How to choose the right worktop and wall panel for your kitchen

Worktops and wall panels are important parts of your kitchen, whether you’re a single occupant or part of a busy family. Here’s a few essential things to think about when choosing the right worktops for you.

A minimalist kitchen featuring a grey countertop with a black induction hob, a wooden cutting board, and various bottles.

Get the right material for your kitchen needs

It’s important to choose the right worktop, so there are different criteria to think about such as how various materials withstand heat, stains and scratches etc. Whether you’re a budding super-chef or and a social animal who always has friends in your kitchen, demands can vary so we’ve got something for everyone. We offer worktops in a diverse range of materials, from easy-to-maintain laminate, warm and vibrant thick wood and bamboo veneer, hard-wearing high-pressure porcelain and sleek or expressive glass composite.

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A kitchen with JÄRSTORP custom-made worktop in white laminate on the kitchen island, tableware and two black stools.

A kitchen with HOLMARED custom-made worktop in bamboo/veneer on the kitchen island, tableware, and two white kitchen chairs.

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A kitchen with SKARARP custom-made worktop in white/grey on the kitchen island, tableware, and two black kitchen stools.

A kitchen with LOCKEBO custom-made worktop in white/grey on the kitchen island, tableware, and two wooden kitchen stools.

	Laminate	Thick veneer	Glass composite	High-pressure porcelain
Durability	3/5	4/5	5/5	5/5
Scratch resistant	3/5	3/5	4/5	5/5
Heat resistant	3/5	3/5	4/5	5/5
Stain resistant	4/5	3/5	5/5	5/5
Easy to clean	4/5	3/5	5/5	5/5
Easy to repair	0/5	4/5	0/5	0/5

Worktops made of the right stuff

Get kitchen worktops that are built to get the job done.

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HOLMARED, light wooden, rectangular countertop, bamboo finish, smooth surface.

Get the worktop that suits your price range

We have lots of worktops to choose from, so you can find the perfect fit for your budget and needs. You can get affordable, easy to clean laminate worktops for the usual everyday demands, right up to high pressure porcelain worktops that even hot pots and sharp knives won’t make a mark on. Simply consider your kitchen requirements and how much money you have to spend, calculate how much you’re going to need, then make your decision. Whatever worktop you decide on, we have the products that will put a smile in your wallet too.

A kitchen with EKBACKEN worktop in brown walnut effect/laminate, with TITTEBO tambour storage, kitchen appliances and books.

A kitchen with MÖCKLARP custom-made worktop in matt black/brown on a kitchen island, in front of a sink with kitchen items.

Custom countertops

Kitchen countertops should reflect your taste. Therefore, they are manufactured according to your size specifications. After recording your kitchen's measurements, our custom countertop experts will help you plan and purchase at an IKEA store, Planning and Ordering Studio, online, or by contacting customer support.

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A kitchen with LOCKEBO custom-made worktop in white marble effect on a kitchen island with white bowls in front of a sink.

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Find out about your specific kitchen set-up and dimensions

The shapes and sizes of kitchens can vary, so we offer worktops in a wide range of colours, materials and formats to fit whatever kitchen you have. If you have a standard kitchen, then our pre-cut worktops come in standard sizes ready for you to take home today. Or perhaps your kitchen has a more unique layout, then you can choose custom-made worktops made to fit your kitchen perfectly with the least number of joints. Pre-cut, custom made or a combination of the two, you choose which is best for you and your kitchen.

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A kitchen with MÖCKLARP/RUNSBÄCK high pressure porcelain worktop and a matching wall panel, and sink area and a tap.

A kitchen island with storage and a MÖCKLARP/RUNBÄCK high pressure porcelain worktop.

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Use wall panels to help keep your kitchen walls clean

Easy-to-clean wall panels mean less time cleaning and more time for cooking, especially for the busy family. Our wall panels are resistant to grease, dirt and stains. They are beautiful, they make a cost-effective alternative to similar solutions such as tiles and are much easier to install too. These wall panels love to live in your kitchen and never feel like they’re in the background. Simply wipe them clean with a wet cloth when it’s time. You can contrast with another material or choose the same material as your worktops for a clean and fresh look and feel too.