If you’re planning to upgrade your bathroom, quartz countertops and matching panels are always well worth the investment. Giving you that timeless natural stone look with added durability, they guarantee both luxury bathing and long-term performance.
Curious to know more about these stylish engineered stone surfaces? Let’s take a look at why quartz bathroom counters are the perfect pick for any bathroom renovation or update.
The Key Benefits of Quartz Bathroom Worktops
When investing in bathroom fixtures and fittings, it’s only natural to wonder how your material choices will fare in a high-moisture environment. Luckily, quartz counters and surfaces are well-suited for bathrooms and come with a range of other benefits that many customers may not be aware of. These benefits include:
- Durability: Quartz bathroom surfaces are highly durable thanks to their crystalline structure. Resistant to scratches and stains, they require very little maintenance.
- Lifespan: Quartz bathroom worktops can last for decades (40 years+) if properly installed and cared for.
- Colours and Patterns: The wide variety of colours and styles is one of the biggest benefits of using quartz for your bathroom. Available in all different kinds of shades with custom veining and patterns, your design options are endless.
- Cool Temperature: This is something that more and more homeowners will be starting to think about as we experience hotter weather in the UK. Quartz stays lovely and cool since it doesn’t absorb heat. Although resins can reduce heat resistance ever so slightly, most engineered quartz bathroom surfaces will stay cool to the touch.
- Hygiene: Finally, quartz worktops and surfaces are non-porous, meaning that they don’t allow bacteria to harbour. This is key in a bathroom space where you need to maintain a good level of hygiene. It also means that, unlike tiles with grout or wooden surfaces, they don’t get mouldy.
Quartz Bathroom Design Ideas
Design wise, there are countless ways to use quartz in a bathroom. From quartz sinks and bath panels to quartz vanities and accent walls, there are so many stylish options. Here are a few ideas to help you feel inspired:
Rose Quartz Shower Surround
If you want to give your bathroom a high-end, feminine feel, a rose quartz shower panel or surround is the ideal pick. Add in some subtle speckling or veining to add interest, or keep patterning to a minimum for a look that’s clean and classy yet still unique.
Teal Quartz Floating Sink
His-and-hers floating sinks are the epitome of effortless luxury. Create yours in a bold teal tone with plenty of veining for a majestic look that’s reminiscent of a boutique hotel bathroom.
Classic ‘Marble Look’ Wet Room
For a clean, timeless feel that will suit any wetroom space, go with classic marble-style quartz in a white or neutral tone. Add quartz panels to the shower, vanity surfaces, and toilet for an overall vibe that feels minimal yet ultra-luxe.
Contrasting Calacatta Bath Nook
Separate bath nooks and zones sectioned off with archways, raised floors, and shelving are definitely having their moment. Adding an air of exclusivity, they bring a private cosiness to bathing that feels both expensive and intentional. To complement an area like this, go with a bold Calcutta quartz. It’ll create a striking contrast that’s impossible to ignore.
Industrial Concrete-Style Wet Room
With features like concrete-resin flooring and cube-shaped showers and tubs, industrial wet rooms are a trend that’s here to stay. Although minimal, these bathroom schemes feel grown-up, polished, and architectural – ideal for pairing with flat quartz tones like gentle greys and beige tones.
Accessories and Fixtures That Complement Quartz Bathroom Designs
To complete your quartz bathroom design, why not add in some eye-catching hardware and accessories? The following features will add to the luxe feel, giving you a space you’ll always be proud of:
Gold hardware: Gold-toned hardware always looks high-end. Use it for your taps, light fittings, light switches, handles, and towel rails. These will act as the final, elegant touches, bringing it all together.
Wall sconces: Wall sconces complement both quartz bathroom worktops and kitchen worktops. Place them above your worktops (ideally, either side of a mirror or picture) for a luxury visual touch that’ll also illuminate the stone beautifully.
LED lighting and illuminated mirrors: LED lights always look magical in contemporary stone bathrooms. Whether you choose to have yours hidden behind a large circular mirror or lower down under your units for an uplit effect, when paired with quality quartz surfaces, they give you a lavish end result that feels warm and expensive.
How to Clean Quartz Bathroom Countertops
When caring for your bathroom quartz, it’s best to keep surfaces clean using a mild soap or detergent applied with warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse off any residue, and spritz with a mild shower spray to prevent water marks.
If tougher stains like hair dye or dark lotions do come into contact with your surfaces, treat them immediately using a specialised quartz cleaner or a solution of warm water and baking soda.
Although you probably won’t need to use them, always err on the side of caution when it comes to abrasive cleaners and harsh chemicals, as these can damage the surface.
Add Value to Your Home with a Quartz Bathroom Counter
Want to boost the value of your home with a quality quartz bathroom? Reach out to our team at Marble Supreme. From bath panels and shower surrounds to backsplashes and counters, we’ll cut and install your quartz surfaces with expert precision, leaving you with a fully customised space that gives your home that ‘wow factor’.
Prefer to see our quartz in person? Head into our local showroom to explore more options and discuss your project with our team.