The worktop for your kitchen: the foundation for good food and great moments
Ready to lay down a new surface in the kitchen? Our affordable kitchen worktops are robust, high-quality workhorses for everyday cooking, and the finishing touch when it comes to your kitchen's look. Discover our stylish, varied and easy-care worktop range.
IKEA kitchen worktops: bringing quality home
Whether you're after wooden or laminate kitchen worktops, quartz worktops or surfaces with a thicker veneer, you'll find affordable kitchen worktops here to suit every taste. Something we care about: all IKEA kitchen worktops are high quality and ready for everything you'll ask of them at home. We'll walk you through exactly what each one has to offer in a moment, but every single one is developed and tested for years of use. That's why most of our kitchen worktops come with a 25-year guarantee. And if you need it, you'll find practical worktop accessories here too.
Key features and benefits of our kitchen worktops (depending on the model):
- Choice of materials: from wooden IKEA worktops and laminate to quartz composite, there's a surface to suit every style.
- Choice of designs: terrazzo, marble or stone effect – our range of colours and patterns for your new kitchen worktop is extensive.
- Robust and everyday-ready: our worktops stand up to splashes, steam and hot pots in daily kitchen use (depending on the material).
- Hygienic and easy to clean: smooth surfaces wipe down easily, making it simpler to keep things clean and hygienic.
- Pre-cut or custom-made: choose standard sizes for quick projects or tailored solutions for kitchens with unusual layouts.
- Long-lasting with a guarantee: high-quality craftsmanship and rigorous quality testing give you peace of mind, and most kitchen worktops come with a 25-year guarantee (please refer to the guarantee brochure).
- Plenty of accessories: edging strips, support brackets and care products make fitting straightforward and help you enjoy your worktop for longer.
Browse the IKEA range now and find the kitchen worktop that fits your home perfectly.
What types of kitchen worktop are there?
At IKEA you'll find kitchen worktops in three main materials. Laminate worktops win on price and offer a wide variety of designs. Veneered wood worktops bring natural warmth to a kitchen and can be refreshed if needed. Quartz worktops offer maximum durability and a timeless elegance. You'll also find specialist kitchen worktops in stone and quartz composite for a particularly refined finish.
What's the best material for a kitchen worktop?
The best material for your worktop depends on how you use your kitchen day to day. Quartz and ceramic score highly for scratch resistance and easy maintenance. Wood creates a warm feel but does need a little more looking after. Laminate is the most affordable option and comes in lots of designs, including stone-effect kitchen worktops. Our tip: weigh up your budget, the look you want and how you cook to find the right worktop for your kitchen, one that works well with your kitchen units and cabinet fronts.
Which kitchen worktops are the most hard-wearing?
Quartz and quartz composite worktops are considered the most hard-wearing. They're scratch-resistant, heat-resistant and don't absorb moisture. Ceramic worktops are also tough against stains and scratches. Laminate and wood are a little more sensitive to heat and knocks, but with the right worktop accessories you can keep any surface in great condition.
What standard sizes do IKEA kitchen worktops come in?
IKEA kitchen worktops are available in typical lengths of 186 cm, 246 cm and 300 cm. The standard width is 60 cm or 63.5 cm, and the thickness is either 2.8 cm or 3.8 cm. These pre-cut worktops fit our standard kitchen systems perfectly. For more unusual spaces where every millimetre counts, made-to-measure solutions give you maximum flexibility when planning your kitchen.
What height should my kitchen worktop be?
The ideal working height for a kitchen worktop is between 85 cm and 95 cm. A good rule of thumb: take your elbow height with your arms bent at 90 degrees and subtract 10 to 15 cm to get an ergonomic worktop height. The overall height is made up of the plinth, base unit and worktop thickness combined. Handy to know: with IKEA kitchen systems the plinths are adjustable, so you can fine-tune the height to suit you even after fitting.
How do I care for my kitchen worktop properly?
A regular wipe-down with a slightly damp cloth keeps most kitchen worktops clean. Avoid harsh cleaners and abrasive sponges. For surfaces like walnut veneer worktops, use a cloth that's just barely damp and always follow up with a dry wipe. Laminate can also be wiped down with a damp cloth – just take care that no water gets into the joints or along the edges. Quartz and ceramic are happy with a mild all-purpose cleaner.