kitchens, reception desks, and healthcare that demand countertops to withstand constant use and maintain essential hygiene standards. Consider how commercial kitchen countertops endure heavy use from food preparation, cutting, and exposure to a myriad of sticky messes. That’s why you’ll often find stainless steel or quartz countertops in restaurants since they can resist scratches and stains while also being food-safe and easy to clean.

While stainless steel is popular for kitchen appliances, few homeowners dream of stainless steel countertops. Quartz countertops provide durability and food-safe attributes, while also offering hundreds of on-trend design, style, and color options. Cambria’s extensive quartz design palette is perfect for personalizing a home with options for virtually any design aesthetic.

REDUCE MAINTENANCE IN HIGH-TRAFFIC BATHROOMS
Porcelain tile and marble are visually appealing choices for bathroom countertops, backsplashes, and shower walls. But these high-traffic spaces are prone to moisture and messes. Tile grout, marble, and many other stones will require regular sealing to prevent bacteria growth and hard water stains. Whereas quartz bathroom countertops, backsplashes, and shower walls don’t compromise any high-design luxury appeal. Plus, quartz is antimicrobial and completely maintenance free. Cambria’s quartz surfaces, available in thinner profiles like 1cm thickness, have emerged as a game-changing option for vertical applications like showers and backsplashes for bathrooms as well.

EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACES FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC LAUNDRY AND MUDROOMS
Same goes for laundry rooms where laundry baskets, water exposure, and heavy containers of detergent can rub many countertop materials the wrong way—causing wear and tear over time. Selecting a quartz design for a high-traffic laundry or mudroom, and even extending it to walls behind utility sinks or washing machines, creates an easy-to-clean-and-maintain attribute for the space. Cambria’s 1cm slabs allow for sleek installations with minimal seams. This is ideal for creating the cohesive, uninterrupted, grout-free look clients love.

In all, designing for a busy home with high-traffic areas requires a thoughtful balance between function, style, and sustainable longevity. And you can check all of those boxes with captivating Cambria quartz designs that can stand up to constant use without sacrificing your vision for beautiful interiors. 

Cambria will be at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas February 25–27. Stop by booth N2221 to learn more about the versatility of Cambria quartz surfaces and the possibilities unlocked by 1cm quartz.