Countertop Materials for Ann Arbor, MI Homes
Quartz Countertops
Quartz is a natural fit for Ann Arbor households balancing busy university, hospital, and everyday schedules. Its non-porous surface is easy to maintain and resistant to everyday spills, while its wide range of colors and patterns pairs beautifully with both painted and original wood cabinetry.
Natural Stone Countertops
Natural stone gives an Ann Arbor kitchen depth, variance, and an individualized pattern no neighboring house repeats. Each slab brings its own movement, veining, and character, creating a surface that feels distinctly connected to the home rather than chosen from a standard palette. Granite, marble, and quartzite each offer a different expression, from subtle and understated to bold and dramatic. With periodic sealing as part of its care, natural stone offers a timeless surface that develops its own sense of character over time.
Explore our natural stone countertops to see the range of stones and find a look that feels right for your home.
Porcelain Countertops
Porcelain brings standout designs and bold color to Ann Arbor homes where the counter is the design decision, not the backdrop. It is non-porous and resistant to water, heat, and stains, and its thin profile suits full-height backsplashes.
Wood Countertops
Wood countertops bring a warmth, richness, and natural grain that create a distinctly inviting feel. In Ann Arbor’s older homes, they can complement the character of the house while adding a refined, handcrafted element to the kitchen. Used on an island or a dedicated prep area, wood creates an elegant contrast to stone while helping the entire space feel thoughtfully layered and connected.
Countertop Remnants
Countertop remnants fit the smaller Ann Arbor projects that follow a kitchen. Powder rooms, laundry counters, and fireplace surrounds rarely need a full slab, and each still gets laser templating and professional installation.
Why Choose Lakeside Surfaces for Countertops in Ann Arbor, MI
Many Ann Arbor kitchens are in older homes that have shifted and settled over time, making precision especially important. Lakeside Surfaces handles templating, fabrication, and installation in-house, keeping the process connected from measurement through the finished countertop.
Here is what sets Lakeside apart for Ann Arbor projects:
- Founded in 1992, with more than three decades of work in Michigan homes
- Laser templating on every project, which captures the real wall line in a house that has settled rather than assuming a square corner
- In-house templating, fabrication, and installation, bringing a seamless level of craftsmanship and attention to detail from the first measurement to the final placement.
- Guided material selection across quartz, natural stone, porcelain, wood, and remnants, with the tradeoffs explained before you commit
- A quick, easy, dependable process, with clear next steps at each stage so an informed homeowner is never left guessing
We Proudly Serve Ann Arbor, MI with Custom Countertops
Ann Arbor sits along the Huron River in Washtenaw County, with fifteen locally designated historic districts including the Old West Side, the Old Fourth Ward, and Fourth/Ann. Owners in those districts often assume every change needs approval. The city’s Historic District Commission reviews exterior work only, and interior work such as a kitchen or countertop replacement falls outside that review, which leaves the surface as one of the clearest ways to update an older home here. Lakeside Surfaces proudly serves Ann Arbor across that full range, from century-old frame houses near downtown and Water Hill to the 1960s and 1970s builds off Washtenaw and Stadium, with the Brighton showroom as the closest gallery for viewing full slabs.
Schedule Your Troy, MI Countertop Consultation
Start with a consultation and leave it with a short list, a timeline, and a clear next step. Sinks, faucets, laser templating, fabrication, and installation are all handled in house. Schedule an in-home consultation in Troy, or book a Brighton showroom appointment when you are ready.
FAQs About Countertops in Ann Arbor, MI
Where can I find quality countertops near me in Ann Arbor, MI?
Lakeside Surfaces works throughout Washtenaw County, including Ann Arbor, with guided material selection, laser templating, in-house fabrication, and professional installation. An in-home consultation brings quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, porcelain, and wood samples to your kitchen. The Brighton showroom is the nearest gallery if you would rather view full slabs in person.
Do I need historic district approval to replace countertops in an Ann Arbor home?
No. Ann Arbor’s Historic District Commission reviews exterior work only, so interior changes including countertops, cabinets, and kitchen finishes fall outside its jurisdiction. The one caveat is if an interior change alters something visible from outside, such as closing off a window. A straight countertop replacement does not.
Which countertop material works best in a smaller older Ann Arbor kitchen?
Quartz is usually the strongest fit, because a consistent pattern makes a compact run read as calmer and there is no sealing to keep up with. If you want the surface to carry visual weight instead, a single natural stone slab with real movement can make a small kitchen feel deliberate rather than cramped.
Do quartz countertops in an Ann Arbor kitchen need to be sealed?
No. Quartz is engineered and non-porous, so it never requires sealing at installation or afterward. Mild soap and water handles routine cleaning. Granite, marble, and quartzite are natural stone and do need periodic sealing, which is the main ownership difference between the two categories.
What is the difference between marble and quartzite for an Ann Arbor kitchen?
Marble is a softer stone that etches from acids like lemon or vinegar and scratches more easily, withmany owners accepting that patina as part of its character. Quartzite is considerably harder and stands up better to daily cooking. Both are natural, both require periodic sealing, and both are worth seeing as full slabs.
How far is the nearest Lakeside showroom from Ann Arbor?
Brighton is the nearest Lakeside gallery to Ann Arbor, northeast on US-23, and it runs by appointment, so your visit is one-on-one. If the drive is not convenient, a retail sales representative can come to your Ann Arbor home with samples instead, and the selection, templating, and installation process is identical either way.